Sculptra

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.