Face Lift At Forty or Fifty? Forget It! Leading Austin Cosmetic Dermatologist Offers Newly FDA-Approved Sculptra™

AUSTIN - The Austin Skin Institute announced today the addition of the newly FDA-approved Sculptra™ to the skin rejuvenation procedures it offers the public.

“Most patients seeking my advice on facial rejuvenation are convinced that a facelift is the only way they can regain the youthful appearance they had in their 20’s” says Dr. Daniel J. Ladd Jr., a cosmetic dermatologist in Austin Texas. “They are amazed to hear that Sculptra™ is making facelifts a thing of the past.”

Composed of poly-L-lactic acid, Sculptra™ is an FDA-approved substance that is strategically placed under the skin to restore the youthful contour of the face without surgery, pain or downtime. Sculptra™ plumps up sagging, hollow areas of the face that may have lost its youthful appearance due to aging or sun damage.

Unlike other facial fillers, in which effects last only 3 to 6 months, Sculptra™ treatments produce long lasting results. Clinical studies show effects last on average of two years for most patients.

Sculptra™ stimulates collagen to add more volume to the face while smoothing the skin. A topical numbing cream takes pain out of the equation and most patients require only 3-4 sessions to attain the improvement they desire.

Dr. Ladd also points out the excellent safety record of Sculptra™, compared to a surgical facelift. “If you can look great and avoid a costly and potentially dangerous surgical procedure, that just makes good sense.”

According to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, the average cost for a facelift is about $6000 – and that does not include extra costs such as anesthesia, hospital fees and pre- or post-operative exams.

The economics of Sculptra™ make good sense. “Compared to a facelift, the cost is extremely reasonable,” according to Dr. Ladd. “Most patients are surprised at how affordable Sculptra™ is.”

Dr. Ladd is one of the few physicians in Austin to perform this cutting edge procedure. A leader in the field of cosmetic dermatology, Dr. Ladd most recently appeared at the American Society for Mesotherapeutic Liposculpture, Mesotherapy, Botulinum Toxin, and Cosmetic Facial Fillers Training Seminar in Las Vegas where he taught hundreds of physicians the latest techniques in Sculptra™ and mesotherapy.

For more information on Sculptra™ or other procedures, contact The Austin Skin Institute at 512-451-0139 or visit http://www.austinskin.com.

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