A collagen-stimulating injection, Sculptra stimulates the body’s natural collagen production. It contains poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA), a biocompatible synthetic substance that gradually restores facial volume and reduces wrinkles by encouraging collagen synthesis. The Sculptra treatment works beneath the skin’s surface to support collagen growth.

The number of Sculptra treatments required varies depending on the individual’s goals and the degree of volume loss. Most patients require about three sessions spaced four to six weeks apart. During your consultation with your practitioner, a treatment plan will be designed specifically for you.

While Sculptra is primarily used to restore and enhance facial volume, it has also been successfully used off-label in other areas of the body, such as the buttocks and decollete area, to improve skin texture and increase volume.

Unlike immediate wrinkle fillers, Sculptra is a biostimulator that gradually improves skin volume and structure by stimulating collagen production. This results in a more natural-looking, gradual thickening of the skin, making folds and sunken areas appear less prominent. Results from Sculptra last significantly longer than those from traditional fillers, often up to two years or more.

The injection site may be swollen, red, and bruised immediately after a Sculptra session. However, this usually subsides within a few days. It’s important to follow aftercare instructions, which include massaging the area for five minutes five times a day for five days to ensure the product is evenly distributed.

After receiving Sculptra, patients can generally return to their normal activities. However, to minimize swelling and bruising, it is recommended that they avoid extensive sun or heat exposure and strenuous activity for 24 hours after the treatment.