Sculptra in Seoul

What is Sculptra?

Sculptra is an injectable containing poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA), a biocompatible material that the body gradually breaks down. Unlike a hyaluronic acid filler, it does not simply fill a line or hollow on the day. Instead, the particles act as a scaffold that encourages your skin to produce new collagen over the following weeks and months, slowly restoring volume and firmness where it has been lost with age.

Because the change is gradual, results tend to look subtle and natural, and they usually last longer than most fillers. Sculptra sits in our injectables range alongside other collagen stimulators such as Juvelook Volume, and the doctor will explain which option fits your goals.

Who is a good candidate for Sculptra?

• Hollow temples or flattened cheeks
• Gradual volume loss across the whole face
• Early sagging around the jawline
• People who prefer a slow, natural-looking change
• Anyone looking for longer-lasting results than typical fillers

Sculptra is not the right choice if you want an instant result for an event next week, because its effect develops over months. It should be postponed during pregnancy or breastfeeding, with active skin infection or inflammation in the area, or with a tendency to form raised scars. The doctor reviews your medical history and previous treatments at consultation and may suggest a hyaluronic acid filler if you need immediate volume.

Sculptra cost in Gangnam

Egg Clinic publishes fixed prices for every treatment. For related options, see our Skin Booster prices(from ₩50,000) or the complete clinic price list. The doctor confirms the right treatment and your final price at a free consultation.

What are the results and recovery like?

Straight after treatment the face may look a little fuller because of the fluid used to mix the product; this settles within a few days, and the real result then appears gradually over the next two to three months as collagen forms. Mild swelling, tenderness, redness or small bruises are common and usually fade within a few days. Many people need two or three sessions spaced several weeks apart. Results vary, and the effect typically lasts up to around two years before a top-up is considered.

How the treatment works

1. Consultation & planning

   The doctor assesses where volume has been lost and decides the number of vials and sessions you need.

2. Comfort

   Numbing cream or local anaesthetic is applied so the injections are more comfortable.

3. Injection

   Sculptra is injected in small amounts into the deeper layers of the skin in the planned areas, usually within 30–45 minutes.

4. Aftercare

   Massage the treated areas as instructed (often the '5-5-5' routine) and avoid saunas and intense heat for a few days.

Tips for international patients

• Because Sculptra needs more than one session, ask the doctor how to space them around your travel dates.
• Send photos on WhatsApp before your trip so the doctor can give an initial view of your plan.
• Avoid alcohol and blood-thinning supplements for a few days before treatment to reduce bruising.
• Follow the massage instructions carefully during the first days after each session.

Frequently asked questions

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