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A cosmetic injectable volumizer

Made from synthetic poly-L-lactic acid, Sculptra replaces the loss of facial collagen by filling in shallow-to-deep hollows, including nasolabial folds. Over several months, Sculptra gradually achieves a refreshed, more youthful appearance by stimulating an increase in the skin’s collagen. The material in Sculptra consists of Poly-L-lactic acid, which is absorbed naturally by your body. This material has been used for many years for dissolvable stitches. Results can last up to two years, and can be safely repeated when needed.

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Sculptra treatment details

Sculptra injections are administered directly under the skin in areas where volume or collagen is desired. The exact number of injections you’ll receive will be determined by how much correction is needed. Treatments usually take about 30 minutes, and you will be numbed first with a topical anesthetic.

Recovery and results

Side effects from Sculptra are minimal, and most patients return to their regular day after treatment. The most common side effects are swelling, redness, mild discomfort, and/or bruising for 1-3 days. Unlike most dermal fillers, results from Sculptra are not instant. The results are excellent, but they work gradually over 4-6 months. Once you’re happy with your outcome, we recommend yearly or bi-yearly maintenance sessions.

What Sculptra can accomplish

  • Builds new collagen
  • Softens overly “sharp” cheekbones
  • Lessens nasolabial folds and marionette lines
  • Volumizes sunken temples c
  • Adds youthful volume to hollow areas of the face
  • Sculpts and defines the jawline

Who cannot get Sculptra?

  • Those under the age of 18
  • Anyone pregnant or breastfeeding
  • Patients who are immunocompromised or who have autoimmune issues
  • Those with skin outbreaks, redness, or rashes
  • Anyone prone to keloid formation
  • Those taking blood thinners, aspirin, other anti-inflammatories

Why choose Dr. Halaas?

Dr. Halaas has been recognized in the top 5% in the nation for most injectable procedures performed, and she was also one of the original Master Sculptra trainers, teaching all the physicians in the New York tri-state area how to use Sculptra. Not only are cosmetic injectables one of Dr. Halaas’s main services; she is also a highly respected, Ivy League trained, double board-certified surgeon who has the distinct honor of being the number one female facial plastic surgeon in the East Coast. With a kind demeanor and ability to relate to her patients, Dr. Halaas balances cutting-edge science with a compassionate bedside manner. She brings the best to her patients without compromising safety and humanity, and every individual is treated like family or a friend.

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COVID-19 Safety Measures

We understand that there may be times when you miss an appointment due to emergencies or obligations for work and family.

However, due to Covid 19. and the current CDC guidelines, we are implementing a new ” no exceptions” cancellation/no show/rescheduling policy effective September 1, 2020.

If any appointment is cancelled or RESCHEDULED less than 24 hours in advance you will be charged a fee of $100. This policy will be in place until further notice and applies to new AND existing clients We apologize for any inconvenience but look forward to getting through this difficult time together.

At Dr. Halaas office, we take our staff’s and patients’ health very seriously. We are implementing safety measures to ensure everyone who comes through our doors will experience the highest level of care and the lowest risk levels.

Safety of our Employees

Each day we are taking our employees temperatures and going over a questionnaire to make sure we are all in the best of health. If anyone has a temperature over 100.4, or has fever, sore throat, chills, loss of taste, cough, shortness of breath, muscle pains, or headache, they will be asked to leave and go see their primary care doctor, or go get tested.

If an employee has been in contact with someone with Covid, we will ask them to get themselves tested, or they will have to quarantine themselves for two weeks.

We have installed a sneeze guard at our front counter for the safety of both our employees and our patients.

Safety of our Patients

Patients must sign up for our patient portal before coming to their appointment

  • Information to get into the portal will be emailed immediately after making an appointment
  • Information to be completed will be medical history as well as a Covid questionnaire
  • Covid questionnaire must be completed for EVERY visit patient makes until further notice
  • We also have a patient app, MyPatientVisit, that we can communicate with the patient when we are ready to see them

All patients must wear masks to their appointment.

We ask patients to come to their appointment alone. Minors may be accompanied by an adult.

Temperature will be taken at the door.

  • If they have a temperature over 100.4 they will be rescheduled and asked to go see their primary care doctor

Once patient has been cleared, we will escort them to their suite where they will be treated.
We have removed water and snacks from our waiting area, as well as all pamphlets regarding services.

Each room will be thoroughly disinfected in between patients
We encourage telehealth consults beforehand, so we can make a plan for when patients do come into office.

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