"<p>[mdtoday=Reporter Ko Dong-hyeon] One of the most common questions dermatologists hear during consultations is, 'When will I start seeing results?' In reality, many people are more curious about when they will be able to enjoy visible skin improvement than about which procedure or treatment direction is best suited to their skin condition.</p>
<p>This question is especially common when it comes to procedures related to skin elasticity and volume. Recently, as occasions to remove masks have increased, inquiries about the effects of Sculptra — which restores volume to sunken cheeks that had been hidden beneath masks — have also been steadily rising.</p>
<p>To understand how Sculptra works, it is important to understand how long collagen production takes. Sculptra acts as a collagen stimulator that is injected into the body to stimulate and promote collagen production, thereby improving skin elasticity and volume.</p>
<p>Sculptra is typically administered an average of 3 sessions at one-month intervals. About 50% of patients notice an effect one month after the first session, 80% after the second session, and most patients are able to perceive results after the third session. It generally takes approximately 2 to 3 months for the Sculptra particles to be absorbed into the skin and for collagen production by the skin's stem cells to be completed. Because time is needed for collagen to form, the effects also appear gradually.</p>
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<p>Regarding this, Dr. Ryu Hyo-seop, Director of Wells Dermatology Clinic Apgujeong Main Branch, explained: "The effects appear more slowly compared to fillers, which share the common advantage of quickly restoring volume; however, because Sculptra induces the formation of the patient's own collagen rather than introducing a foreign substance, it gradually fills in sunken areas in a more natural way with longer-lasting results. In addition, since it works by inducing the role of a collagen production stimulator, patients can benefit not only from volume restoration and wrinkle improvement, but also from increased skin elasticity and fine line reduction."</p>"

"However, for more satisfactory results from Sculptra treatments, there are aspects that require just as much careful attention as inquiries about how long the effects last. These are the use of genuine products in the correct amounts, and the expertise and experience of the medical staff performing the procedure. If the procedure is not performed using genuine products in the correct amounts and with precise technique, skin nodules may develop, and the required amount can vary depending on the area treated — such as the cheeks, temples, or nasolabial folds. Therefore, it is above all important for safety to find an experienced medical professional, consult thoroughly, and receive a detailed assessment before proceeding, so that the appropriate amount is administered to the areas that need improvement," they emphasized.

Medical Today Reporter Ko Dong-hyeon (august@mdtoday.co.kr)

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