SCULPTRA®

Over time, your skin naturally produces less collagen, which can contribute to loss of facial volume, wrinkles, folds and changes in skin firmness. Sculptra Aesthetic is an injectable treatment designed to stimulate your skin's natural collagen production, helping restore a fuller, smoother and more youthful-looking appearance over time. 

At Pristine Skin and Laser, our experienced aesthetic providers use Sculptra as part of a personalized approach to facial rejuvenation. Rather than simply adding immediate volume, Sculptra works gradually to help support your skin's own collagen production for results that develop progressively. 

What is Sculptra? 

Sculptra Aesthetic is an injectable collagen stimulator made with poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA). Unlike traditional dermal fillers that primarily work by adding immediate volume, Sculptra is designed to stimulate collagen production within the skin. 

As collagen production increases, Sculptra can help improve the appearance of facial volume loss, wrinkles, folds and skin firmness. Results develop gradually, allowing for a subtle transformation over time. 

Sculptra is often chosen by people who want natural-looking facial rejuvenation without an overfilled appearance. 

What can Sculptra treat? 

Sculptra may be used to address signs of facial aging associated with collagen and volume loss, including: 

• Loss of facial volume 
• Hollow or sunken-looking areas 
• Fine lines and wrinkles 
• Nasolabial folds 
• Marionette lines 
• Facial contour changes 
• Thinning or less-firm-looking skin 
• Overall signs of facial aging 

Your provider will determine whether Sculptra is appropriate for your individual anatomy, skin condition and aesthetic goals. 

Sculptra benefits 

Sculptra offers a different approach to facial rejuvenation by working with your body's natural collagen production. 

• Gradual, natural-looking results: Because Sculptra works over time, changes develop gradually rather than creating an immediate dramatic change in appearance. 
• Stimulates collagen production: Sculptra is designed to stimulate your body's natural production of collagen, an important protein that contributes to skin structure and firmness. 
• Restores the appearance of facial volume: Sculptra can help address areas where facial volume has diminished over time, contributing to a more youthful-looking facial contour. 
• Long-lasting results: Sculptra's collagen-stimulating approach can provide results that develop and remain visible over an extended period. Individual results vary. 

Sculptra vs. traditional dermal fillers 

Sculptra and traditional dermal fillers are both injectable aesthetic treatments, but they work differently. Dermal fillers typically use hyaluronic acid or other substances to add volume directly to targeted areas and can provide relatively quick results, depending on the product. Sculptra works by stimulating your body’s natural collagen production, so results develop more gradually. Your provider can help determine whether Sculptra, dermal fillers or a combination of treatments is right for your aesthetic goals. 

What should I expect during a Sculptra treatment? 

• Before treatment, your provider will evaluate your facial structure, skin and areas of volume loss. You'll discuss your aesthetic goals and develop an individualized treatment plan. 
• During the appointment, Sculptra is injected into specific areas of the face using a needle or cannula, depending on your provider's technique and treatment plan. 
• Treatment time varies depending on the number of areas being treated. 
• Immediately following treatment, you may experience temporary swelling, redness, tenderness or bruising at injection sites. Your provider will provide detailed instructions for post-treatment care. 

When will I see Sculptra results? 

One of the defining characteristics of Sculptra is that results develop gradually. Unlike a traditional dermal filler that can provide immediate volume, Sculptra relies on your body's natural collagen-production process. You may begin noticing changes as collagen develops, with results continuing to evolve over time. The number of treatments recommended and the timing of results vary based on your individual needs and treatment plan. Your provider will discuss what you can reasonably expect during your consultation. 

How long does Sculptra last? 

Sculptra is designed to provide long-lasting results by stimulating your body's own collagen production. Individual results vary based on factors such as age, lifestyle, skin condition, metabolism and the number of treatments received. 

Your provider can discuss the expected duration of results and whether maintenance treatments may be appropriate for you. 

Sculptra aftercare 

Following your provider's post-treatment instructions is an important part of your Sculptra experience. 

Your provider may recommend: 

• Following the recommended massage or aftercare instructions 
• Avoiding excessive sun or heat exposure immediately after treatment 
• Limiting strenuous activity for a period of time as directed 
• Avoiding pressure or manipulation of treated areas unless specifically instructed 
• Monitoring the treated areas and contacting your provider if you have concerns 

Your provider will give you personalized aftercare instructions based on your treatment.