Sculptra

Stimulate your own collagen for lasting results

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Downtime

Minimal — mild swelling for 1–2 days

Best For

Patients with significant volume loss seeking long-lasting, natural results

Addresses

Facial Volume Loss, Skin Laxity & Sagging

About Sculptra

Sculptra is a poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA) biostimulator that works gradually to stimulate your body's own collagen production. Unlike traditional fillers, Sculptra rebuilds the structural foundation of the skin for results that develop over several months and last up to two years.

Sculptra is ideal for patients who want gradual, natural-looking improvement rather than immediate volume. Because results develop slowly as your body builds new collagen, the changes are subtle and beautifully natural.

How It Works

Sculptra contains poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA) microparticles that are injected into the deep dermis. Over the following weeks and months, these particles stimulate your body's natural fibroblasts to produce new collagen. The result is a gradual restoration of facial volume and improved skin quality that develops naturally over 3–6 months.

Key Benefits

Natural Collagen Stimulation

Rather than adding foreign volume, Sculptra works with your body to rebuild its own collagen framework for truly natural results.

Long-Lasting

Results can last up to 2 years, making Sculptra one of the longest-lasting injectable treatments available.

Gradual, Subtle Improvement

Because results develop over months, changes are subtle and natural-looking — no one will know you've had treatment.

Comprehensive Volume Restoration

Sculptra is particularly effective for treating larger areas of volume loss, including the temples, cheeks, and jawline.

What to Expect

Sculptra is typically administered in a series of 2–3 treatment sessions spaced 4–6 weeks apart. Results begin to appear gradually over 3–6 months as new collagen develops. You may experience mild swelling or bruising for a few days after each session. Massaging the treated area for 5 minutes, 5 times a day for 5 days after each treatment helps ensure even distribution.

Who Is a Good Candidate?

Sculptra is ideal for patients with significant facial volume loss who want gradual, natural-looking improvement. It is particularly well-suited for patients who want long-lasting results without the immediate, obvious change of traditional fillers.

Results

Results develop gradually over 3–6 months and can last up to 2 years. Many patients choose maintenance treatments every 1–2 years to sustain their results.