DISCOVER SCULPTRA:
Sculptra is an injectable collagen stimulator used to gradually restore facial volume and improve skin quality. Unlike traditional hyaluronic acid fillers that add immediate volume, Sculptra works by stimulating your body's own collagen production over time.
What Sculptra is used for?
Sculptra is commonly used to:
- Restore volume in the cheeks and temples
- Improve smile lines (nasolabial folds)
- Soften marionette lines
- Enhance jawline definition
- Treat skin laxity and crepey skin in certain areas
- Rejuvenate areas like the buttocks, thighs, neck, chest, and arms (off-label uses)
How it works:
The active ingredient is poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA), a biodegradable material that acts as a collagen stimulator. After injection:
- The product provides minimal immediate volume.
- Over the next several weeks, your body builds new collagen around the treated areas.
- As collagen increases, the skin gradually appears firmer, smoother, and fuller.
Treatment schedule:
Most patients need:
- 2–3 treatment sessions, spaced about 4–8 weeks apart
- Results develop gradually over 2–6 months
- Effects can last more than 2 years for many people, though maintenance treatments are often recommended.
What to expect:
During treatment:
- Multiple small injections are placed in the treatment area.
- A topical anesthetic or lidocaine is often used to improve comfort.
After treatment:
- Mild swelling, bruising, and tenderness are common.
- Temporary fullness from the injected fluid usually subsides within a few days.
- We recommend the "5-5-5 rule" after treatment:
- Massage the treated area for 5 minutes, 5 times a day, for 5 days
Benefits:
- Natural-looking, gradual improvement
- Stimulates your own collagen production
- Long-lasting results
- Can improve overall skin texture and firmness in addition to restoring volume
