Injectable Treatments
Sculptra
A bio-stimulating injectable that gradually restores lost volume by stimulating your body's own collagen production.
45-60 minutes
Mild swelling for 1-3 days
Gradual improvement over 2-6 months
Up to 2 years
Overview
Sculptra is a bio-stimulating injectable made from poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA), a biocompatible substance that works with your body to gradually rebuild lost collagen. Unlike traditional dermal fillers that add immediate volume, Sculptra stimulates your own collagen production over time, creating natural, long-lasting structural improvement. It is particularly effective for addressing volume loss, skin laxity, and overall facial ageing.
How It Works
Sculptra is injected into targeted areas of the face using a series of small injections or cannula technique. The product acts as a scaffold, stimulating fibroblasts to produce new collagen over the following weeks and months. Results develop gradually, which means the improvement appears natural and is not immediately obvious to others. Most patients require 2 to 3 sessions, spaced approximately 4 to 6 weeks apart.
Benefits
- Stimulates your body's own collagen production
- Gradual, natural-looking results that develop over time
- Restores volume and improves skin quality simultaneously
- Long-lasting results — up to 2 years
- Treats the underlying cause of ageing (collagen loss) rather than just masking it
Is This Treatment Right for You?
Sculptra is ideal for patients experiencing facial volume loss, skin laxity, or hollowing. It suits patients who prefer a gradual, natural improvement rather than immediate dramatic change. It is particularly popular with patients in their 40s, 50s, and 60s who want to address the structural changes of ageing.
Investment
From £350
From £350 per vial. Most patients require 2-3 sessions spaced 4-6 weeks apart.
Individual results may vary. Images do not guarantee outcomes. Every patient's skin, anatomy, and treatment goals are different.
Frequently Asked Questions
Traditional dermal fillers add immediate volume using hyaluronic acid. Sculptra works differently — it stimulates your own collagen production over time. The results are more gradual and natural, and they last significantly longer (up to 2 years compared to 6-18 months for most fillers).
Most patients benefit from 2 to 3 sessions, spaced 4 to 6 weeks apart. Your practitioner will create a personalised treatment plan based on your degree of volume loss and your goals.
Aftercare
- 1Massage the treated areas 5 times a day for 5 minutes for 5 days (the '5-5-5 rule')
- 2Some swelling, tenderness, or bruising is normal
- 3Avoid strenuous exercise for 24 hours
- 4Avoid excessive sun or heat exposure for 48 hours
- 5Results develop gradually — be patient with the process
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