Sculptra
For our Viata Aesthetics and Wellness patients, you can add volume to the face, treat the hollowness of aging, and restore a vibrant and youthful appearance by targeting “marionette lines” along the mouth and cheeks. The lines that frame our mouths when we smile were certainly well earned... but that doesn’t mean we want them to take center stage.
Sculptra can help put you back in the spotlight. This simple injectable treatment works by stimulating collagen production, helping your skin rebuild volume from within. Sculptra is effective and long-lasting, providing results that can endure for up to two years. In the hands of our aesthetic experts at Viata Aesthetics and Wellness in Katy, Sculptra can provide real results that get better over time, so that people see the real you... not your puppet lines.
Sculptra injections stimulate your own natural collagen production for soft, long-lasting rejuvenation.
Results from this poly-L-lactic acid treatment can last up to two years or longer.
Most patients return to their daily routines immediately after treatment.
Improves facial fat loss, skin quality, and skin thickness for a youthful appearance.
Backed by multiple clinical studies showing improved collagen growth and natural-looking results.
Sculptra is an advanced biostimulatory injectable made from poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA), a safe, biocompatible substance that helps your skin rebuild its natural collagen over time. Unlike traditional dermal fillers that add instant volume, Sculptra works gradually, encouraging your body to produce collagen within the deeper layers of the skin for a smoother, firmer, and more lifted appearance.
By targeting the underlying structure rather than the surface, Sculptra treatment improves skin thickness, restores lost volume from facial fat loss, and refines contours across key treatment areas like the cheeks, temples, and jawline. The result is natural-looking rejuvenation that develops subtly over several weeks and can last up to two years or more.
At Viata Aesthetics and Wellness, each Sculptra session is performed with artistry and precision, using gentle injection techniques to deliver balanced, graceful enhancement that simply looks like you, only refreshed.
Sculptra begins as a dry, powdered mixture of PLLA particles, plus mannitol (a preservative) and sodium carboxymethylcellulose (an emulsifier). Once mixed with the appropriate dosage of saline, the mix turns into an almost syrup-like substance which ultimately provides a scaffold-like structure on which your body’s collagen is able to grow, allowing your body to easily build up more of the protein. The collagen synthesis typically happens over the course of 6 to 12 weeks.
Within two days, your body absorbs the saline, and the treated areas “deflate” back to the baseline (of how your skin appeared upon first receiving the treatment). Then, your body begins to build up its own collagen cells, filling in the spaces created by the procedure. After the second or third treatment, the results will last up to two years or more. At Viata Aesthetics and Wellness, we strive to deliver the best Sculptra has to offer. Future treatments will provide even greater longevity and a better overall result due to the preexisting scaffolding created by the initial treatments.
Consultation
Each Sculptra treatment at Viata Aesthetics and Wellness begins with a focused consultation to assess your facial structure, treatment areas, and goals. Your provider maps precise injection sites, concentrating on areas of volume loss such as the cheeks, temples, and jawline.
Treatment
Sculptra is then injected with a fine needle or cannula into the deeper dermis, where it begins stimulating natural collagen production. This anatomy-guided technique promotes even distribution and minimizes discomfort; topical numbing can be used as needed.
Follow-Up
Most patients complete a series of sessions spaced four to six weeks apart to achieve optimal results. Each visit lasts 30 to 45 minutes, with little downtime as the poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA) gradually encourages new collagen and restores structure over the following weeks.
The Sculptra treatment is designed to address common signs of aging that stem from collagen loss and facial fat loss. It’s highly effective for treating concerns such as:
Unlike traditional dermal fillers, Sculptra injections gradually restore structure by encouraging your body to produce collagen naturally. Over several weeks, this process helps rebuild the skin’s foundation, improving firmness, tone, and skin quality. The result is smooth, plump, and naturally youthful-looking skin.
The key advantage of Sculptra is that it works from within, enhancing your skin’s internal structure rather than masking wrinkles at the surface. By stimulating natural collagen production, this poly-L-lactic acid filler strengthens the skin’s framework, improving elasticity and restoring lost volume for a more youthful appearance.
Over a few months, as your body builds more collagen, the treated areas look smoother, firmer, and beautifully balanced. Because it promotes gradual improvement, Sculptra delivers natural-looking results that develop subtly, not suddenly, making it perfect for patients who want to look refreshed without appearing “filled.”
Most patients who are concerned with volume loss, wrinkles, or thinning skin make excellent candidates for Sculptra treatment. It’s particularly suited for those experiencing facial lipoatrophy, sunken cheeks, or a loss of skin thickness in the midface or cheek region.
You may be a good fit if you prefer slow, collagen-stimulating rejuvenation rather than immediate correction with other fillers such as hyaluronic acid injectables. Sculptra may not be ideal for individuals with active infections at the injection site or a history of hypertrophic scarring. During your consultation, our expert injectors will evaluate your treatment area, medical history, and expectations to help you achieve optimal results safely.
Recovery from Sculptra injections is typically brief. Minor redness or tenderness at the injection site may occur, but these effects usually fade within a few days. Most patients can resume their daily activities right away.
To evenly distribute the product and support healthy collagen production, we recommend the “5-5-5” method: massage the treatment area for five minutes, five times a day, for five days. Avoid strenuous activity and sun exposure for 24 hours after your Sculptra treatment. These small steps help maximize collagen stimulation and ensure smooth, balanced Sculptra results.
Sculptra injections work within the deep dermis to help revitalize collagen production and restore your skin’s inner structure and volume, via a regimen that typically requires three injection treatments over the course of three to four months. Maximum effects are noticeable around 6-8 weeks after the first treatment. And while individual results and treatment sessions can vary, Sculptra results often last up to two years—longer than practically any other filler—helping you maintain balanced, youthful-looking skin that feels entirely your own.
At Viata Aesthetics and Wellness, we offer a true Med Spa experience. Here, you can enjoy a comfortable, rejuvenating atmosphere while you discuss your aesthetic goals. You won’t feel rushed or pressured. You will be able to learn about what we do and how we do it.
Sculptra procedures are overseen by Candace Craioveanu, a Board Certified Registered Nurse with more than 16 years of experience. She is a Master Injector in Facial Aesthetics and her focus is safe and natural-looking results.
Our customizable treatment plans are tailored to your needs. We know our patients and share their desires for a look that truly reflects how they feel about themselves. Schedule a consultation today to experience the difference in how we treat you at Viata Aesthetics and Wellness Katy.
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Sculptra works by using poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA) to activate your body’s natural collagen production. The particles create a supportive framework that allows your skin to produce collagen over time, restoring firmness and volume gradually.
Most patients require a series of multiple injections over several sessions to achieve optimal results. Typically, three treatments spaced four to six weeks apart yield the best long-term improvement.
You’ll start noticing subtle improvements after a few months as your body builds more collagen. The full effect develops gradually and can last up to two years.
Yes. Sculptra injections can complement dermal fillers, neurotoxins, or collagen-enhancing treatments like PRF. Combining modalities can further enhance your skin quality and cheek, temple, or jawline contours for balanced results.
Temporary swelling, mild bruising, or tenderness may occur at the injection site. Rarely, patients with a history of hypertrophic scarring may require extra caution. Because Sculptra is made from L-lactic acid (PLLA), a material naturally metabolized by the body, adverse reactions are uncommon.
Unlike hyaluronic acid fillers that add instant volume, Sculptra stimulates natural collagen growth for gradual, long-lasting correction. It’s ideal for restoring facial fat loss, improving skin thickness, and delivering natural-looking results that enhance over time.
