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From the big day to every day, everyone deserves to look their best! That’s why we recommend Sculptra in Tuscaloosa to improve facial volume any time of the year.
Learn more about Alabama’s hottest injectable, or start sculpting with an easy conversation.
What to Expect
Let’s Get Sculpting
Before you can receive any Sculptra injections at our office in Tuscaloosa, you’ll meet with Dr. Wallace for an in-depth consultation. In our talk, we’ll build your customized treatment plan.
On the day of your appointment, we’ll escort you to our clean, comfortable treatment room. There, we’ll clean your treatment areas and perform preplanned injections in less than half an hour. Quick and easy treatments make this a great pairing with other treatments as well.
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Highlights
What It Treats:
- Gaunt, hollow looks from lost volume under the skin.
- Frown and smile lines from a life well lived.
- Aging and wrinkled skin.
Appointment Details:
Appointments for Sculptra in our Tuscaloosa office only take minutes. Most patients get all the necessary injections and advice in under half an hour.
Talk about a power lunch!
Sessions Required:
That’s all up to you! We’ll determine how many sessions you’ll need based on your unique conditions and concerns.
Typically, we recommend 1 session every 3 weeks initially along with quarterly check-ins for maintenance.
Sculptra & Dermal Fillers:
What’s the Difference?
One of the most common questions we get from patients about Sculptra in Tuscaloosa is about what sets it apart from dermal fillers. Both Sculptra and dermal fillers are injectables, but that’s as far as the similarities go.
While typical dermal fillers solely “fill” volume with hyaluronic acid, Sculptra is a bio-stimulant. That means it acts differently than dermal fillers. Instead of simply filling in the lines and wrinkles, Sculptra uses poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA) to jumpstart your body’s natural collagen production. With more collagen, your skin naturally improves contours and resolves fine lines!
Downtime?
Downtime with Sculptra is minimal. In some cases moderate swelling and potential bruising for 1-2 days can occur.
Our Approach
Committing to an aesthetic treatment is an important decision, and the team at Indian Hills Aesthetics believes in respecting that decision. We put our patients first with compassionate care, comprehensive treatment education, and exceptional results. Get to know Dr. Chelsea Wallace and everything that makes our practice just as unique as our patients!
Pricing at Indian Hills Aesthetics
The cost of Sculptra in Tuscaloosa shouldn’t be a mystery. Transparency matters to everyone, so learn more about the cost of your potential treatments before you book!
How Sculptra Works
Sculptra isn’t your average injectable. It’s a collagen stimulator that helps your skin rebuild its natural support structure from within. Instead of simply filling lines and wrinkles, Sculptra’s active ingredient, poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA), works gradually to restore lost facial volume by encouraging new collagen production.
In the weeks following your treatment, this collagen boost helps your skin regain firmness, smoothness, and youthful lift. The result is a refreshed, natural look that develops subtly over time without looking overdone.
How Sculptra Works
Sculptra is ideal for anyone seeking long-term rejuvenation without the look or feel of traditional fillers. Its collagen-stimulating formula offers:
- Natural, gradual results that enhance your appearance over several weeks.
- Improved facial contours that restore balance and definition.
- Increased skin firmness and elasticity from renewed collagen support.
- Long-lasting effects that can last up to two years with maintenance.
- Minimal downtime so you can return to your routine quickly.
With Sculptra, your own collagen creates the change, giving you results that look and feel authentically yours.
Treatment Areas
Sculptra is a versatile option for restoring volume and refining contours in several facial zones. Common treatment areas include:
- Cheeks: Rebuild youthful fullness and lift sagging skin.
- Temples: Smooth hollows and restore natural balance.
- Jawline and Chin: Define contours and reduce the look of jowls.
- Smile and Marionette Lines: Soften deep folds for a smoother, more relaxed expression.
- Overall Facial Volume: Support healthy, even collagen production throughout the face.
Dr. Wallace will customize your injections to complement your natural features and achieve balanced, harmonious results.
When to Expect Results
Because Sculptra stimulates your body’s own collagen, results develop gradually. Most patients begin to notice visible improvement about 4 to 6 weeks after their first session, with continued improvement as collagen builds.
For optimal results, a series of treatments spaced a few weeks apart is often recommended, followed by occasional maintenance visits to preserve your refreshed look. The gradual nature of Sculptra allows your appearance to improve naturally and subtly over time.
Who Is a Good Candidate for Sculptra?
Sculptra is ideal for individuals who want subtle, long-lasting facial rejuvenation without surgery. It’s a great choice for those noticing loss of volume in the cheeks or temples, deeper facial folds, or skin that feels less firm over time. The best candidates are in good overall health and understand that Sculptra’s results develop gradually as collagen rebuilds beneath the skin. During your consultation, Dr. Wallace will determine whether Sculptra is the best option for you based on your goals and anatomy.
Why Choose Dr. Chelsea Wallace for Sculptra?
Dr. Chelsea Wallace combines exceptional credentials with a genuine dedication to patient care. A native of Florence, Alabama, she graduated Summa cum laude from the University of Alabama before earning her medical degree, also Summa cum laude, from the UAB School of Medicine. She then completed an intensive Integrated Plastic Surgery Residency at the University of Kentucky, gaining advanced expertise in facial anatomy and injectable techniques.
This comprehensive training gives Dr. Wallace a deep understanding of how Sculptra works within the skin to produce smooth, natural-looking results. After returning to Tuscaloosa, she founded Indian Hills Aesthetics to provide medically guided, personalized treatments in a welcoming environment. Patients trust Dr. Wallace for her precision, professionalism, and commitment to achieving safe, lasting Sculptra outcomes that enhance natural beauty.
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