If you have noticed your face looking a little flatter or thinner than it used to, you are not imagining it. Over time, the body makes less collagen, and the cheeks, temples and jawline can lose some of their support. Sculptra in Colleyville offers a different path than traditional fillers. Instead of adding volume all at once, it is designed to encourage your own collagen over a series of visits, so changes tend to appear slowly and subtly.
At Advanced Eyelid Surgery Center, Dr. Mayli Davis brings decades of experience with facial anatomy to every injectable plan. Here is what to know before you book.
What Is Sculptra?
Sculptra is an injectable made with poly-L-lactic acid, a biocompatible material. Rather than filling a line directly, it acts as a collagen stimulator. After treatment, the body gradually builds new collagen in the treated areas over the following weeks and months.
Because of that, Sculptra is often described as a “slow and steady” option. Many patients like that friends and coworkers notice they look rested, without being able to point to a specific change.
How Sculptra in Colleyville Differs from Fillers
Hyaluronic acid fillers such as Juvederm and Restylane add volume right away. They are a great fit for lips, specific folds and targeted contouring. Sculptra works more broadly and more gradually.
- Timing: Fillers show results at the visit. Sculptra changes build over several months.
- Sessions: Sculptra is usually planned as a series, often a few sessions spaced weeks apart.
- Areas: Sculptra is commonly used for broader areas like the cheeks, temples and lower face.
- Longevity: Results can last a long time for many patients, though everyone’s collagen response is different.
Some patients combine both approaches. Dr. Davis can explain which makes sense for your goals.
Who May Be a Good Candidate?
Sculptra may suit adults who:
- Have mild to moderate volume loss in the cheeks, temples or jawline
- Prefer gradual, natural-looking change
- Are comfortable with a multi-visit plan
- Are in good general health and not pregnant or breastfeeding
It is not the right choice for everyone. People with certain skin conditions, active infections or a history of keloid scarring may be advised to consider other options.
What to Expect at Your Visit
Your appointment starts with a conversation about your goals and a look at your facial structure. If Sculptra is a fit, the product is prepared and injected in small amounts. Afterward, you may be asked to massage the area at home for several days, which helps distribute the product evenly.
Mild swelling, tenderness or bruising can occur and usually settles within days. Because results develop over time, the swelling you see right after treatment is not the final look.
Why Experience Matters
Dr. Davis is a board certified ophthalmologist who completed fellowship training in ophthalmic plastic and orbital surgery and has practiced in the Fort Worth and Colleyville area since 1995. You can learn more about Dr. Davis and her approach to natural-looking results. Explore our full menu of skin rejuvenation treatments as well.
Sculptra FAQ
How soon will I see results from Sculptra? Most patients notice gradual changes over several weeks to a few months as collagen builds.
How many sessions will I need? It depends on your goals and the degree of volume loss. Dr. Davis will recommend a plan at your consultation.
Does Sculptra hurt? Most patients describe mild discomfort. The product is often mixed with a numbing agent to help keep you comfortable.
Book Your Sculptra Consultation
Ready to explore a gradual, natural-looking refresh? Call Advanced Eyelid Surgery Center at 817.778.4444 or request a consultation online. We are located at 6208 Colleyville Blvd in Colleyville, TX.
