What is Sculptra?
How Does Sculptra Work?
How Much Does Sculptra Cost?
How Long Does Sculptra Last?
About Sculptra Injectable Collagen Treatment
As we age, our bodies produce less collagen, resulting in the formation of wrinkles. Sculptra is an FDA-approved injectable that helps gradually replace lost collagen—the most common protein in the body used to form a framework to support cells and tissue. Injections of Sculptra help replenish the collagen lost over time, resulting in a more youthful appearance. Sculptra is made from poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA), a biocompatible, biodegradable synthetic substance used for many years in other medical applications, such as dissolvable stitches. Once injected under the skin, Sculptra helps to stimulate the production of new collagen, which leads to the gradual correction of wrinkles. Because Sculptra works with your body's natural processes, results are subtle and natural-looking. And because Sculptra helps to replenish lost collagen, results can last for years. If you're looking for a way to turn back the clock and achieve a more youthful appearance, Sculptra may be right for you.
Conditions Sculptra Treats
Sculptra is an FDA-approved injectable that helps to restore lost volume and improve the appearance of wrinkles and folds in the face. Unlike other fillers plump the skin, Sculptra stimulates collagen production, resulting in a more natural, long-lasting result. Sculptra is injected into the deep layers of the skin, where it works to replace lost volume and smooth out wrinkles and folds. The results of Sculptra are gradual but can last up to two years. Sculptra is an ideal treatment for those who want to correct moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds without surgery or downtime. If you're looking for a way to smooth out your smile lines or laugh lines, Sculptra may be right for you.
Source: Sculptra® Aesthetic
Sculptra Before and After Results
Sculptra is an injectable treatment that can help to smooth out the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines. It is commonly used to treat smile lines, marionette lines, and chin wrinkles. Sculptra works by replenishing the body's natural stores of collagen, which helps to give the skin a youthful and healthy appearance. The treatment is injected just below the skin's surface, where it quickly goes to work, filling in wrinkles and giving the skin a more even texture. Results typically last for several months, and most patients require a series of treatments to achieve their desired outcome. Sculptra is an excellent choice for patients looking for a non-surgical option to help improve the look of their skin.


We offer Sculptra treatments at the Beverly Hills Rejuvenation Center to help our patients achieve a youthful appearance. Sculptra is a dermal filler that is injected into the skin to add volume and reduce the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines. In addition, Sculptra can also help to improve the overall texture and tone of the skin. The results of Sculptra are long-lasting, and patients can expect to see a noticeable improvement in their appearance after just a few treatment sessions if you are interested in learning more about Sculptra.
At Beverly Hills Rejuvenation Center, our staff is highly trained in delivering Sculptra treatments. Sculptra is an injectable filler that can help to volumize and lift the skin, reducing the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines. Sculptra treatments can also help to stimulate collagen production, resulting in long-term improvements in skin health. Our patients love Sculptra because it provides natural-looking results that last for months or even years. If you're looking for a non-surgical way to turn back the clock, Sculptra may be right for you. Please schedule a consultation at Beverly Hills Rejuvenation Center today to learn more about our Sculptra treatments.
Sculptra FAQ’s
Is Sculptra better than fillers?
What makes Sculptra different is that it's made of poly-l-lactic-acid, a biocompatible synthetic material that has been used in dissolvable stitches and other medical implants for over 30 years. While other fillers fill in the spaces in your skin, a Sculptra filler gives your skin a hand so it can do it independently. And that's the secret to why Sculptra always looks amazingly natural. When injected beneath the skin's surface, Sculptra stimulates the production of collagen, a protein that provides structure and support for the skin.
Can you overfill with Sculptra?
It is highly unlikely that you will receive an overfilled look from Sculptra. One treatment will generally not be enough, so it's up to the individual patient as they like their results and can stop at any time depending on what kind of transformation desires them most.
This passage discusses how this procedure works, which helps explain why some people may need multiple treatments before seeing successful outcomes with their new everlasting face!
Does Sculptra work right away?
No. Unlike other wrinkle fillers, SCULPTRA provides a gradual improvement of the depressed area over several weeks as the treatment effects occur. During the initial treatment session with SCULPTRA, a contour defect should be under-corrected, not fully-corrected or over-corrected. Your treatment worked immediately because of swelling caused by the injection and the water used to dilute SCULPTRA. This usually resolves in several hours to a few days and may cause the original wrinkle to reappear: you may look as you did before your treatment. Visible wrinkle correction results appear slowly. Your healthcare provider should see you again in three or more weeks to decide if you need additional injections.
Where does Sculptra get injected?
Sculptra is a synthetic and biocompatible material that can be injected below the surface of your skin to deliver microparticle beads made from poly-L-lactic acid. This compostable polymer was found almost exclusively through natural sources like fruit trees, corn crops, or sugarcane fields. However, scientists have produced it synthetically because it's much more effective than its predecessors!
Who should not use Sculptra?
You should not get SCULPTRA if you:
- Have severe allergies with a history of severe reactions (anaphylaxis) or multiple severe allergies. Use of SCULPTRA may result in an allergic reaction.
- Are allergic to any ingredient of SCULPTRA: "poly-L-lactic acid" (PLLA), carboxymethylcellulose (USP), or non-pyrogenic mannitol (USP).
- Previously had or had risk factors for hypertrophic scarring or keloid formation.
Source: Patient_Brochure_Sculptra_US_1.pdf (galderma.com)
What should I tell my doctor before getting Sculptra?
The following are important treatment considerations for you to discuss with your doctor and understand to help avoid unsatisfactory results and complications.
- SCULPTRA has not been studied under the age of 18.
- Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding. The safety of SCULPTRA has not been studied in pregnant or breastfeeding women.
- Tell your doctor if you are taking any medications used to decrease the body's natural defense system (immunosuppressants). SCULPTRA injections may then result in an increased risk of infection.
- Tell your doctor if you have a bleeding disorder or are taking medication that can thin your blood or prolong bleeding, such as aspirin and warfarin. As with any injection procedure, this may increase your risk of bruising or bleeding at the injection site.
- Avoid or minimize hard (strenuous) exercise and exposure to extensive sun, UV lamps, indoor tanning beds/booths, or extreme temperatures within 24 hours after treatment with SCULPTRA. Any of these may cause temporary redness, swelling, pain, and/or itching at the injection site.
- Tell your doctor if you have recently had skin therapies such as laser treatment, mechanical or chemical peels, or hair removal. This may lead to an increased risk of side effects such as redness, swelling, heat, or pain in the skin.
If you have any additional questions about any topic in this section, please discuss it further with your doctor.
In addition to the other information in this guide, you should be aware of the following: It is unknown whether SCULPTRA may be seen during radiologic imaging of your face, and SCULPTRA may be visible via ultrasound and MRI. If you have an ultrasound or MRI performed on the area injected with SCULPTRA, inform your healthcare provider that you have SCULPTRA injected. In an animal study, SCULPTRA implants were observed in 100% of the animals via MRI and ultrasound imaging 24 hours after injection. Ninety (90) days after injection, SCULPTRA was observed in 30% of the animals via ultrasound and no animals via 4 (10) MRIs. SCULPTRA was not served at either time point via CT scan or standard, plain radiography.
Source: Patient_Brochure_Sculptra_US_1.pdf (galderma.com
What should I do Expect to happen at my Sculptra treatment?
Your healthcare provider will answer your questions and ask about your medical history to determine if a SCULPTRA injection is appropriate for you. Tell your healthcare provider about all 9 (10) medicines you are taking, even over-the-counter medications or treatments. You and your healthcare provider will determine if a topical or local anesthetic is needed.
- To prepare for an injection session, all makeup should be removed.
- For each facial wrinkle candidate for this treatment, an injection grid will be decided, and the area to be injected will be cleaned with an antiseptic.
- SCULPTRA will be injected in multiple small amounts into or under the skin using a fine needle in a grid pattern.
- After injection, the treated area should be massaged to distribute the product evenly.
- An ice pack should be applied to the treatment area to help reduce swelling unless directed by your healthcare provider.
What should I do after my Sculptra treatment?
As with any injectable wrinkle filler, you can expect injection-related side effects, such as bleeding, tenderness or pain/discomfort, redness, bruising, or swelling. These side effects generally resolve within a few hours to a few days but could last 14 days or longer. For more information on adverse events, see previous sections" RESULTS OF THE U.S. CLINICAL STUDIES" and" WHAT ADVERSE EVENTS HAVE BEEN REPORTED THROUGH VOLUNTARY POST-MARKETING SURVEILLANCE OF SCULPTRA AND SCULPTRA USE IN AND OUTSIDE OF THE US?"
Your healthcare provider will give you specific post-treatment care instructions. Some particular instructions you should follow after treatment are:
- Massage the treated area 5 minutes 5 times daily for five days after your treatment.
- Within the first 24 hours after your treatment, apply ice or an ice pack wrapped in cloth (avoid putting ice directly on your skin) to the treatment area to help reduce swelling.
- Avoid or minimize hard (strenuous) exercise and exposure to extensive sun, UV lamps, indoor tanning beds/booths, or extreme temperatures within 24 hours after treatment with SCULPTRA.
- Report any worsening or longer-lasting signs of symptoms to your healthcare provider. Seek immediate medical attention if you develop symptoms such as unusual pain, vision changes, a white appearance of skin near the injection site, or any signs of a stroke (including sudden difficulty speaking, numbness or weakness in your face, arms, or legs, difficulty walking, face drooping, severe headache, dizziness, or confusion) during or shortly after the procedure (http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/stroke.html
Source: Patient_Brochure_Sculptra_US_1.pdf (galderma.com)