Sculptra® – Restore Volume, Reveal Youth

Sculptra® is a revolutionary injectable treatment designed to stimulate your skin’s natural collagen production, gradually restoring facial volume and reducing the appearance of wrinkles. Unlike traditional fillers, Sculptra works over time to create a more youthful, natural-looking result that can last up to two years. Ideal for treating areas like the cheeks, temples, and jawline, Sculptra enhances facial contours while rejuvenating your skin from within.

Sculptra® Fillers in Lombard, IL

Rediscover youthful, radiant skin with Sculptra® at Ace Aesthetics in Lombard, IL. This advanced, non-surgical injectable treatment is designed to gradually restore facial volume, smooth out wrinkles, and reduce the appearance of fine lines. Sculptra is also an effective solution for minimizing cellulite dimples and enhancing volume in areas like the face, neck, chest, and buttocks.

Made with poly-L-lactic acid—a safe, biocompatible substance—Sculptra works by stimulating your body’s natural collagen production, offering subtle, natural-looking results that improve over time and last up to two years.

Ready to enhance your natural beauty and boost your confidence? Ace Aesthetics is proud to offer personalized Sculptra treatments tailored to your unique needs. Call us today at (630) 613-8942 to book your consultation and begin your journey toward refreshed, younger-looking skin.

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What Is Sculptra?

Sculptra® has a fascinating medical origin. It was first developed to treat lipoatrophy, a condition marked by significant fat loss, particularly in the face. Initially used to restore volume in the cheeks of affected patients, its remarkable results quickly gained attention. As aesthetic medicine evolved, specialists recognized Sculptra's potential to combat age-related volume loss and reduce visible signs of aging like wrinkles and fine lines. Today, Sculptra is widely embraced as a cosmetic treatment that stimulates the skin’s natural regeneration process—offering a refreshed, youthful appearance with long-lasting results.

How Do Sculptra Fillers Work?

Sculptra works differently from traditional dermal fillers. It is composed of poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA)—a safe, biocompatible compound that naturally breaks down in the body. When injected by a qualified aesthetic specialist, Sculptra targets the deeper layers of the skin, stimulating your body to gradually produce more collagen. Rather than providing immediate volume like some fillers, Sculptra encourages the skin to rebuild its own structure over time. This process results in a subtle, natural-looking improvement in skin firmness and volume. Most individuals benefit from a series of sessions—typically spaced out over several months—with the exact number depending on the degree of collagen loss and personal treatment goals.

What to Expect During Your Sculptra® Treatment

Your Sculptra® session is a minimally invasive procedure designed for comfort and precision. A small entry point is made in the skin to introduce a blunt-tip cannula—similar in appearance to a soft IV catheter. This specialized tool allows the aesthetic provider to deliver the poly-L-lactic acid into the targeted layers beneath the skin’s surface safely and with minimal trauma. After your treatment, you’ll be advised to gently massage the treated area(s) for five minutes, five times a day, for five days. This post-care step is essential to help evenly distribute the product and to support optimal collagen stimulation. Following the massage instructions closely will significantly enhance the results and ensure the Sculptra integrates properly within your skin.

When Will I See Results from Sculptra®?

Sculptra works differently than traditional dermal fillers. Rather than offering immediate plumpness, it stimulates your body’s natural collagen production—so results develop gradually and subtly over time.

Most clients begin to see visible improvements within 6 to 8 weeks following their initial treatment. However, the most dramatic and long-lasting results typically appear around 3 months after the final session, as new collagen continues to build. The process is progressive but well worth the wait.

One of Sculptra’s biggest advantages is its long-lasting outcome—with results that can last up to two years or more depending on your individual skin condition, post-treatment care, and the skill of your provider. To get the most natural and satisfying results, it’s important to work with an experienced aesthetic professional who understands facial anatomy and your unique aesthetic goals.

Targeted Areas for Sculptra® Treatment

Sculptra® is designed to address a range of facial aging concerns by restoring lost volume and smoothing wrinkles. When performed by a trained specialist using the correct technique, Sculptra can be effectively used in the following areas:

  • Entire Face for overall volume restoration

  • Temples to fill hollowing and enhance contour

  • Midface and Cheeks for lifted, youthful definition

  • Jawline for improved structure and shape

  • Smile Lines (nasolabial folds) to soften deep creases

  • Neck & Décolletage to smooth and rejuvenate aging skin

  • Lower Face to reduce sagging and fine lines

Popular Sculptra® FAQs

Sculptra is an FDA-approved injectable treatment that helps restore facial volume by stimulating the skin’s natural collagen production. It’s ideal for reducing wrinkles, fine lines, and volume loss caused by aging.

Unlike traditional fillers that offer immediate volume, Sculptra works gradually by encouraging collagen growth within the skin. This results in more natural-looking improvements that develop over time and can last significantly longer.

Sculptra can be used on various areas of the body, including the temples, cheeks, jawline, smile lines, chin, neck, décolletage, and buttocks (for volume and cellulite improvement).

Most clients benefit from a series of three treatment sessions, spaced about 4 to 6 weeks apart. However, the number of sessions may vary depending on your age, skin condition, and aesthetic goals.

Sculptra results appear gradually. You may begin to notice changes within 6 to 8 weeks, with full results becoming visible around 3 months after your final session.

Sculptra results can last up to two years or longer, depending on your body's response, lifestyle, and skincare routine.

Discomfort is minimal. A local anesthetic is typically used, and the blunt-tip cannula reduces trauma during injection. Most clients describe the sensation as mild and very tolerable.

Downtime is minimal. You may experience some mild swelling, redness, or bruising, which usually subsides within a few days. Following the "5-5-5 massage rule" (5 minutes, 5 times a day, for 5 days) is crucial for optimal results.

Sculptra is ideal for individuals who want subtle, long-lasting facial rejuvenation without surgery. It’s best suited for those with mild to moderate volume loss and realistic expectations.

Yes, Sculptra is made from poly-L-lactic acid, a biocompatible and biodegradable substance that has been safely used in medical applications for decades. When administered by a trained specialist, Sculptra has a strong safety profile.