What Is Sculptra?
Sculptra is an FDA-approved injectable made of poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA), a biocompatible substance that works by stimulating your skin’s natural collagen production.
Unlike traditional dermal fillers that add immediate volume, Sculptra gradually improves skin structure from within, helping to restore volume loss and improve overall skin quality over time.
How Does Sculptra Work?
After injection, Sculptra particles stimulate collagen production deep within the skin. Over the following weeks and months, your body rebuilds its collagen framework, leading to:
- Gradual volume restoration
- Improved skin firmness and elasticity
- Smoother contours and enhanced facial structure
Results develop subtly and continue to improve for several months, with effects that can last up to two years or more.
Conditions Sculptra Treats
Sculptra is commonly used to address:
- Age-related volume loss
- Facial hollowing (cheeks, temples)
- Loss of jawline definition
- Skin laxity
- Fine lines and wrinkles
- Overall facial thinning
It can also be used off-face for areas like the neck, décolletage, and body depending on individual goals.