FAQs Sculptra®

  • What is Sculptra®?

    Sculptra® is an injectable collagen stimulator containing microparticles of poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA-SCA), Sculptra® helps restore facial skin structure, which may provide long-lasting skin improvement

  • How many treatments will I need?

    On average, you will have 2 to 3 treatment sessions over the course of a few months. The number of injections at each session will vary based on the treatment plan determined by you and our medical director, Dr. Sonya G.

  • When will I see visible results?

    Most patients experience results as soon as 1 month, with sustained results for up to 2 years.

    It is essential to work with a medical aesthetics doctor and discuss a treatment plan.

    Typical treatment is 3 sessions spaced at least 3 to 4 weeks apart.

  • What to do post treatment?

    Massage the treated area to evenly distribute Sculptra®.

    A good rule of thumb is 5-5-5:

    Massage the injected area for 5 minutes, 5 times a day, for 5 days in a row.

  • Which areas are treated with Sculptra®?

    Sculptra® is used to correct shallow-to-deep wrinkles and folds on the face.1 Administered with the appropriate injection technique from a trained specialist, Sculptra® is clinically approved for:

    Cheek Wrinkles

    Smile Lines (deep folds between the nose and mouth)

    Marionette Lines (lines framing the mouth)

    Chin Wrinkles

  • Is Sculptra® Safe?

    Sculptra® is FDA and Health Canada approved in the United States and in Canada. This product has been used worldwide since 1999.

    Sculptra® has already been used safely with excellent results in Europe in more than 150,000 patients.

    It's the original liquid facelift that requires absolutely no surgery or lengthy downtime.

    Sculptra® is made of a synthetic material called poly-L-lactic acid that is absorbed naturally by the body and has been used for years in dissolvable stitches.

    Since Sculptra® does not contain any human or animal components, no allergy testing is needed prior to treatments.

  • How long does Sculptra® last?

    One treatment of Sculptra® can last over 2 years, after which maintenance treatments can be scheduled once a year.

  • Who is an ideal candidate for Sculptra®?

    Sculptra® is ideal for men and women who want to restore their youthful look by smoothing away wrinkles and replacing volume loss.

    It can also help achieve the same effects as a surgical eyelid lift, but without the surgery. Patients should be in good health with the targeted area being free of infection and inflammation

  • What are the results achieved by Sculptra®?

    Sculptra® is used to rejuvenate the facial contours. The therapeutic ingredient is poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA), a substance that helps the skin rebuild itself by boosting collagen levels.

    This makes the skin younger, smoothing away wrinkles and replacing volume loss.