Sculptra · PLLA-SCA injectable
Restore gradually.
Look naturally refreshed.
A collagen-stimulating injectable designed for gradual, subtle-looking improvement in facial wrinkles and cheek-region concerns—with a plan tailored to your features and timeline.
Designed around your goals
What it can address.
Cheek-region lines
Addresses fine lines and wrinkles in the cheek region as part of a thoughtfully balanced facial plan.
Nasolabial folds
Can correct shallow to deep contour deficiencies through the folds that extend from the nose toward the mouth.
Facial wrinkles
Supports gradual improvement in other appropriate facial wrinkles after an individual assessment.
Collagen support
Works with the skin’s own collagen response over time rather than relying only on an immediate visible change.
The technology
A gradual conversation with your collagen.
Sculptra contains injectable poly-L-lactic acid, known as PLLA-SCA. Once placed by a trained provider, it helps stimulate the skin’s natural collagen response over time.
The water used to prepare Sculptra creates an immediate post-treatment fullness that typically subsides. The intended improvement develops gradually, so the treatment plan is evaluated across a series rather than judged on the first few days.
Treatment settings and candidacy are individualized after consultation.
Your treatment journey
Clear, considered care.
Plan
We assess your medical history, skin quality, facial structure and priorities to determine whether Sculptra is appropriate for you.
Treat
Sculptra is injected into the planned facial areas. Temporary swelling, tenderness, redness or bruising can occur after treatment.
Evolve
Your provider evaluates the response over time and recommends the timing and number of sessions appropriate for your plan. Results develop gradually and vary.
Treatment areas
Personalized for
your features.
Cheek regionNasolabial foldsAppropriate facial wrinklesPersonalized facial plan
Frequently asked
Good to know.
Is Sculptra a traditional filler?
Sculptra is an injectable poly-L-lactic acid treatment that stimulates natural collagen production. Its effect develops gradually, which makes the treatment journey different from an immediate-result hyaluronic acid filler.
When will I see a result?
Sculptra is designed for progressive change. Early fullness from the treatment fluid typically settles, and the intended improvement develops gradually as collagen production is stimulated. Timing and response vary.
How many sessions will I need?
There is no universal number. Your provider will recommend a personalized series based on your anatomy, degree of correction, response and goals.
What should I expect after treatment?
Possible injection-site effects include swelling, tenderness, redness, pain, bruising, bleeding or itching. Your provider will give you specific aftercare instructions and explain when to contact the practice.
Who should not receive Sculptra?
Sculptra should not be used by people allergic to its ingredients or with a history of keloid formation or hypertrophic scarring. Safety has not been established during pregnancy or breastfeeding, or in people under 18. A medical assessment is required.
A thoughtful note
Sculptra is a medical injectable with risks that include injection-site reactions and delayed lumps or nodules. Rare but serious complications are possible with facial injections. Share your complete medical history, medications, allergies, prior procedures and scarring history. This page is educational and does not replace the product’s full safety information.
Official Sculptra safety informationReady when you are
Let’s create your
personalized plan.
Begin with a one-on-one consultation at NOVA in Costa Mesa.