Sculptra – Collagen Biostimulator
Sculptra is an advanced injectable treatment designed to restore lost volume and stimulate natural collagen production. Unlike traditional fillers that provide immediate volume, Sculptra works gradually, encouraging the body to rebuild its own supportive collagen framework for results that appear naturally over time and last up to two years or more.This makes Sculptra an excellent choice for patients seeking long-lasting rejuvenation, improved skin quality, and subtle yet transformative changes without looking “done.”
“As a national injection trainer for Galderma’s GAIN program, Dr. Hakim is trusted to teach other physicians the art and science of injectables. Her role ensures that when you are in her care, you are in the hands of an expert who not only masters safe, precise, and effective techniques herself but also trains others to achieve the same high standard.”
Where Sculptra Can Be Used
● Face Applications
- Cheeks and midface to restore youthful contours.
- Temples to correct hollowing and balance the upper face.
- Nasolabial folds (smile lines) and marionette lines for smoother transitions.
- Jawline to restore definition and structure.
- Chin to subtly enhance projection and balance.
● Body Application
- Buttocks (“Sculptra Butt Lift”): Adds natural volume, lift, and shape without implants.
- Hip Dips: Smooths contour and creates a more balanced silhouette.
- Arms, thighs, and knees: Improves skin laxity and texture.
- Décolletage/Chest: Reduces crepiness and restores youthful smoothness.
- Hands: Restores volume and minimizes the appearance of tendons and veins.
- By stimulating collagen wherever it is placed, Sculptra enhances both structure and skin quality, making it one of the most powerful tools for full-face and body rejuvenation.
● Benefits of Sculptra
- Restores volume loss in cheeks, temples, jawline, and other areas of hollowing.
- Smooths deep folds, such as smile lines and marionette lines.
- Stimulates natural collagen production for progressive improvement.
- Improves skin thickness, elasticity, and radiance.
- Provides results that can last up to two years or longer.
Dr. Hakim- Specialist
Dr. Jacquiline Hakim is a double board-certified dermatologist and national injection trainer for Galderma’s GAIN program. She teaches other physicians the art and science of injectables, including Sculptra, ensuring they master safe, precise, and effective techniques.Her advanced expertise allows her to design customized treatment plans that balance facial proportions, enhance natural beauty, and maximize collagen stimulation while minimizing risks. Patients from across the country seek her care for long-lasting, elegant rejuvenation with Sculptra.
DOWNTIME
Downtime with Sculptra is minimal. Most patients return to daily activities immediately after treatment. Mild swelling, redness, or bruising at injection sites may occur but usually resolve within a few days. Dr. Hakim provides detailed aftercare instructions, including the “5-5-5 massage rule” (massage the treated areas for 5 minutes, 5 times a day, for 5 days) to ensure even distribution of product and optimal results.
What to Expect
- Consultation: Dr. Hakim evaluates facial structure, volume loss, and skin quality to determine the best areas for treatment.
- Treatment: Sculptra is carefully injected into targeted areas using advanced mapping techniques to stimulate collagen precisely where it is needed.
- Results: Early changes are visible within weeks, with collagen stimulation continuing for several months. Full results typically appear by 3–4 months and last up to 2 years or longer.
How Sculptra Works
Sculptra is made of poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA), a biocompatible substance that has been safely used in medicine for decades. When injected into the skin, PLLA microparticles trigger a controlled collagen-building response.
Over weeks to months, new collagen fibers form, restoring structure, improving skin texture, and providing volume from within. The results appear gradually, blending seamlessly with the natural aging process for subtle, long-lasting rejuvenation.
Long-Term Vision
Sculptra is a gradual treatment designed for progressive improvement. It requires patience, planning, and foresight to design a course of treatments that deliver both immediate beauty and long-lasting structural support. Dr. Hakim approaches every case with a long-term vision, ensuring that results age gracefully and continue to look natural for years.
Role of Dermatologists in Treatment:
1. Expert Evaluation
- Every patient’s face ages differently. Some lose volume in the midface, others in the temples or jawline, while many experience generalized thinning of the skin. Dr. Hakim’s in-depth consultations identify not only where collagen loss has occurred but also how to sequence treatment for the most natural and balanced restoration.
2. Safety and Precision:
- Because Sculptra stimulates collagen over time, incorrect placement can lead to unevenness, nodules, or suboptimal results. As a national injection trainer for Galderma’s GAIN program, Dr. Hakim teaches other doctors and providers how to avoid these complications with advanced safety protocols, anatomical mapping, and exacting technique.
3. Integrated Approach:
- Rarely is one treatment enough to address the full spectrum of aging. Dr. Hakim combines Sculptra with neuromodulators, fillers, and cutting-edge lasers (such as BBL HEROic, Erbium, and Morpheus8) for a layered, comprehensive plan. This integrated approach ensures patients don’t just look fuller—they look naturally rejuvenated, with healthier skin quality and balanced facial harmony.
4. Advanced Training and Knowledge:
- As a double board-certified dermatologist and trainer, Dr. Hakim is constantly at the forefront of the latest advancements in injection science. She has mastered the nuances of dilution ratios, injection depths, and treatment intervals that are unique to Sculptra. Her training role means she is trusted not only to treat patients but also to educate other physicians on best practices, elevating the standard of care nationally.