Sculptra
$378
Sculptra is a poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA) collagen biostimulator supplied as a lyophilized powder for reconstitution. Rather than adding gel volume, its PLLA microparticles trigger a controlled response that stimulates the skin’s own collagen gradually over a series of treatments, for natural-looking restoration of facial volume that develops over months.
How Sculptra works
Sculptra is a pure biostimulator: it does not fill directly but prompts the body to rebuild collagen. After reconstitution and injection, the PLLA microparticles cause a controlled, subclinical response that drives gradual collagen synthesis. Because the result depends on new collagen, it develops progressively across a series of sessions for a subtle, natural outcome.
What’s in Sculptra
PLLA microparticles, 150 mg per vial.
Poly-L-lactic acid is a synthetic, biocompatible, resorbable polymer. Its microparticles stimulate fibroblasts to produce new collagen over time, then biodegrade and clear from the body.
Freeze-dried preparation, 367.5 mg per vial.
Each vial contains 367.5 mg of freeze-dried powder, including 150 mg of PLLA, reconstituted before use.
Reconstituted with sterile water.
Sculptra is reconstituted with sterile water for injection before use, agitated thoroughly until evenly suspended; lidocaine may be added per the clinical protocol.
Reconstitution & treatment
Treatment focus
Specifications
Frequently asked questions
What is Sculptra?
A poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA) collagen biostimulator supplied as a lyophilized powder. It is reconstituted with sterile water and injected to stimulate the skin’s own collagen over a series of treatments.
How is Sculptra different from a filler?
It does not add gel volume directly; the PLLA stimulates new collagen gradually, so the result develops over months and across several sessions for a natural look.
Is Sculptra FDA approved?
Yes. Sculptra is approved by the US FDA (PMA P030050) for aesthetic indications, manufactured by Galderma.
How is Sculptra reconstituted?
With sterile water for injection per the instructions for use, agitated thoroughly until evenly suspended; lidocaine may be added per the clinical protocol.
How many treatments are needed?
Sculptra is given as a series of treatments spaced several weeks apart; the practitioner determines the number based on the area and goals.
When will results show?
Because results come from new collagen, they build gradually over weeks to months rather than appearing immediately.
How long do results last?
Sculptra provides long-lasting, gradual restoration that builds across the treatment series and is maintained as collagen is stimulated.
Who can administer Sculptra?
Licensed, trained practitioners only — reconstitution and injection technique require appropriate training.
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Safety information
Sculptra is approved by the US FDA (PMA P030050) for aesthetic indications. This product is a collagen stimulator for licensed practitioners only. It must be prepared and injected at the appropriate depth using aseptic technique. Do not treat over active infection or inflammation, and avoid in pregnancy and breastfeeding or in patients with known hypersensitivity to the product components. As with all collagen biostimulators, delayed nodules or foreign-body reactions are possible; correct preparation, injection plane and technique help reduce this risk. Refer to the manufacturer’s instructions for use before treatment.
Sculptra is a trademark of its respective brand owner. For licensed healthcare professionals only. Last reviewed: June 2026.
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