Botox
Effective for localized wrinkle improvement
Sculptra
Sculptra
A magical transformation — skin that looks younger over time
Meet a collagen stimulator with enhanced volumizing strength. Unlike ordinary fillers that inject foreign substances, it produces collagen on its own to fill insufficient volume, wrinkles, and elasticity all at once.
About
Filling from deep within the skin
Sculptra's main ingredient is PLLA (Poly-L-Lactic Acid), a type of synthetic polymer derived from fruit components. Unlike ordinary fillers that inject foreign substances, it is a pure collagen stimulator that produces collagen on its own. You can expect natural volumizing results that build over time.
- Outstanding effect in activating hidden collagen deep within the skin
- A treatment that improves wrinkled skin and fills in volume
- Noticeable wrinkle improvement as moisture is absorbed into the body
- Improves facial volume along with elasticity
- Addresses insufficient volume, wrinkles, and elasticity at once
- A natural volumizing effect that lasts for over 25 months
Principle
How Sculptra works
When you receive Sculptra treatment, your skin begins to change. Let's take a look at how it fills wrinkles and volume.
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Wrinkles before treatment
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Injected Sculptra fills wrinkles and volume
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Wrinkles improve as moisture is absorbed into the body
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As PLLA breaks down, collagen production is stimulated
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Noticeable results after about 5–6 weeks
Feature
Features of Sculptra
- Natural volume
- As collagen is produced over time, it fills in for a natural volumizing effect
- Improved wrinkles and elasticity
- Helps the skin restore its own elasticity and improves wrinkles
- Improvement of depressed areas
- Improves areas that are depressed or scarred due to genetics, weight loss, and other causes
- Long-lasting results
- Results appear from week 4–5 after treatment and last for at least 25 months
Area
Treatment areas
- 01Cheekbones (cheeks)
- 02Nasolabial folds
- 03Temples
- 04Lower jaw
- 05Jawline (V-line)
- 06Under-eye wrinkles
- 07Perioral wrinkles
- 08Sagging cheeks
Check List
When you need Sculptra
If you want natural, long-lasting volume without the burden
- Those who find surgical treatment burdensome
- Those who want to slow the pace of aging
- Those who want to create a vibrant image
- Those who want to fill in hollow areas
- Those who want tear-trough correction and jawline improvement
- Those who want to achieve results naturally
- Those who want results that last a long time
Compare
Botox vs Filler vs Sculptra
Unlike surgeries such as fat grafting, Sculptra requires no surgery, anesthesia, or recovery period. It is also possible for those who are too thin or for whom fat grafting is difficult due to hard-to-find subcutaneous fat layers.
Volume that keeps building over time is precisely what sets it apart from fat grafting, where volume diminishes over time.
Filler
Effective for filling insufficient volume and correcting contours
Sculptra
Restores facial volume and elasticity to improve insufficient volume and wrinkles simultaneously
Process
A meticulous treatment process
We will also assess whether Sculptra is suitable for you and consult with you in detail after diagnosis.
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Consultation with medical staff
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Treatment design by area
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Sculptra treatment
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Careful, area-by-area procedure
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Guidance on post-treatment precautions
FAQ
FAQ
What ingredient is the Sculptra treatment made of?
It is an injection of PLLA (Poly-L-Lactic Acid), a biodegradable polymer that breaks down within the body. It is a collagen stimulator that stimulates the dermal to subcutaneous layers of the skin to induce the production of your own collagen.
When do the results appear after the treatment and how long do they last?
The hydration sensation right after injection subsides within a few days, and from 4 to 6 weeks later your own collagen begins to build up. The results last a long time, up to 2 years or more.
Which areas (concerns) is it most effective for?
It is best for gently restoring volume and improving the contour across the face as a whole, such as hollow cheeks, sunken temples, deep nasolabial folds, and loss of jawline elasticity.
Is there a risk of side effects such as nodules (hard lumping)?
If the drug does not dissolve properly or is injected in a lump into a shallow layer, nodule side effects can occur. Therefore, allowing sufficient hydration time, using accurate injection technique, and performing self-massage after the procedure are very important.
Do I have to do the '5-5-5 massage' after the Sculptra treatment?
Yes, it is essential. To ensure the injected PLLA particles disperse evenly within the skin without lumping, you should gently massage the treatment area 5 times a day, for 5 minutes each, for 5 days.
How many sessions should I receive to get satisfying volume?
For the layering effect of the collagen that builds up, we generally recommend about 3 consecutive sessions at intervals of 4 to 6 weeks.
Is there an injection that can dissolve it right away if I don't like the result?
Unlike HA fillers, there is no antidote (dissolving injection) that dissolves it instantly. Because it slowly breaks down into water and carbon dioxide within the body, the initial design and injecting an appropriate dose are very important.
How much pain or downtime (swelling, bruising) is there during the treatment?
Because a local anesthetic (lidocaine) is mixed in when hydrating the drug and a blunt-tipped cannula is used, the treatment pain tends to be minimal. Mild swelling and fine bruising may occur for about 2 to 4 days after the treatment.
Why does the volume fill in right after the treatment and then subside a few days later?
The sense of volume right after the treatment is due to the fluid used to dissolve the drug (saline/anesthetic) and slight swelling. As this fluid is absorbed into the body within 2 to 3 days, it temporarily subsides, and from 4 weeks later your own collagen builds up to form the actual volume.
What is the correct technique to keep in mind when doing the 5-5-5 massage?
After washing your hands thoroughly, apply a moisturizing cream and gently push each area in a circular motion at a moderate intensity that does not cause excessive pain, so that the PLLA particles disperse evenly within the skin.