Sculptra
Sculptra in Wakefield
Restore Natural Volume. Rebuild Collagen. Reveal Radiance.
Sculptra is a powerful biostimulator injectable treatment designed to gradually restore facial volume and improve skin texture by stimulating your body’s own collagen production. Unlike dermal fillers, which provide immediate volume, Sculptra works over time to rejuvenate your skin from within, delivering a natural, long-lasting result.
At Butterfly Aesthetics in Wakefield, we offer Sculptra as a medically led treatment, performed by a qualified medical professional in a safe, clinical environment. We only ever choose to use products that are safe, effective and deliver results.
What is Sculptra?
Sculptra is a injectable treatment containing poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA), a substance that encourages your skin to rebuild its own collagen. It is ideal for patients seeking a more gradual, subtle and natural looking rejuvenation without the fear of looking over-filled, fake or pillow faced.
Sculptra is commonly used to treat
Volume loss in the cheeks and temples
Skin laxity and facial sagging
Fine lines and crepey skin texture mid face
Fine lines and crepey skin texture
Overall skin rejuvenation
How does Sculptra work?
Sculptra is injected into the deeper layers of the skin where it acts as a collagen biostimulator. Over the following weeks and months, your body produces new collagen around the injected areas, gradually restoring volume and improving skin firmness.
Most patients require a course of 2-3 treatments spaced 4-6 weeks apart, with results developing over 3-6 months. Results can last for up to 2 years depending on your skin, lifestyle and maintenance plan.
Is Sculptra right for me?
Sculptra is ideal for patients 30+ who are beginning to notice volume loss, skin thinning, crepiness to the skin (very apparent when smiling and you see multiple fine lines and creases).
It is suitable for most skin types, a full consultation is required to assess your suitability and ensure safe, effective treatment.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
HOW MANY TREATMENTS WILL I NEED?
Initially 2 treatments 4-6 weeks apart. Some individuals with large volume loss or higher levels of skin laxity may require a further treatment
WILL I FEEL ANY DISCOMFORT?
Very little. The treatment is delivered by a cannula to allow for very specific placement.
WILL I REQUIRE AN ANAESTHETIC
No topical anaesthetic is needed– the Sculptra solution is mixed with Lidocaine to reduce discomfort during the treatment
WHAT IS THE GENERAL RECOVERY TIME?
Minimal. As with any injectable treatments there may be a small amount of swelling, redness and/or bruising which will subside within a few days. Normal activity can be resumed within 24-48 hours.
FINAL RESULTS
A “Glow” followed by new collagen fibres can be seen in as little as only one week although results will take 6-10 months to fully appreciate, and 6 months is the earliest time to make decisions about future “touch up” treatments. This is a longer-term commitment but is most definitely worth waiting for.
WHY CHOOSE BUTTERFLY AESTHETICS
We are medical practitioners
CQC registered clinical environment
Personalised consultation and treatment plan
Emphasis on subtle, natural looking results
We are committed to ethical, evidence-based care
WHAT TO EXPECT
Treatment time 30 minutes
Anaesthetic: topical prescription numbing cream
Downtime: minimal
Results: gradual over 8-12 weeks
Longevity: Up to 24 months
IS SCULPTRA A FILLER?
No, Sculptra is a collagen stimulator, not a traditional hyaluronic acid filler. It works by encouraging your body to restore its own volume naturally.
What is the difference between Radiesse and Sculptra?
Both products are injectable biostimulators, however they differ in composition, mechanism, longevity and usage. Your practitioner will discuss with you why they may choose one or the other or possibly both of the treatments.
