NEW Sculptra

Sculptra™ works differently from most fillers — instead of simply “filling” wrinkles or hollows, it stimulates your body to rebuild its own collagen, leading to gradual, natural-looking results.

Here’s how it works step by step:

🧬 The Science Behind Sculptra

• Main ingredient: Poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA), a biocompatible, biodegradable material that’s been safely used in medical sutures and implants for decades.

• Mechanism: When injected into the skin, PLLA microparticles act as a collagen stimulator.

• Body’s response: Your immune system recognises the microparticles and triggers fibroblasts (cells in your skin) to produce new collagen around them.

📅 What Happens After Injection

1. Immediate swelling: You look plumper at first, but this fades within a few days — that’s just the water solution used for injection.

2. Collagen stimulation: The PLLA particles remain and gradually encourage new collagen formation over weeks to months.

3. Tissue rebuilding: Collagen replaces lost volume, restores structure, and improves skin thickness, elasticity, and firmness.

4. Natural results: Because the improvement comes from your own collagen, the change looks subtle, smooth, and natural.

⏳ How Long It Lasts

• Results develop gradually over 2 sessions (spaced about 4–6 weeks apart).

• Peak improvements appear around 3–6 months.

• Effects can last up to 2 years or more, much longer than most hyaluronic acid fillers.

✅ In short: Sculptra doesn’t just “fill lines” — it rebuilds the skin’s foundation by restoring lost collagen, which is why the results are natural, progressive, and long-lasting.

With Sculptra™, results don’t appear immediately (like they do with hyaluronic acid fillers). Instead, they build gradually as your body produces new collagen. Here’s the typical timeline:

⏱️ When to Expect Results

• First week: Initial swelling makes it look like there’s volume right away, but this fades within a few days as the water is absorbed.

• Weeks 3–6: Subtle improvements begin as collagen production starts. Some patients notice a healthier skin texture and slight volume return.

• 2–3 months: Visible results become noticeable — fuller, firmer, more youthful contours.

• 3–6 months: Peak results as collagen continues to build, especially after completing the recommended 2 treatment sessions.

• Up to 2 years+: Results can last this long, with maintenance touch-ups every year or so to keep collagen strong.

👉 So, most people see early changes within 1–2 months, but the best results show up around 3–6 months after the treatment series is completed.

Sculptra provides gradual, natural-looking results as collagen rebuilds over time, with effects lasting up to two years.

Here’s a typical recovery & results timeline for Sculptra™ so you know what to expect after each session:

📅 Day 1 (Treatment Day)

• What you see: Some immediate swelling and fullness (this is from the water used to mix Sculptra, not the final result).

• How you feel: Mild tenderness, redness, or bruising possible at injection sites.

• What to do: Start the 5-5-5 massage rule (5 min, 5x/day, 5 days). Avoid heavy workouts, alcohol, and heat exposure for 24 hours.

📅 Days 2–7

• What you see: Swelling goes down, so the face may look like it’s “back to normal” or even as if nothing was done.

• How you feel: Bruising (if present) fades. Any soreness improves quickly.

• What’s happening inside: The poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA) particles are stimulating collagen production.

📅 Weeks 2–6

• What you see: Gradual, subtle improvement in skin texture and firmness. You may notice more “plumpness” or lifted areas.

• How you feel: No downtime at this stage.

• Treatment plan: If you need multiple sessions (usually 2), the next appointment is often scheduled around 4–6 weeks after the first.

📅 Months 2–6

• What you see: Visible improvement in facial volume, contour, and overall skin quality as collagen continues to build.

• Results: Soft, natural-looking rejuvenation — not an overnight change, but steady progress.

📅 Months 6–24+

• Peak results: Most patients see their best results by about 3–6 months after the full series of treatments.

• Longevity: Collagen stimulation effects last up to 2 years or longer, though a yearly maintenance session is often recommended.

✅ Summary:

• Downtime: 1–3 days of mild swelling/bruising.

• Visible results: Start around 1–2 months, keep improving for up to 6 months.

• Longevity: 2+ years with maintenance.

Sculptra™ is a unique type of dermal filler that works differently from hyaluronic acid (HA) fillers like Juvederm® or Restylane®. Instead of just adding immediate volume, it stimulates your body’s own collagen production over time. Here are the key advantages of Sculptra™ over other fillers:

1. Collagen Stimulation & Natural Results

• Sculptra is made of poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA), which triggers your body to produce new collagen.

• This means results develop gradually and look more natural since the improvement comes from your own tissue, not just an injected gel.

2. Longer-Lasting Effects

• HA fillers usually last 6–18 months depending on the area and product.

• Sculptra results can last up to 2 years or more after the treatment series, because it’s actually restructuring the skin’s foundation.

3. Global Rejuvenation (Not Just Filling Lines)

• HA fillers are excellent for targeted areas (like lips, cheeks, under-eyes).

• Sculptra is better for overall facial rejuvenation, improving volume loss in larger areas (cheeks, temples, jawline) and enhancing skin quality.

4. Skin Texture & Quality Improvements

• By rebuilding collagen, Sculptra also improves firmness, elasticity, and thickness of the skin.

• Over time, many patients notice smoother texture and a healthier “glow,” not just more volume.

5. Subtle & Progressive Change

• Since results build gradually (usually over 2–3 treatment sessions), there’s less risk of looking “overfilled” or unnatural.

• The change is subtle enough that others may notice you look refreshed without guessing you’ve had injections.