Sculptra
Gradual, natural-looking volume restoration
At a Glance
Pain Level
Minimal, topical numbing applied
Downtime
Mild swelling or bruising for 24-48 hours
Sessions
Single session per area
Duration
30-45 minutes
Results
Visible within 1-2 weeks
Frequency
Every 6-12 months depending on product
What is Sculptra?
Sculptra is an FDA-approved injectable collagen stimulator used to restore facial volume and improve skin texture and structure gradually over time. Unlike traditional dermal fillers, it works by stimulating the body’s own collagen production, leading to subtle, progressive, and long-lasting rejuvenation.
Benefits
- Personalised to your skin and goals
- Performed by qualified practitioners
- Clinically proven technology
Is This Right for You?
Adults in their 40s and beyond experiencing global facial volume loss, temple hollowing, cheek flattening, or 'deflated' skin, who want gradual, natural-looking rejuvenation and are comfortable with results building over 3-6 months..
You may benefit if you have:
- Facial volume loss
- Sagging skin
- Deep facial wrinkles
- Cheek volume restoration
- Temple hollowing
- Jawline support
- Nasolabial folds
- Marionette lines
- Chin wrinkles.
Pre-Treatment Care
- Drink 1.5-2 litres of water daily for 48 hours before
- Stop aspirin, ibuprofen, fish oil, vitamin E, and ginkgo for 5-7 days before (unless medically required)
- Avoid alcohol for 48 hours before
- Plan for the 5-5-5 massage protocol, block 25 minutes in your day for 5 days after each session
- Plan a quiet 3-5 days as mild swelling and bruising are common
- Tell your doctor about any autoimmune conditions, keloid history, or prior filler in the area
Post-Treatment Care
- Follow the 5-5-5 rule: firmly massage the treated area for 5 minutes, 5 times a day, for 5 days, this is essential to prevent nodules
- Apply cold compresses for the first 24 hours to reduce swelling and bruising (not during massage periods)
- Drink 2 litres of water daily for 7 days
- Avoid strenuous exercise, saunas, hot yoga, and hot tubs for 48 hours
- Avoid alcohol for 48 hours
- Apply SPF 50+ daily
- Mild swelling (the initial fluid effect), tenderness, and bruising for 3-7 days are normal
- Be patient, the real effect builds over 6-12 weeks as collagen develops
- Book your next session in the course at 4-6 weeks as planned
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sculptra made of?
Sculptra is poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA), a biodegradable synthetic polymer used in dissolvable surgical sutures for decades. Unlike HA filler, it doesn't add direct volume, it triggers a gradual collagen response that your body uses to rebuild its own structural support.
How is this different from hyaluronic acid filler?
HA fillers give immediate, localised volume that can be reversed. Sculptra gives gradual, global, structural restoration that lasts longer but is not reversible. Sculptra is the better choice for diffuse volume loss across the face; HA is the better choice for specific lines or features.
How long do results last?
Up to 2 years, longer than most fillers. A typical course is 2-3 sessions spaced 4-6 weeks apart, with results lasting 18-24 months before touch-ups.
Why the 5-5-5 massage rule?
After injection, Sculptra must be evenly distributed in the tissue to prevent nodule formation. You massage the treatment area firmly for 5 minutes, 5 times a day, for 5 days after each session. This is mandatory, skipping it increases the risk of visible lumps.
When will I see results?
Immediate mild swelling may create a temporary 'filled' look that disappears within days. The real result, collagen-driven volume, builds over 6-12 weeks per session. By the end of your 2-3 session course, the difference is cumulative and natural-looking.
Is Sculptra safe? What about nodules?
When properly reconstituted, injected by a trained doctor, and massaged per protocol, the risk of nodules is low. Correct dilution (typically 8-10ml of sterile water + lidocaine) and following the 5-5-5 rule are critical. Your doctor will explain the full risk profile honestly.
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