Biostimulant
What is a Biostimulant?
Poly-L-lactic acid, commonly known as Sculptra, is an FDA-approved injectable poly-L-lactic acid that stimulates collagen production in the skin to help significantly restore and volumize the face and body.
It works by enhancing the natural production of collagen and elastin, in return, skin will appear fresher, rejuvenated, and can last up to two years. It can also be used to improve skin texture from acne scarring.
Sculptra can be placed in the buttocks to non surgically enhance the volume.
Useful Information
There is barely any recovery time and normal daily activities can be performed after injections
Social downtime is a day or two
Pain is mild to moderate
Results are seen within 2-3months and last 18-24 months
Treats: Volume loss in face and buttocks, improving skin texture, acne scarring.
Frequently Asked Questions
It is an injectable treatment that stimulates collagen production in the skin, restoring and volumizing the face and body
It can be placed in the face, neck, hands or buttocks to non surgically enhance the volume.
- Itching
- Tenderness
- Swelling
Increased firmness and elasticity can be visible for up to six months. Everyone is different however.