Sculptra
From £275 per treatment
Sculptra is an injectable treatment made from poly-L-lactic acid, a material that helps stimulate your skin’s own collagen. Rather than adding instant volume like a filler, it is designed to give a gradual, natural-looking improvement in facial volume and skin firmness.
It’s a popular choice for anyone noticing early signs of skin laxity or loss of volume who wants subtle, long-lasting results that still look like them.
How it works
Sculptra is placed into the deeper layers of the skin using a fine needle or cannula. Over the following weeks and months, it encourages your body to produce new collagen, gradually restoring volume and improving skin structure.
Because results build gradually, Sculptra is usually given as a course of treatments. Nicole will assess your face at your free consultation and tailor the plan to you.
Key benefits
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Stimulates your own collagen
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Gradual, natural-looking results
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Helps restore lost facial volume
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Improves skin firmness and structure
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Long-lasting results after a full course
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Can be combined with other treatments
What to expect
You may have some swelling, redness, tenderness or bruising afterwards. These usually settle within 2 to 7 days, and make-up can usually be applied a few hours after treatment.
For five days after each session you’ll massage the treated area for five minutes, five times a day – Nicole will show you how.
A course is usually around three sessions, spaced at least four weeks apart. Results build gradually over the following months and can last up to 25 months after your last treatment.
In our client’s words
“I wanted something natural – something that would work from the inside to help build collagen, not change who I am. It was uncomfortable while it was being done, but only momentarily, and the five days of massage felt a little laborious. Bruising was minimal and make-up covered it. I’m around four months in and I can already see it has made a difference – friends who know I’ve had it have said they can see it too. It’s not like I suddenly look like someone else, which is exactly what I wanted. My skin feels tighter and more taut.”
– Sculptra client
Common questions
How long does Sculptra last?
Results build gradually and, according to the manufacturer Galderma, can last up to 25 months after your last treatment.
When will I see results?
Any fullness straight after treatment settles within a few days. Results then develop gradually as your skin builds new collagen, with subtle but noticeable changes usually showing a couple of months after treatment.
Is Sculptra a filler?
Sculptra works differently from a typical filler. Rather than adding instant volume, it is designed to stimulate your skin’s own collagen production, so results look natural and appear gradually.
Does it hurt?
Some discomfort at the treatment site is possible. A numbing cream can be used to help, and Nicole will talk you through what to expect at your free consultation.
