What is Sculptra?

Sculptra is an FDA-approved collagen biostimulator designed to restore facial volume and improve skin elasticity by stimulating the production of your body’s natural collagen. Unlike traditional dermal fillers that provide immediate volume, Sculptra focuses on enhancing the skin’s structural foundation over time, delivering subtle yet remarkable improvements that last.

Made from poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA), a biodegradable substance commonly used in medical applications, Sculptra promotes deep tissue regeneration. It’s an excellent option for those seeking gradual, natural-looking enhancement without the need for frequent maintenance treatments.

At Natural Aesthetics we are proud to offer this revolutionary collagen stimulator that enhances the skin’s natural rejuvenation process, helping our patients achieve youthful, long-lasting results.

How Does Sculptra Work?

Sculptra is administered through biostimulator injections, which are strategically placed to target areas of concern. Once injected, PLLA microparticles stimulate fibroblasts in the skin to produce collagen, a critical protein that provides firmness and elasticity.

This gradual process means the results of a Sculptra treatment appear over weeks to months as the collagen builds, offering natural and sustainable rejuvenation. The treatment is ideal for individuals looking to address volume loss, fine lines, and wrinkles while improving skin texture and radiance.

Why Choose Sculptra Over Other Fillers?

While popular fillers like Juvederm, Restylane, Radiesse, Bellafill, and Belotero provide immediate results, Sculptra injections offer long-term benefits by addressing the root cause of ageing—collagen depletion. 

Unlike traditional fillers, which merely add volume, Sculptra works to rebuild the skin’s natural scaffolding, resulting in a more organic, youthful appearance. With effects that can last up to two years or longer, Sculptra treatment is a cost-effective solution for those seeking durable, natural results. 

Additionally, Sculptra is versatile and can be used for areas beyond the face, making it a preferred choice for comprehensive rejuvenation. 

As the first—and original—injectable collagen stimulator containing microparticles of poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA-SCA), Sculptra helps restore facial skin structure, which may provide long-lasting skin improvement.

What is collagen? 

Collagen is a fibrous protein that helps maintain your skin’s shape and structure. The skin needs collagen to resist signs of aging, such as fine lines, wrinkles, and sagging.By age 40, most of us have lost up to 20% of our natural collagen.

Sculptra helps stimulate natural collagen production. The poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA-SCA) in Sculptra forms a framework that helps support and maintain the skin’s inner structure, which may lead to a more youthful-looking appearance.

Stimulating natural collagen 

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PLLA-SCA works underneath the skin to help restore the skin’s inner structure.
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As Sculptra PLLA-SCA microparticles are absorbed, they help stimulate and restore your own natural collagen production.
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Collagen strands begin to rebuild gradually, helping to restore skin structure and reducing the appearance of wrinkles and folds.

14 Days before treatment:

  • Avoid dental procedures, including dental cleanings and teeth whitening.


3 Days before treatment:

  • Avoid using topical products such as Tretinoin, Retinol, or Retinoids.
  • Refrain from waxing, bleaching, or plucking the area to be treated.
  • Refrain from using over-the-counter blood-thinning medications such as anti-inflammatories (e.g., Ibuprofen, Mypaid), Aspirin, Vitamin E, Ginkgo Biloba, St. John’s Wort, and Omega-3 Fatty Acids.

1 Day before treatment: 

  • Avoid consuming alcohol 24 hours before and after the treatment.

Immediately after: You may experience mild tenderness, redness and swelling at the injection sites, which are normal and will resolve quickly. While rare, bruising may occur, which can be covered with concealer. Paracetamol can be taken for any tenderness or discomfort.

Ice Brick: Use an ice pack or ice wrapped in a cloth (avoid putting the ice directly on your skin) and gently apply over the treated area for 15 minutes every hour to help reduce swelling and/or bruising.

Postpone Exercise: Avoid engaging in exercise for 24 hours after your treatment. Physical activity can increase swelling and redness, hindering the healing process.

Delay Treatments & Procedures: Wait for at least two weeks before resuming any dental procedures, including dental cleanings and teeth whitening. During this period, also avoid surgeries or inoculations. Additionally, for at least two weeks after treatment, refrain from any form of hair removal, such as waxing, threading, laser, or IPL, as well as any skin or facial treatments.

No Makeup: Avoid unsterile makeup or facial products for at least 24 hours after the treatment.

Alcohol and Blood Thinners: Avoid consuming alcohol and taking blood-thinning medications or supplements (e.g., aspirin, ibuprofen, fish oil) for 24 hours before and after the treatment to reduce the risk of bruising and swelling.

Natural Aesthetics is a medical aesthetics and results-driven skincare practice, with clinics located in Green Point, Tyger Valley, and Somerset West. Guided by our team of medical doctors and skincare professionals, we provide effective solutions for skin improvement and aesthetic enhancement. 

.Our Sculptra procedures are priced at R8,000 per vial

EXPLORE BY TREATMENT AREA

Cheeks

Restore natural collagen and improve skin quality for firmer, glowing skin in the entire cheek region. Help tighten skin along the cheeks and jawline.

Jawline

Restore natural collagen and improve skin quality for firmer, glowing skin in the entire cheek region. Help tighten skin along the cheeks and jawline.

Lines & Folds

Soften and improve smile lines by gradually reducing the appearance of facial folds and wrinkles, such as nasolabial folds and marionette lines. 

Back of Hands

Restore volume and fullness to the skin, and tighten loose skin on the back of the hands.

Neck

Restore natural collagen, smooth out neck lines and tighten the skin around the neck, chin and jawline. 

Before & after

SCULPTRA TREATMENTS

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Sculptra® Buttocks

Sculptra Buttocks is an ideal choice for individuals who desire a non-surgical approach to enhancing the appearance of their buttocks. This treatment is suitable for those who may have concerns about sagging, flat, or asymmetrical buttocks. It’s an option for individuals who want to achieve a fuller, lifted, and more shapely buttock profile without undergoing invasive surgical procedures like buttock implants or fat grafting. When used for cellulite, Sculptra injections can help to fill in the dimples and smooth out the skin, making cellulite less noticeable.

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Sculptra® Skin

Sculptra® Skin is ideal for individuals who wish to enhance the skin’s appearance and reduce the visible signs of aging without undergoing invasive treatment. It is well-suited for those concerned about facial wrinkles, especially around the mouth, nose, and chin. It is a versatile solution for individuals looking to restore volume, improve skin texture, and achieve a more youthful look. Sculptra can be administered to the face, neck, chest, back of the hands, loose skin around the knees and elbows, as well as the belly and buttocks.

Meet our doctors

Our team of doctors—Dr. Wade Merchant, Dr. Aimee Gericke, and Dr. Melinda Dommisse—are medical doctors with a passion for aesthetic and anti-ageing medicine. They are internationally trained and highly skilled in delivering a range of non-surgical aesthetic treatments. 

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From left to right: Dr. Aimee Gericke, Dr. Wade Merchant, and Dr. Melinda Dommisse. Our team of medical doctors has a passion for aesthetic and anti-ageing medicine. They are internationally trained and highly skilled in delivering a range of non-surgical aesthetic treatments.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Here are a few of the most common questions and answers regarding the use of Sculptra®. If you have other questions or concerns about treatment, please consult with one of our medical doctors.

On average, you will have 2 to 4 treatment sessions over the course of a few months. The number of injections at each session will vary based on the treatment plan determined by you and your doctor. 

Most clinical study participants saw results as soon as 1 month, with sustained results for up to 2 years. Typical treatment is 3 sessions spaced at least 3 to 4 weeks apart.

Sculptra results can last up to two years or longer, as the increased collagen provides long-lasting volume and smoothness.

Massage the treated area to evenly distribute Sculptra. A good rule of thumb is 5-5-5: Massage the injected area for 5 minutes, 5 times a day, for 5 days in a row.

Sculptra is used to correct shallow-to-deep wrinkles and folds on the face. Administered with the appropriate injection technique from a trained specialist, Sculptra is clinically approved for:

  • Cheek wrinkles
  • Deep folds between the nose and mouth (nasolabial folds), also called “smile lines”
  • Lines framing the mouth (marionette lines)
  • Chin wrinkles

Sculptra is FDA-approved in the United States and has been used worldwide since 1999. Sculptra is made of a synthetic material called poly-L-lactic acid that is absorbed naturally by the body and has been used for years in dissolvable stitches.

Since Sculptra does not contain any human or animal components, no allergy testing is needed prior to treatments.

Common side effects include redness, swelling, bruising, tenderness, and itching at the injection site. These typically resolve within a few days .

Yes, Sculptra can be combined with other treatments such as Botox, other dermal fillers, and skin resurfacing treatments for enhanced results. 

Ideal candidates are individuals with healthy immune systems looking to restore facial volume and improve skin texture. A consultation with a qualified provider is necessary to determine suitability. 

Sculptra offers numerous benefits, including:

  • Long-lasting results (up to 24 months or more)
  • Gradual, natural-looking enhancements
  • Stimulation of the skin’s natural collagen production
  • Improved skin texture, elasticity, and volume
  • Minimal downtime with a low risk of adverse reactions

Yes, Sculptra is highly versatile and can be used to rejuvenate areas such as the hands, chest, and buttocks. These treatments are ideal for improving skin tone and volume loss in non-facial areas, offering a comprehensive solution for body contouring and anti-ageing.

Sculptra buttocks treatment is a non-surgical procedure that involves injecting Sculptra into the buttocks to enhance volume, improve contour, smooth out cellulite, and stimulate collagen production, resulting in a fuller and more lifted appearance. Multiple vials are typically required for optimal results.

At Natural Aesthetics in Cape Town, we specialise in administering Sculptra biostimulator injections for the face, neck, décolletage, buttocks, and other areas that can benefit from collagen restoration. Our experienced team ensures every treatment is tailored to your specific needs, delivering optimal results in a comfortable and professional environment.

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