Biostimulatory dermal fillers are injectable treatments that stimulate the body to produce collagen and elastin, which can reduce the appearance of wrinkles and lines, and improve skin firmness and elasticity
Dr. Judy Todd offers biostimulatory dermal fillers, such as Sculptra and Ellanse, to restore volume and rejuvenate your skin. These fillers stimulate natural collagen production, improving elasticity, firmness, and skin texture for long-lasting, natural-looking results.
Sculptra is an injectable material known as Poly-L Lactic Acid (PLLA). PLLA A course of Sculptra can be used to restore lost volume while also greatly improving skin quality and texture. It can be used purely for skin quality and texture and used in the neck for this purpose as well as the abdomen, arms, hands, buttocks.
Sculptra is injected into the deeper layers of the skin. It stimulates and increases the population of the fibroblast cells, whose job is to make collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid. Collagen stimulation takes place gradually, over a period of months and the treatment will need to be repeated at 4-6 week intervals, as part of a course, depending on the concern. You will be advised how many vials of Sculptra and how many treatment sessions will be required following consultation and assessment.
Ellanse is an injectable dermal filler that stimulates collagen production to volumise while simultaneously improving skin quality. The active ingredient ( calcium Hydroxyapatite ) stimulates the fibroblast cells to make collagen and is delivered in a carrier filler medium. This means that not delivers instant volume similar to hyaluronic acid dermal fillers but the difference is, by 3 months, the filler carrier medium has disappeared and the volume replaced by your own collagen.
Our dedicated team is here to support you every step of the way throughout your journey with Dr Judy Todd. From your first contact, we will take the time to understand your needs and coordinate with Dr. Todd to book your consultation. We’re just a message or call away, ready to assist with any questions or requests.
Local anaesthetic cream will be used to numb the skin prior to treatment and the Sculptra is mixed with a solution of local anaesthetic called lidocaine to minimise discomfort. There is a momentary stinging sensation which quickly eases off as the local anaesthetic solution kicks in. After the treatment you may experience some tenderness for the first 24- 72 hours.
Sculptra is ideal for restoring volume lost as a result of the ageing process. Often referred to as, ‘The liquid Face lift’. It is useful for enhancing and restoring contours, treating crepey loose skin and improving the jawline. It works really well in combination with skin tightening energy based treatments. It is not suitable for treating the lips or for superficial lines and wrinkles.
Optimum results may take time to achieve, in some individuals, final results may be judged at 9 months. Once optimum results are achieved, results are expected to last up to 24 months. In order to maintain results , ‘top up’ treatment of one or two vials will be recommended every 18 months.
Sculptra is a well-established treatment that has been used for several years and is still used in the NHS to restore facial volume in some affected patient groups.
Sculptra has no instant volume effect like Ellanse does.
Sculptra has some extended uses and applications in other areas of the body that Ellanse does not.
Ellanse can be used to treat areas such ask the marionette lines where Sculptra is not recommended for.
Ellanse can last 1, 2 or 4 years depending on the preparation chosen.
