Sculptra is poly-L-lactic acid, a biocompatible, biodegradable collagen stimulator approved by the FDA in the US. Sculptra does not contain any human or animal components, no allergy testing is needed prior to treatments.

Sculptra works by stimulating collagen production, helping restore your skin’s inner structure and volume.

Sculptra is used to correct shallow to deep wrinkles and folds on the face. Administered with the appropriate injection technique Sculptra is clinically approved for deep folds between the nose and mouth (nasolabial folds), also called “smile lines”, lines framing the mouth (marionette lines), chin wrinkles, volume loss of the hollows of the temples, jawline, frontal and lateral cheeks.

Sculptra is designed to give you noticeable results that emerge gradually and can last more than two years. Don’t be disappointed if you don’t see immediate results. A few days after treatment, you may look as you did before treatment. This is normal and temporary.

No, since results happen gradually, you’ll see subtle, yet noticeable, appearance in the reduction of facial wrinkles and folds.

The number of treatments vary from person to person, depending on how much collagen has been lost. On average, two to three appointments are needed over a period of 2-4 months.

Side effects reported include injection site pain, redness, bruising, tenderness, itching and lumps, bleeding or swelling. Small bumps under the skin can sometimes be noticeable when pressing on the treated area. Larger lumps, with or without inflammation, have also been reported. However, with the expertise of our injectors and the right dilution, these side effects are greatly minimized.

You should not have Sculptra if you have a permanent filler such as Bio-Polymers. Severe Autoinmune disease is not a contraindication but a caution to use a more diluted product.

Sculptra should not be used by people who are allergic to any ingredient of the product or have a history of keloid formation or hypertrophic scarring. Safety has not been established in patients who are pregnant, lactating, breastfeeding, or under 18 years of age.

Not at all! In fact, many men like the slow, gradual effect of Sculptra. The number of men choosing treatments like Sculptra has risen fast, in the past three years alone, men have received over one million Sculptra treatments.

Downtime is minimal. You may experience mild redness, swelling, or bruising, which usually subsides within a few days. Patients are advised to avoid strenuous exercise, alcohol, and sun exposure for 24 hours after treatment.

Yes, Sculptra can be safely combined with other aesthetic treatments like neuromodulators (Botox/Dysport) or laser treatments for a comprehensive rejuvenation plan.