Sculptra™, manufactured by Dermik, is Poly-L-Lactic Acid (PLA). PLA has been safely used in orthopedics since the mid-nineties and has been used for cosmetic correction of scars and wrinkles.

Sculptra™ is used for restoring volume and improving facial contours. Sculptra™ works differently from other injectable products. With Sculptra™, tiny particles of PLA are diluted in a suspension of sterile water, carefully implanted in the skin, and then molded for optimal results. The particles of PLA stimulate the formation of new collagen in the skin, adding volume over time.

Sculptra™ is a safe, synthetic, and biocompatible material that is injected below the surface of the skin in the area of fat loss. It provides a gradual and significant increase in skin thickness, improving the appearance of folds and sunken areas.

Sculptra™ works by both filling in lines and wrinkles, and stimulating the body to naturally produce new collagen. The underlying tissue fills in and creates a fuller, more youthful appearance.

Results are natural-looking and appear gradually over a few weeks’ time. While the results of other fillers such as Restylane and Cosmoplast last only a few months, Sculptra™ can last two years or more because it causes the body to stimulate its own collagen. Side effects of the procedure are minimal, other than short-term swelling and redness.