Sculptra®

What Is Sculptra®?

Sculptra® Aesthetic is an FDA-approved, non-surgical cosmetic injectable made with poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA) — a biocompatible, biodegradable compound that works with your body to stimulate natural collagen production and restore lost facial volume. Unlike traditional dermal fillers that immediately add volume, Sculptra works gradually to rebuild the skin’s underlying structure for subtle, long-lasting results.

How Sculptra® Works

Sculptra is injected beneath the skin’s surface where its PLLA microparticles activate the body’s collagen-building process. As collagen forms over the weeks following treatment, skin becomes firmer, smoother, and more youthful — restoring contours that may have softened due to aging or volume loss.

What Areas Can Be Treated

While on-label use focuses on facial contouring and wrinkle correction (such as nasolabial folds and cheek volume loss), experienced providers may also treat other areas of volume depletion, including temples, jawline, and more.

Treatment Process

Consultation:
We evaluate your goals and designs a personalized treatment plan. Most individuals undergo 2–3 sessions spaced a few weeks apart, depending on desired outcomes and the amount of correction needed.

Post-Treatment:
After injection, we recommend facial massage for 5 mins, 5 times a day, for 5 days, to help distribute the product evenly. Many patients return to normal activities immediately.

What to Expect & Results Timeline

Unlike hyaluronic acid fillers that show instant change, Sculptra’s effects appear gradually as collagen builds. Some improvement might be noticeable within a few weeks, with continued enhancement over four to six months. Results can last up to two years or more with proper care and occasional touch-ups.

Benefits of Sculptra

• Stimulates your natural collagen for a more structural improvement.

• Natural-looking results that evolve over time.

• Long-lasting effect — often up to 24 months.

• Minimally invasive with quick recovery.

Safety & Side Effects

Sculptra is generally safe when administered by a qualified, trained injector. Since it contains no animal or human-based ingredients, allergy testing is not required before treatment.

Common side effects can include:

• Injection site swelling or tenderness

• Redness or bruising

• Itching or small bumps under the skin

• Temporary discomfort
  These reactions are typically mild and resolve on their own.

Who Is a Good Candidate?

Sculptra is ideal for adults seeking gradual, natural facial rejuvenation and improved skin structure. It may not be suitable for individuals with certain allergies, active skin infections at the treatment site, a history of irregular scarring, or for pregnant or breastfeeding individuals. A consultation with a licensed provider will help determine your candidacy.

Why Choose Sculptra?

If you want a long-lasting, subtle enhancement that improves your skin’s foundation rather than just filling lines, Sculptra offers a unique approach that encourages your body’s own regenerative abilities — delivering refined, youthful volume over time.