This article is a translation of the original French article “Sculptra : le traitement pour stimuler le collagène et raffermir la peau” and is intended for the French market. Treatments, availability and prices may differ at our London clinic.
What is Sculptra?
Sculptra is an injectable treatment designed to stimulate collagen production and restore the skin's firmness. Made from poly-L-lactic acid, it works deep within the skin to strengthen its structure and combat the signs of ageing.
Why is collagen essential?
Collagen is a protein essential for maintaining the skin's elasticity and firmness. With age, its production declines, leading to the appearance of wrinkles and skin laxity.
Sculptra acts as a genuine booster of cell renewal, allowing a gradual and lasting improvement in skin quality.
How does Sculptra work?
After injection, Sculptra triggers a natural regeneration process:
- Fibroblast activation: the micro-injections stimulate the cells responsible for producing collagen.
- Improved skin structure: the skin gradually regains firmness and tone.
- Long-lasting effect: results develop over several months, with a visible effect up to two years after treatment.
Unlike conventional hyaluronic acid injections, Sculptra does not simply fill: it works deep down on the quality of the skin.
What are the benefits of Sculptra?
Sculptra is one of the most effective treatments for stimulating collagen and improving skin firmness.
- Significant increase in collagen: +66% after 3 months.
- Improved skin thickness: up to 73% after 2 years.
- Global anti-ageing effect: reduction of wrinkles, fine lines and volume loss.
- Enhanced hydration and elasticity.
When will the first results be visible?
- From 2 weeks: improved radiance and hydration.
- After 3 months: greater firmness, reduced wrinkles.
- Maximum effect after 6 months: denser, plumper skin.
Sculptra works gradually over a period of 6 months, delivering more natural and longer-lasting results than other injectable treatments.
What are the indications for Sculptra?
Sculptra is recommended to:
- Combat skin ageing and loss of firmness.
- Soften wrinkles and fine lines by stimulating collagen production.
- Redefine facial volumes by compensating for age-related fat loss.
- Improve skin texture and quality by boosting cell renewal.
Sculptra can treat several areas of the face (cheeks, temples, facial contours) as well as the body (décolleté, arms, buttocks). For the best results, the recommended protocol is 2 to 3 sessions spaced 4 to 6 weeks apart.
