Info: Sculptra®

Sculptra Treatment Process

As all new treatment journeys the treatment begins with an initial consultation and assessment.

During the consultation, we will assess your face and skin, and you can learn more about the procedure, ask questions, and outline your objectives to confirm that Sculptra is the right choice for you. You can then schedule a treatment date that fits your schedule.

As with most of the Aesthetic treatments, the treatment is not done on the day of assessment. Sculptra has to be prepared at least a day before treatment so that it is ready for use on that particular treatment day. Hence, pre-payment for treatment is always taken, as the vials are prepared specifically for you, the patient.

On the day of treatment, we will reassess, clean and prepare your face. A topical anaesthetic cream can be applied to numb the area. You will not feel any pain or discomfort with Sculptra treatment. Not least, Sculptra has a local anaesthetic solution mixed in with it. Sculptra will be injected into each site of volume concern, using a very fine needle or, more often, with a cannula inserted through a single skin point of entry, such as on the cheek. A typical Sculptra treatment session lasts around 30 to 60 minutes, and this procedure does not involve any lengthy or complex recovery. You can leave the clinic right away and resume most regular activities immediately. However, you will experience some light bruising at the injection sites and initial swelling in the treated areas. It is best to avoid any strenuous activities for the first day or two.

Any bruising or initial discomfort after the procedure should subside within a few days. Post-treatment swelling rapidly subsides over 12 days, as it is initially present due to the saline, water, and local anaesthetic carrier for the poly-L-lactic acid particles. If swelling persists longer or you notice any other symptoms or side effects, you must contact as.
You will be asked to massage the treated areas several times a day for six weeks, which helps prevent nodules and develop normal, smooth contours and fill.

Typically, the number of vials injected depends on age, medical condition and extent of the volume loss. Usually two to three treatment sessions are scheduled, 6-8 weeks apart.

We will also schedule a further follow-up appointment after every treatment session. If requested, further maintenance sessions can be booked, which should reinforce and bolster the treatment benefits.

What to Expect During and After the Procedure

You should not experience any notable pain or discomfort during the procedure. You may just notice a light pinch or feeling of pressure as the needle penetrates the skin, along with some mild sensitivity after the procedure, with the volume swelling for a few hours. Once that swelling completely settles within 12 to 24 hours, you will not see the results immediately, as the biostimulation is gradual, starting from 6 to 8 weeks after treatment, and progressively improving facial volume and skin quality over the first six months. It is important to understand that, unlike Hyaluronic gel fillers, it takes a few weeks for the benefits of Sculptra to start to appear.

Ideal Candidates for Sculptra Injections

Many people can benefit from Sculptra treatment, particularly those who have lost weight following the weight-reducing injections treatment, have noticed the signs of ageing, or the impacts of the environment on their facial volume and skin. Sculptra treatment helps with issues like wrinkles, fine lines, sagging skin, hollow cheeks, jowls, and nasolabial folds, among others. It helps reduce the visibility of wrinkles and lines, soften contours, and elevate recessed or sunken skin areas. And it does this in an extraordinary way, giving a natural volumised appearance.

Elderly patients seeking aesthetic treatments to address recent weight loss or age-related volume loss and skin laxity may opt for Sculptra injections, which are strongly preferred over hyaluronate gel fillers. Since it not only fills areas of volume loss but also stimulates collagen production, it can provide clearer benefits for older patients whose natural collagen levels are very low. It can treat hollow temples, under-eye bags, loss of volume in the cheeks, and other issues. Most people, regardless of age or skin type, should be suitable for this treatment.

Most visible benefits tend to be seen in patients aged 40 to 80, with the peak age of starting treatment being 55 years. This corresponds to when the patients become concerned about their weight, and hormonal changes occur, and subsequently, when collagen levels decline. However, older individuals can also see notable improvements, merely requiring more vials to obtain the necessary collagen stimulation. The only patients who may not be suitable for Sculptra are those with a strong history of allergies, known autoimmune disorders, or active inflammatory conditions, where the risks might outcome the benefits of treatment.