Sculptra is a biostimulater. It helps stimulate natural collagen production, which is a fibrous protein that helps maintain your skin’s shape and structure. The poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA-SCA) in Sculptra forms a framework that helps support and maintain the skin’s inner structure.

Sculptra is an injectable cosmetic treatment primarily used for facial volume restoration and collagen stimulation. Unlike dermal fillers that provide instant volume (like Juvederm or Restylane), Sculptra works gradually by stimulating your body’s own collagen production, leading to more natural and long-lasting results.

What It’s Made Of:

• Poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA): A biocompatible, biodegradable synthetic substance that has been used medically for decades (e.g., in dissolvable stitches).

What Sculptra Is Used For:

• Restoring facial volume lost due to aging or weight loss.

• Softening deep lines and wrinkles, especially:

• Nasolabial folds (smile lines)

• Marionette lines

• Chin wrinkles

• Enhancing contours in areas like the cheeks and temples.

• Increasing collagen for overall skin firmness and elasticity.

• It’s also sometimes used off-label for non-surgical butt lifts and hip dips.

How It Works:

• Injected deep into the dermis.

• Over the course of a few weeks to months, PLLA microparticles stimulate collagen production.

• Results gradually appear and typically last up to 2 years or more.

Number of Sessions:

• Typically 3 sessions over the course of a few months.

• Each session builds upon the last for more noticeable, longer-lasting results.

Pros:

• Natural-looking volume restoration.

• Long-lasting effects (up to 2+ years).

• Stimulates your own collagen, not just a temporary filler.

Cons:

• Results are not immediate—they develop over time.

• Multiple treatments are usually needed.

• Temporary swelling or bruising can occur.

• Must be injected correctly to avoid complications like nodules or lumps.