Sculptra®
Restore facial volume gradually with Sculptra in Vancouver
Support your skin’s natural collagen production to gradually restore volume.
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Every consultation and Sculptra treatment is performed by Dr. Eric Wang, providing personalized care and a treatment plan tailored to your individual facial anatomy and aesthetic goals.
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Natural-looking results designed to complement your unique facial features.
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Sculptra works with your body's natural collagen production, delivering subtle, progressive improvements that develop over time.
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With generally minimal downtime, many patients return to their regular activities soon after treatment.
What Is Sculptra?
Sculptra is an injectable treatment made with poly-L-lactic acid, commonly referred to as PLLA. It is used to help restore areas of facial volume loss while stimulating the body’s natural collagen-building process.
Unlike traditional hyaluronic acid fillers, which provide immediate volume, Sculptra works gradually. Improvements typically develop over a series of weeks and months as new collagen support forms within the treated areas.
The goal is not to change your facial features. It is to restore support, improve facial balance, and help you look refreshed in a subtle and natural way.
Sculptra vs. Traditional Filler
Sculptra
Encourages gradual collagen production
Results develop progressively
Often used across broader areas of volume loss
Designed for subtle, structural rejuvenation
Usually completed as a treatment series
vs.
Hyaluronic Acid Filler
Provides more immediate volume
Used for precise contouring
Common for lips, cheeks, chin, jawline, folds
Results visible shortly after treatment
Usually reversible
Before and after
Where Can Sculptra Be Used?
Sculptra is commonly considered for areas affected by generalized facial volume loss, including:
Temples
Cheeks and midface
Preauricular area in front of the ears
Lower face
Jawline support
Chin and surrounding areas
Certain facial folds and areas of skin laxity
Sculptra is not typically used as a direct lip filler or injected into certain high-movement or anatomically sensitive areas. Your treatment plan will be based on a detailed assessment of your facial structure.
Who Is A Good Candidate?
Sculptra may be appropriate if you:
Prefer gradual rather than immediate changes
Want to address broader facial volume loss
Are interested in supporting collagen production
Want a subtle and natural-looking result
Understand that multiple treatments may be recommended
Are comfortable waiting several weeks or months for the full effect
Starting price
$900+
per syringe
Consult
Every treatment begins with a comprehensive facial assessment to develop a personalized plan tailored to your anatomy and aesthetic goals.
Procedure
Sculptra is strategically injected into targeted areas to stimulate collagen production and gradually restore facial support and volume.
Results
Natural-looking improvements develop gradually over the weeks and months following treatment as your body produces new collagen.
Maintenance
Periodic maintenance treatments, most commonly once yearly, may be recommended to help preserve your results and support long-term collagen stimulation.
Meet your injector
Dr. Eric Wang, MD CCFP
Dr. Wang is the Medical Director of Model Skin MD and has extensive experience performing advanced cosmetic injections and facial rejuvenation treatments.
His treatment philosophy focuses on enhancing natural beauty while maintaining facial balance and expression.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Traditional hyaluronic acid fillers provide immediate volume by replacing lost tissue directly. Sculptra works differently by encouraging your body to produce new collagen over time, resulting in gradual, natural-looking improvement. Depending on your goals, one treatment—or a combination of both—may be recommended.
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You may notice temporary fullness immediately after treatment due to the sterile water used to prepare the product. This typically subsides over the next several days. The collagen-building process begins afterward, with gradual improvements becoming more noticeable over the following weeks and months.
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Results can be long-lasting, with many patients enjoying improvement for up to two years or longer. Individual longevity varies depending on factors such as age, metabolism, lifestyle, treatment plan, and the amount of product used.
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The number of treatments varies from person to person. Many patients benefit from a series of treatments spaced several weeks apart. During your consultation, Dr. Eric Wang will recommend a personalized treatment plan based on your facial anatomy, degree of volume loss, and aesthetic goals.
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The number of vials depends on your age, facial structure, treatment areas, and desired outcome. Some patients require only a few vials, while others with more significant volume loss may benefit from additional treatments over multiple sessions.
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Most patients tolerate treatment well. A local anesthetic is commonly mixed with the product to improve comfort, and additional measures may be used during treatment if appropriate. You may experience mild pressure or tenderness during the injections.
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Most patients return to their usual daily activities shortly after treatment. Temporary swelling, redness, bruising, tenderness, or mild firmness may occur and generally improve over several days.
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No. Unlike hyaluronic acid fillers, Sculptra cannot be dissolved with hyaluronidase. This is why careful patient assessment, precise injection technique, and an individualized treatment plan are essential.
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Sculptra has been used worldwide for many years and has a well-established safety profile when administered by appropriately trained medical professionals. As with any injectable treatment, there are potential risks and side effects that will be discussed during your consultation before treatment.
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You may be advised to avoid certain medications or supplements that can increase bruising, unless prescribed by your physician. It is also helpful to arrive with clean skin free of makeup. Dr. Wang will provide personalized pre-treatment instructions during your consultation.
