How Long Does Sculptra Take to Work and What Happens Along the Way
Why Sculptra Results Are Gradual People considering injectable treatments often wonder how quickly they will notice a difference. With Sculptra, the answer is different from treatments designed primarily to add immediate physical volume. Sculptra contains poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA) , a biodegradable material injected into deeper layers of facial tissue. According to FDA patient information, as PLLA particles biodegrade, the body may produce new collagen in the treated area. Because collagen formation is a biological process, the appearance of the treated area can change progressively rather than all at once. What Happens After Treatment Immediately after an injectable procedure, temporary swelling, redness, tenderness, or bruising may occur. These early changes should not necessarily be interpreted as the final treatment outcome. FDA patient information notes that temporary injection-related effects commonly include swelling, redness, pain or tenderness, and bruising. The longer-t...