As we age, our body’s natural collagen production starts to wane, usually beginning in our mid-to-late 20s. By the time we reach 40, most of us have lost almost 20% of the collagen in our body, leading to a loss of volume and firmness.
At the same time, fat pads that support our cheeks begin to atrophy reducing the support for the superficial layer our skin which creates those folds around our nose (smile lines) and mouth (marionette lines). This is where Sculptra comes in. This FDA-approved injectable treatment is designed to restore facial volume, strengthen, and firm your skin by stimulating your body’s natural collagen and elastin production. Compared to microneedling and laser treatments that treat the surface layer of our skin, Sculptra is injected deeper into our fat pads restoring volume and increasing firmness.
Photos below were taken before and after Sculptra treatments. Elasticity / firmness of the skin is visibly better after the Sculptra treatments.

Our providers recommend anyone above the age of 30 to begin annual Sculptra treatments in order to restore and maintain the collagen and elastin in our skin. Initial treatment plan differs by patient and their skin condition. After the initial treatment, patients typically only need 1-2 vials per year for maintenance.
Still unsure whether Sculptra is right for you?