An injectable biostimulatory treatment designed to restore lost facial volume, smooth wrinkles, and rebuild your body's natural collagen
Sculptra is an injectable biostimulatory treatment designed to restore lost facial volume, smooth wrinkles, and rebuild your body's natural collagen. Made of biocompatible poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA), it works gradually from the inside out to provide highly natural and long-lasting aesthetic rejuvenation.
Unlike traditional hyaluronic acid fillers that mechanically "fill" gaps to provide immediate volume, Sculptra acts as a collagen stimulator. The PLLA microparticles are injected into the deep dermis where they naturally encourage your skin cells to produce more of their own collagen.
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Sculptra is an injectable treatment containing poly‑L‑lactic acid (PLLA) — a biostimulator that encourages your skin to produce new collagen.
Unlike fillers, which add immediate volume, Sculptra works gradually to improve firmness, structure, and skin quality over time.
Sculptra is ideal for:
- Loss of facial volume
- Skin laxity
- Hollow or sunken areas
- Crepey skin
- Deep lines or folds
- Overall facial rejuvenation
- Improving skin thickness and elasticity
It is especially popular for the mid‑face, temples, jawline, and lower face.
Once injected, Sculptra stimulates fibroblasts to produce new collagen, gradually rebuilding the skin’s internal structure.
This leads to natural‑looking improvements in volume, firmness, and contour.
Common treatment areas include:
- Cheeks
- Temples
- Jawline
- Lower face
- Marionette area
- Neck (in selected cases)
- Décolletage
Your consultation determines whether Sculptra is the right option for your anatomy and goals.
Most patients require 2–3 sessions, spaced 5–6 weeks apart. Patients who are older or with more significant collagen deficiency may require more treatments
Your treatment plan is tailored to your level of volume loss and desired outcome.
Sculptra works gradually.
You may notice early changes at 6-8 weeks, with full results developing over 3–6 months as collagen builds.
Results typically last 18–24 months, sometimes longer with maintenance sessions.
Yes. Sculptra has been used in medicine for many years and has a strong safety profile when administered by a trained medical professional.
Your consultation includes a full assessment to ensure suitability.
Most patients find the treatment comfortable.Sculptra is mixed with local anaesthetic, and very fine needles or cannulas are used to minimise discomfort.
Sculptra stimulates collagen for gradual, long‑lasting improvement.
Dermal fillers provide immediate volume using hyaluronic acid.
Sculptra is ideal for patients wanting subtle, regenerative, long‑term results.
This timeline will help you to understand the gradual nature of Sculptra.
Immediately after treatment
You may experience:
Mild swelling
Tenderness
Small lumps at injection sites
A temporary “fullness” from the water used to mix the product
This settles within 24–48 hours.
Days 1–7
Skin may feel slightly firm or textured as the product integrates
Massage is usually recommended (your practitioner will advise)
Weeks 3–6
Early improvements in skin texture and firmness
Subtle softening of hollow areas
A more refreshed appearance
Weeks 6–12
Collagen production increases
Volume and contour gradually improve
Skin appears thicker, smoother, and more supported
Months 3–6
Full results become visible
The face looks naturally rejuvenated, not “filled”
Months 12–24
Results remain stable
Maintenance sessions can be discussed if desired
For the first 24 hours, avoid:
Intense exercise
Saunas or steam rooms
Alcohol
Facial treatments or massage (unless advised as part of aftercare)
Common, temporary effects include:
Mild swelling
Redness
Tenderness
Small bruises
Your consultation includes a full discussion of risks and aftercare.
Yes. Sculptra works well alongside:
Dermal fillers
Polynucleotides
Skin boosters
Anti‑wrinkle treatments
Microneedling
Your treatment plan is tailored to your goals.
Suitability depends on your medical history, anatomy, and expectations.
Sculptra is not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
