Your consultation moves at a pace that lets you name what feels off and what feels right. That clarity helps your provider shape Sculptra to your specific goals.
Consultation Required?
Yes
Treatment Length
45 to 60 minutes
Downtime
None
A Gentle Approach to Fuller Contours
Sometimes the difference between an old photo and a recent one isn’t a single line; it’s the way the face seems a bit less supported. Cheeks may look a bit more flat, folds appear deeper, and the lower face doesn’t frame your features the way it used to. Those shifts can feel subtle on some days and sharp on others, especially when they no longer reflect your inner youthfulness.
At Zaré Medical Naturopathic Group, we use Sculptra to stimulate collagen production where your features need support most. Your provider guides each step with careful placement and thoughtful follow-up, helping the deeper layers of your skin regain strength and create fuller, softer contours.
Sculptra can help address:
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Loss of fullness through the cheeks and midface
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Loss of definition along the jawline
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Smile lines and facial folds around the mouth
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Marionette lines
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Skin laxity and collagen thinning
Collagen Shapes How Your Features Age
Results Improve With Intentional Pacing
Structure Matters as Much as Surface
Why Patients Believe in Us
Sculptra works gradually, so your provider maps out a long-term timeline. Our practitioners follow protocols designed by Dr. Zaré, ND, PharmD, so technique and safety standards stay consistent across providers.
You learn how Sculptra stimulates collagen, why spacing matters, and how pre and post-care protect your results. Confusion disappears with clear explanations, leading to more informed decisions.
Your medical history, supplements, stress levels, and overall health guide every choice. That integrative screening reflects the naturopathic belief that aging well depends on caring for the whole system—not just one area of the face.
Your follow-up visits track your collagen response with photos and conversation. Those touchpoints help your provider refine your broader aesthetic plan. That way, we are with you for ongoing care, long after the injection day.
Begin Your Transformative Journey
Create a personalized care plan with our anti-aging treatments, hormonal balancing, and more using our treatment planning tool. Select the services you need, and our specialists will design a plan to help you reach your wellness and aesthetic goals.
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Most patients start by getting 1 treatment every 2 months. During your consultation for Sculptra in San Francisco at Zaré, your provider recommends a number of treatments based on your volume loss, goals, and timeline.
Preparing well helps your provider reduce bruising risk and plan your safest treatment. Tell us about prescriptions, supplements, and any history of cold sores so we can guide you accurately. Your provider may ask you to:
- Avoid alcohol for 3 days
- Stop NSAIDs and anticoagulants (as medically appropriate) for 7 days
- Pause omega-3, vitamin E, and supplements containing them for 7 days
- Avoid steroids
- Stop retinol and vitamin A/C products for 3 days
- Begin antiviral medication if you have a history of cold sores
Following these provider-recommended pre-care instructions sets the groundwork for a safe, comfortable session with Sculptra in San Francisco at Zaré.
Post-care supports healing and helps your results from Sculptra develop smoothly. After treatment, we recommend you:
- Use a cool compress in short intervals if you feel swollen or tender
- Skip strenuous exercise, saunas, and intense heat for 24 to 48 hours
- Avoid alcohol for 24 to 48 hours if you bruise easily
- Hold off on makeup for 12 to 24 hours if your skin feels irritated
- If recommended, follow the 5-5-5 massage method (5 minutes, 5 times daily, for 5 days)
We’ll give you simple, written aftercare so you don’t have to guess. Your provider also explains each step of the treatment and recovery process before you get Sculptra in San Francisco at Zaré. We want you to feel empowered and educated about your treatment decisions.