Sculptra in Oak Lawn, IL
Volume that builds slowly.
Sculptra is a collagen stimulator for cheeks and smile lines that have lost volume. The change builds over a few months, across a short series of visits.
Not sure what you need? Start with your concern
- About 45 minutes per visit
- A short series, weeks apart
- Consult first
Does Sculptra hurt, and will it look obvious?
Will it look obvious?
There is no sudden jump. Collagen builds over months, so the change is slow. Right after a visit the area looks fuller from water and swelling, and that goes down in a few days.
Does Sculptra hurt?
Most people feel pressure and some pinching. The area can feel tender for a few days. Ask about numbing at your consult.
How much does Sculptra cost?
It depends on how much product and how many visits your plan needs. It is priced at your consult.
What sets the cost of Sculptra
How Sculptra works
Sculptra comes as a powder that is mixed with sterile water. Right after a visit, the area looks fuller from the water and swelling. That fades within days.
The real change comes from collagen your skin builds in response. It shows slowly over the next few months. That is why Sculptra comes as a series, not one visit.
For volume you see the same day, see dermal fillers.
What Sculptra treats
Sculptra is not used in the lips or right around the eyes. See every option for volume loss.
Flat cheeks
Cheeks that have lost fullness with age.
Deep smile lines
The folds from the nose to the corners of the mouth.
Lost volume
Hollows and flat contours that came on slowly.
Consult first. Walk-ins welcome.
Questions about Sculptra? Ask them at your consult. Walk-ins welcome, Tuesday to Saturday.
“I’ve been going to Magic Femtouch for a couple years and it’s honestly my favorite med spa.”
Sculptra or filler?
| Question | Sculptra | Hyaluronic acid filler |
|---|---|---|
| How it works | Your skin builds collagen | A gel adds volume |
| When you see it | Slowly, over a few months | The same day |
| Visits | A short series, weeks apart | Often one |
| Can it be dissolved | No, it fades over time | Yes, with an enzyme |
Some people use both, in different areas. The full side by side is in Sculptra vs filler.
What to expect at your Sculptra visits
- 01
Consult
Your provider looks at where you have lost volume, asks about your health, and sets the plan.
- 02
Injections
Small amounts go in across each area. Each visit is booked for about 45 minutes.
- 03
At home
Your provider shows you any care to do at home before you leave.
- 04
Next visit
A few weeks later. Your provider checks how your skin is responding before adding more.
Who should wait for Sculptra
Tell your provider first, and you may need to wait, if any of these apply:
- You are pregnant or breastfeeding.
- You have a rash, acne flare or infection where you want treatment.
- You tend to form raised scars.
- You had a reaction to an injectable before.
Swelling, tenderness and small bruises for a few days are common. Small bumps under the skin can show up weeks later. Call us if you feel a firm bump that does not go away.
Consult first. Walk-ins welcome.
Questions about Sculptra? Ask them at your consult. Walk-ins welcome, Tuesday to Saturday.
“…she and her staff are incredibly professional, friendly, and genuinely care about their clients.”
Who treats you
Who does your Sculptra
Your first visit is a consult with the provider who treats you. Ask how many visits they plan and how much product.
Consult first. Walk-ins welcome.
Tell us where you have lost volume. The front desk calls or texts you back to set a consult.
“The staff was professional, kind, and made me feel comfortable throughout the entire visit. The clinic is beautiful, clean, and very welcoming.”
What is Sculptra?
Sculptra is an injectable made of poly-L-lactic acid. It prompts your skin to build its own collagen, so volume comes back slowly over a few months. At Magic FemTouch MedSpa in Oak Lawn, it starts with a consult. Most plans are a short series of visits, a few weeks apart.
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Questions
Sculptra questions
How long does Sculptra last?
The maker says results can last up to about two years after a full series. Collagen keeps changing with age, so the result fades slowly. Some people book a single top-up visit later.
How many Sculptra sessions will I need?
Most plans are a short series, a few weeks apart. The number depends on how much volume you want back and how your skin responds. Your provider gives you the plan at the consult.
When will I see Sculptra results?
Right after a visit you look fuller from the water in the mix, and that fades within days. The lasting change shows slowly over the next few months. Plan around that if you have an event coming up.
Is Sculptra the same as filler?
No. Filler is a gel that adds volume the same day. Sculptra helps your skin build its own collagen, so the change is slow. Your provider can tell you which one fits your goal.
Can Sculptra be used in the lips?
No. Sculptra is not used in the lips or right around the eyes. For fuller lips, a hyaluronic acid lip filler is the usual choice.
Can Sculptra be dissolved?
No. Sculptra is not hyaluronic acid, so the enzyme used for filler does not break it down. It fades slowly over time instead. That is one reason the plan starts with a careful consult.
Visit
Sculptra on 95th Street, Oak Lawn
6830 W 95th St, between Ridgeland and Harlem. Free parking. Walk-ins welcome, Tuesday to Saturday.
| Tuesday | 12 – 7 pm |
|---|---|
| Wednesday | 10 am – 5 pm |
| Thursday | 12 – 7 pm |
| Friday | 10 am – 5 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am – 4 pm |
| Sunday, Monday | Closed |
Getting here
Rough drive times with light traffic.
- Chicago Ridge, Burbank, BridgeviewSouth on Ridgeland or Harlem to 95th. About 5 minutes.
- Worth, Palos Hills, Palos HeightsNorth on Harlem Avenue. About 5 to 10 minutes.
- Hickory HillsEast on 95th Street. About 5 minutes.
- Evergreen Park, Beverly, Mount GreenwoodWest on 95th Street. About 10 to 15 minutes.
Book a visit
Request an appointment
The front desk calls or texts you back during opening hours, Tuesday to Saturday.
- Consult first, then the plan
- Walk-ins welcome
- Free parking
“The entire office is always very warm, welcoming, and professional. Everyone is extremely attentive and always answers all of my questions.”