Sculptra — Phuket | Lushwood Clinic

Sculptra est un biostimulateur de PLLA qui réactive votre propre collagène pour un rajeunissement progressif et naturel durant 18 à 24 mois

Overview

Sculptra est un biostimulateur à base d'acide poly-L-lactique (PLLA). Contrairement au filler classique, il n'ajoute pas de volume instantané mais stimule progressivement la peau à produire son propre collagène, restaurant les volumes, atténuant les rides et créant un rajeunissement naturel et progressif. Idéal pour des résultats subtils et indétectables durant 18 à 24 mois, généralement sur 2 à 3 séances espacées de 4 à 8 semaines.

Benefits

• Stimule votre propre collagène
• Restaure les volumes du visage
• Résultat progressif et indétectable
• Atténue rides et relâchement
• Dure 18 à 24 mois
• Rendu très naturel

How it works

Le PLLA est injecté dans la couche appropriée, où ses particules stimulent les fibroblastes à produire du nouveau collagène sur plusieurs semaines. Un massage selon la règle 5-5-5 après le soin aide à une répartition homogène.

Duration: 45 à 60 minutes

Downtime: Minimale — léger gonflement/bleu pendant 2 à 5 jours ; suivre le massage 5-5-5

Suitable for: Relâchement débutant, visage fatigué/creusé, souhait d'une restauration naturelle du collagène

Results & Timeline

Sculptra (Poly-L-Lactic Acid) prompts the body to build new collagen from within — skin firms gradually from 4-8 weeks, peaks at 3-6 months and lasts 12-24+ months (typically 18-24). It is usually planned over 2-3 sessions 4-8 weeks apart, then reviewed yearly.

How it compares

Sculptra (PLLA) rebuilds overall skin structure and firmness naturally — ideal for long-term skin restoration; HA filler shapes and adds volume at specific points with fast, precise results; Ulthera/Ultraformer (HIFU) focus on energy-based lifting. Lushwood often designs a combo: firm skin structure with Sculptra + defined contour with HIFU + shaping where needed with filler.

Aftercare

• Apply a cold compress on day one if slightly swollen/tight
• Gently massage per the doctor's guidance (5-5-5: 5 minutes, 5 times a day, for 5 days — adjusted per case)
• Avoid alcohol/intense heat/sauna for 24-48 hours
• Use sunscreen consistently
• Drink more water to support collagen production

Safety & who should avoid

• Performed by experienced doctors using genuine product only (PLLA has decades of medical use)
• Postpone/avoid if pregnant or breastfeeding
• Active infection at the injection site
• History of severe allergy/certain hypersensitivities
• Conditions requiring special consideration (assessed per case)

FAQ

When does Sculptra show results?

You can start to feel it at 4-8 weeks, with full results at 3-6 months.

How long does it last?

Generally 12-24+ months, varying with skin and self-care habits.

How is it different from filler?

Filler adds instant volume; Sculptra stimulates collagen for long-term firmness and a natural, gradual look.

Do I need to massage?

Usually yes — targeted massage for an appropriate period (e.g. 5-5-5) helps even distribution, guided by the medical team per case.

Can it be combined with Ulthera/Ultraformer?

Yes — the doctor sequences and spaces them for safety and best results.

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