Sculptra

What Is Sculptra?

Sculptra® is a biostimulatory injectable made of poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA). Unlike traditional hyaluronic acid fillers, Sculptra stimulates your own collagen production to gradually restore facial volume and improve skin quality.

Benefits of Sculptra

• Gradual, natural-looking rejuvenation
• Improves volume loss, hollow cheeks, and temples
• Used off-label for gluteal augmentation (butt lift)
• Enhances skin texture, firmness
• Long-lasting results (up to 2+ years)
• Complements other injectables, lasers, and energy-based treatments

How Does Sculptra Work?

Once injected beneath the skin, Sculptra microparticles act as a scaffold that encourages fibroblasts to produce new collagen. Over several weeks, your body rebuilds its own supportive framework — lifting sagging areas and improving fine lines and wrinkles. Unlike volumizing fillers, Sculptra enhances both structure and skin quality, creating a refreshed, healthy appearance.

Who Is an Ideal Candidate?

Sculptra is an excellent option for:

• Patients noticing early or moderate facial volume loss
• Individuals with hollow cheeks, temples, or jawline after aging or weight loss
• Those seeking gluteal augmentation to enhance buttock contours and reduce the appearance of cellulite
• Men and women seeking a subtle, progressive rejuvenation
• Patients on GLP-1 weight loss medications (Ozempic, Wegovy) who develop skin laxity or hollowing from rapid fat loss

Treatment Experience

• Typically performed in a series of 2–3 sessions, spaced 4–6 weeks apart.
• Minimal downtime; mild swelling or bruising is possible.
• Results gradually appear over 2–3 months and continue to improve for up to 6 months.

Safety & Side Effects

Sculptra is well-tolerated, with side effects limited to temporary redness, swelling, or bruising. Rarely, small nodules may form under the skin — an issue minimized when treatment is performed by an experienced cosmetic dermatologist using advanced techniques.

Combining Sculptra with Other Treatments

Many patients combine Sculptra with:

• Hyaluronic acid fillers for immediate results
• Botox for wrinkle reduction
• Lasers (Fraxel, VBeam, Picosecond lasers) to improve skin tone and texture
• Skin tightening devices (Sofwave) for optimal lift
• Laser-assisted drug delivery of Sculptra post-fractional ablative laser for deep lines/wrinkles

FAQs

How long do Sculptra results last?

Up to 2+ years after a full treatment series.

When will I see results?

Gradual improvement begins after 1–2 months, with continued collagen production over time.

How is it different from hyaluronic acid fillers?

HA fillers add gel-like volume immediately for structure and softening of folds and wrinkles; Sculptra rebuilds your body’s own collagen foundation and is better suited for reinflating hollowed areas.

Restore youthful volume and rebuild your foundation with Sculptra in NYC. Schedule your consultation with board certified and cosmetic fellowship trained Dr. Brian Hibler to see if this treatment is right for you.