Aesthetic Medicine
Biostimulators Sculptra
Refresh | Renew | Reborn
Your own collagen, gradually restored.
Book a ConsultationRefresh | Renew | Reborn
The Treatment
Your body builds the volume
Biostimulators are a different category of injectable. Rather than adding volume directly — the way dermal fillers do — biostimulators prompt your body to produce its own collagen, the protein responsible for the skin's structure and firmness.
The active ingredient in Sculptra is poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA), used safely in medicine for decades. When injected, it triggers a gradual collagen-building response that restores volume from within, naturally, over several months.
Because the volume comes from your own tissue, the result is genuinely you — just refreshed. Changes develop gradually, so people notice you look well, but can rarely tell why.
Your Treatment
The Sculptra process
From consultation to collagen-built results, the process unfolds over months — not minutes.
01
Consultation
Dr Heyns assesses your facial structure and goals, then creates a tailored plan with realistic expectations and timeline.
02
Treatment Session
Sculptra is injected into targeted areas via fine needle or cannula. Each session takes 30–60 minutes.
03
Collagen Building
Over the following weeks, your body gradually produces new collagen around the Sculptra particles. Volume increases over 2–6 months.
04
Maintenance
Most patients need 2–3 sessions, 4–6 weeks apart. Results can last up to two years or longer with maintenance.
Treatment Areas
Where Sculptra works
Temples
Restores volume to hollow temples — one of the first areas to show age-related volume loss.
Cheeks
Rebuilds midface volume for a lifted, structured contour without an overfilled look.
Jawline
Defines and strengthens the jaw contour, softening jowling and restoring lower-face structure.
Nasolabial Folds
Softens the deeper lines from nose to mouth by restoring underlying volume support.
Marionette Lines
Addresses the lines from mouth corners to chin that can create a downturned or tired expression.
Chin
Adds projection and definition to the chin for improved facial balance and profile harmony.
Your Experience
What to expect
Duration
Each session is 30–60 minutes depending on areas treated and vials used.
Comfort
Sculptra is mixed with lidocaine for comfort. Topical anaesthetic can also be applied.
Recovery
Mild swelling and possible bruising for 3–7 days. Daily massage for 5 days helps even distribution.
Results
Initial water-volume settles within days. True collagen-built results develop over 2–6 months.
Longevity
Results can last up to two years or longer — significantly longer than hyaluronic acid filler.
How They Differ
Sculptra vs traditional filler
Both have their place. The right choice depends on your concern, your timeline, and the kind of result you're looking for.
Sculptra (Biostimulator)
- Stimulates your own collagen production
- Results develop gradually over 2–6 months
- Lasts up to two years or longer
- Usually requires 2–3 sessions
- Ideal for whole-face structural rebuilding
- Volume comes from your own tissue
Hyaluronic Acid Filler
- Adds volume directly to the area
- Immediate visible results
- Lasts 6–18 months
- Often a single treatment per area
- Ideal for specific contour changes
- Reversible with hyaluronidase enzyme
Build your own volume
An honest conversation about whether biostimulation is the right approach for what you're hoping to achieve.
Book a Consultation