Sculptra® Aesthetic is an injectable poly-L lactic acid that produces a gradual and subtle enhancement to the skin’s appearance. Sculptra Aesthetic is not a filler, but rather can be more accurately characterized as a biostimulant that encourages your body’s natural collagen production.

Collagen is an important structural protein found in connective tissue. Its function is to keep the skin firm, youthful and smooth. As you age, your body’s collagen production decreases, and you may begin to see wrinkles or sagging. Fat loss beneath the skin also results in drooping skin, hollowed cheeks, indentations, and depressions in the face and body.

As the Sculptra microparticles are absorbed, your skin is stimulated to regrow its own natural collagen over time.  As the collagen rebuilds, the restored facial volume helps to correct shallow to deep facial wrinkles and folds.  Studies show these changes result in firmer, younger-looking skin with results lasting up to two years.  Sculptra is one of the most natural ways to ensure you age gracefully. 

When comparing hyaluronic acid fillers such as Juvederm, Restylane, Voluma, and Lyft to Sculptra, patients should consider time to see results.  Dermal fillers are able to provide a faster result as the results from Sculptra injections are gradually seen over time. 

Sculptra can treat volume loss in the: