Sculptra
What is Sculptra?
Sculptra is an injectable treatment designed to help restore volume to the face and smooth out wrinkles by stimulating your body's own natural collagen production. Unlike other fillers that add instant volume, Sculptra works gradually over time to help the skin become firmer and more youthful-looking.
What Does Sculptra Do?
As we age, our skin naturally loses collagen, a key protein that keeps it firm and elastic. Sculptra helps to replace lost collagen by encouraging your body to produce more. This makes it especially effective for treating areas that have lost volume or become hollow over time, such as the cheeks, temples, and under the eyes. It also smooths out deep wrinkles, such as smile lines, giving your face a more youthful and refreshed appearance.
How Does Sculptra Work?
Sculptra contains a substance called **poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA)**, which is biocompatible and gradually breaks down in the body. When injected into the skin, PLLA stimulates the production of collagen over several weeks. The full effects of Sculptra develop slowly, usually over the course of 2-3 months, as the collagen builds up and your skin becomes firmer and more lifted. Results from Sculptra can last up to 2 years, making it a long-term solution for restoring facial volume.
What to Expect During Treatment?
Sculptra treatment typically takes about 45-60 minutes. Your provider will mark the areas to be treated and then inject Sculptra. While the procedure isn’t typically painful, some people may feel mild discomfort during the injections. To help make the treatment more comfortable, your provider may apply a numbing cream or ice the area before injecting.
Because Sculptra works gradually, you’ll likely need a series of 1-3 treatments spaced about 4-6 weeks apart to achieve the best results.
After the Treatment
There’s minimal downtime after a Sculptra treatment, but you may experience some redness, swelling, or bruising at the injection sites, which should go away within a few hours to a few days. It’s important to know that there is specific after care instructions to follow for 5 days after the treatment, these instructions will be reviewed with you at the time of your treatment.
Because Sculptra works gradually, don’t expect to see instant results. Over the next few weeks, you’ll notice your skin looking smoother, fuller, glowier and more youthful as your body naturally produces more collagen. Full results typically show up within 3 months, and they can last for up to 2 years.
In Summary
Sculptra is a long-lasting, gradual treatment that helps restore volume and smooth out wrinkles by stimulating collagen production in your skin. It’s a great option if you're looking for a more natural, subtle enhancement that continues to improve over time.