Sculptra

It is not a traditional filler; it is a biostimulator. It doesn't just sit under the skin to provide volume—it tells your body to grow its own fresh, young collagen.

It’s the "slow burn" of aesthetics: you don't look "done" the next day, but six months later, everyone will wonder why you suddenly look five years younger.

Think of them as the "internal spanx" for your face: they provide the lift and support that our fat pads and bone structure lose as we age.

Sculptra is made of Poly-L-Lactic Acid (PLLA), a biocompatible, biodegradable synthetic material that has been used in dissolvable stitches for decades.

• The Seed Effect: When injected, Sculptra acts as a "seed." Your body’s immune system responds to these tiny PLLA particles by surrounding them with new collagen fibers.

• Replacing Lost Volume: As we age, we lose the "fat pads" in our face. Sculptra gradually replaces that lost volume by thickening the skin and the underlying tissue.

• The "Slow Reveal": The PLLA particles eventually dissolve and are exhaled as $CO_{2}$, but the collagen scaffold they leave behind stays in place.

• Global Rejuvenation: Unlike fillers that target one specific wrinkle, Sculptra is usually injected into the "perimeter" of the face to provide a global, liquid lift.

• The Most Natural Result: Because the volume is your own collagen, it never looks "ducky" or overfilled. You just look like a more "inflated," youthful version of yourself.

• Long-Lasting: While HA fillers last 6–12 months, Sculptra results can last 2 to 3 years (or even longer).

• Skin Quality: It significantly improves skin texture and "glow" because the new collagen makes the skin thicker and more resilient.

• The "Hidden" Treatment: Since the change happens over several months, nobody can point to a specific day when you "had work done."

• During: The product is mixed with sterile water and Lidocaine. It is usually injected with a cannula. You’ll feel a "fullness" and some pressure.

• The "Disappearing Act": Immediately after the session, you’ll look great because of the water used in the injection. However, your body absorbs that water within 24–48 hours, and you will look exactly like you did before the treatment. Don't panic! This is normal. The real collagen starts growing around week 4–6.

• The Rule of 5s: You must massage the treated area for 5 minutes, 5 times a day, for 5 days. This ensures the particles don't clump together and instead form a smooth, even layer of collagen.

• The Series: Most people need 2 to 3 sessions, spaced 6 weeks apart, to reach their "peak" result.

• Sunken Temples & Hollow Cheeks: The "gaunt" look that comes with aging or high-intensity exercise ("runner’s face").

• Jawline Laxity: Tightening the skin along the jaw without adding the "heaviness" of traditional filler.

• Deep Folds: Nasolabial folds and marionette lines in patients who want a long-term solution.

• Body Rejuvenation: It is the primary product used for the Collagen Butt Lift and for smoothing chest/décolletage wrinkles.