Sculptra involves injecting PLLA, a component that aids collagen production, beneath the skin to induce collagen regeneration. Unlike fat or fillers, it promotes the production of collagen, the key to youthfulness, increasing volume to smooth out wrinkles and naturally create volume, resulting in a smooth, youthful face. It is recommended to undergo 1–2 vials per session, with at least 3 sessions at 3–4 week intervals. At Dicarat Clinic, the main component, PLLA, decomposes into water and carbon dioxide after a certain period, leaving no residue in the body, and as it decomposes, it stimulates collagen production, leading to long-lasting effects.
Within 30 minutes
Numbing cream (takes 10–15 minutes) & local anesthesia
Immediate return to daily activities
3 sessions: Over 18 months
What is the main component of Sculptra®, PLLA (Poly-L-lactic acid)?
It is an autologous collagen production inducer containing PLLA, approved simultaneously by the U.S. FDA, European CE, and Korean MFDS. It increases volume through autologous collagen regeneration, providing a natural volume rather than an artificial one. The main component, PLLA, decomposes into water and carbon dioxide after a certain period, leaving no residue in the body, and as it decomposes, it stimulates collagen production, leading to long-lasting effects.
Who is Sculptra recommended for?
Collagen constitutes over 90% of the dermal layer of the skin. As collagen decreases, the volume of facial bones diminishes, and the position of fat changes, leading to structural changes within the skin and visible signs of aging such as facial wrinkles. Sculptra is recommended for individuals concerned about sunken temples, under-eye hollows, deep nasolabial folds, and uneven facial contours that make them appear older, as well as those who find fat grafting or fillers burdensome.