Sculptra uses PLLA to stimulate collagen production in the skin, gradually improving wrinkles and volume.
We monitor changes in your skin to determine the number of sessions and the intervals between them, rather than aiming to complete the result in a single session.
Sculptra uses PLLA to stimulate collagen production in the skin, gradually improving wrinkles and volume. We monitor changes in your skin to determine the number of sessions and the intervals between them, rather than aiming to complete the result in a single session.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Ingredient | PLLA (Poly-L-Lactic Acid) |
| Goal | Gradual change in wrinkles and volume through a collagen response |
| Treatment Plan | Typically around 3 sessions (1–4), spaced roughly 4–6 weeks apart, for reference. Adjusted according to goals and response |
| Recovery | Swelling, bruising, nodules, and inflammation are possible. Follow the massage method and duration you are instructed to use |
Sculptra is a collagen-stimulating treatment that uses PLLA (Poly-L-Lactic Acid). It induces collagen production through the tissue response that occurs after injection, and changes in wrinkles and volume are observed as time passes.
It is used to improve facial wrinkles in adults, and changes appear as collagen is produced. Immediately after the procedure, swelling and the effect of the injected solution may also be visible.
Its characteristic feature is inducing collagen production to supplement volume and improve wrinkles. Rather than completing the shape in a single session, the treatment is planned while checking the response of the skin and tissue.
Immediately after injection, the area may appear swollen due to the solution used for reconstitution together with the swelling itself. This appearance settling down should not immediately be taken to mean the treatment had no effect, nor should additional treatment be decided based on the appearance right after the procedure alone.
The extent of volume loss, skin thickness, and prior treatment history are checked, and the number of sessions needed is planned. Unlike hyaluronic acid fillers, it cannot be reversed in the same way using a dissolving enzyme, so it is important to avoid over-correction from the start and to observe the response.
It is not used in thin, highly mobile areas such as the lips or under the eyes. Please inform us of any inflammation or infection at the treatment site, autoimmune disease, history of keloids, and whether you are pregnant or breastfeeding. If a clearly defined shape change is needed within a short period, another treatment may be more suitable.
Hyaluronic acid fillers fill space with a gel to supplement volume and shape. Sculptra produces gradual change as the skin responds to PLLA and generates collagen.
Radiesse consists of CaHA microspheres and the gel that carries them. The treatment plan differs depending on the purpose—such as volume supplementation or elasticity management—and the dilution method used. The choice is made by considering the desired speed and extent of change together with skin condition.
Immediately after the procedure, the area may appear swollen due to the reconstitution solution and swelling. Rather than judging the result based on the initial appearance alone, changes in wrinkles and volume from the subsequent collagen response are observed.
Sculptra is generally planned as around 3 sessions spaced 4–6 weeks apart, though this may range from 1–4 sessions depending on skin condition. The skin’s response and the change you’re aiming for are checked at each session to determine the next treatment.
Swelling, bruising, tenderness, or redness may occur, and papules, nodules, or an inflammatory reaction may develop at a later stage. Please follow the massage method and duration you are instructed to use. Massage does not prevent all nodules.
Please inform the clinic if you feel a newly formed firm lump, or if redness, warmth, or pain occurs. If severe pain, a change in skin color, or a visual disturbance occurs, you must receive an immediate medical evaluation.
The ingredients, the initial volume change, and the collagen response that develops over time differ between the two. The choice is made by considering the extent of volume loss, skin condition, your goals, and the recovery schedule together.
Sculptra is not a hyaluronic acid filler, so it cannot be dissolved with hyaluronidase. Please proceed only after a thorough consultation on the outcome you want and treatment area beforehand.
For Sculptra, the guided massage is important for preventing nodules. Please follow the method and duration provided.
As a reference, around 3 sessions spaced 4–6 weeks apart, though the actual course can run anywhere from 1 to 4 depending on skin condition. Each session’s plan is set by checking the skin’s response and your goals at that point.
The course of a nodule varies depending on its type and timing—some resolve on their own, while others require treatment. If a nodule, redness, or pain occurs, please let us know right away rather than waiting. We will check the condition and respond accordingly.
