Renew the collagen in your skin in a natural way with a new treatment at the Milojević Polyclinic - we proudly present Sculptra

In the world of non-invasive esthetic treatments, nothing has come close to the popularity and availability of facial fillers. This catch-all term encompasses a wide range of unique gels that doctors use to accentuate bone structure, highlight our best features, and restore the fullness that is lost with age. Most dermal fillers are formulated with hyaluronic acid (HA), a temporary moisturizing substance that occurs naturally in the body. But the classic, often neglected category of bio-stimulating fillers has finally come into its own, with doctors’ and patients' favorite Sculptra.

Sculptra works on the main cause of facial aging - the loss of collagen. Collagen is the key to firmer skin and is one of the most represented proteins in the human body, making up approximately 75% of the skin. It helps maintain the firmness and shape of your skin. Of all collagen types, type 1 and type 3 are the most abundant in the skin. Collagen type 1 is the main structural component of the skin, and collagen type 3 plays a role in the healing and renewal processes of the skin. The level of collagen decreases rapidly with age, and during life, an adult loses about 1% of collagen per year. By the age of 35, the skin loses up to 15% of collagen, by the age of 45 up to 25% of collagen, and by the age of 55 even 35% of collagen.

A simple way to estimate the loss of elasticity and firmness of your skin is to pinch yourself. Does your skin feel saggier? Does it take longer for the skin to recover and return to its original state?

Sculptra is an original and unique collagen biostimulator that contains Poly-L-Lactic Acid (PLLA)^[1], a polymer that is completely resorbed and works in the deeper layers of the skin and improves its internal structure. Poly-L-Lactic acid is a biocompatible synthetic substance similar to lactic acid that is part of the natural composition of our body. It belongs to the category of collagen biostimulators and strongly stimulates its own collagen production. In this way, it compensates for the lost volume, but what is especially important is that it restores tone and elasticity to the skin. In addition to the fact that the level of collagen in the skin decreases with aging, the ratio of collagen types in the skin changes during the aging process. Young skin contains about 80% of type 1 collagen and about 15% of type 3 collagen. The ability of collagen to renew itself naturally decreases by 1 to 1.5% each year. This means that deep in the dermis, in the extracellular matrix made up of collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid, structural and functional changes occur, resulting in the formation of wrinkles.

Poly-L-Lactic acid microparticles work in the deeper layers of the skin and stimulate the creation of natural collagen, they are applied to the deeper layers of the skin and stimulate the replacement of lost collagen, and over time they create new collagen and restore the skin's structure. By stimulating the production of type 1 collagen, Sculptra can restore firmness, quality, and volume to your skin.

Clinical research has proven that long-term improvement is evident in 89% of patients, and no less than 80% of patients notice results two years after the last treatment. Overall improvement in skin quality in clinical trials included radiance, smoothness, and evenness of complexion as well as a reduction in redness and pore size. This is a randomized, controlled, "double-blind", multicenter study.

After receiving Sculptra injections, you can return to your normal activities, and swelling, bruising, and other side effects are usually mild and disappear within a few days. Always use sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher during outdoor activities.

^{[1] PLLA has been used in medical products for over 30 years and is proven to be safe}