Biostimulators
Sculptra, your own collagen at scale.
Sculptra in Raleigh NC is the Galderma biostimulator that doesn't just fill, it triggers your body to rebuild collagen over 3 to 6 months. Sculptra (poly-L-lactic acid) has been FDA-approved since 2009 and is considered the gold standard for gradual, natural-looking facial volume restoration. Results build slowly as collagen grows around the injected particles, and last 2+ years because the collagen you build is your own.
- FDA-approved
- 2+ year results
- Collagen-building technology
- Galderma ASPIRE rewards
- Bilingual care
What this is
How Sculptra works
Sculptra contains tiny particles of poly-L-lactic acid (the same material used in dissolvable surgical sutures) suspended in sterile saline. When injected into the deeper tissue, the particles stimulate your body's fibroblasts to produce new collagen. That new collagen provides gradual, natural-looking volume restoration over 2 to 6 months.
Sculptra is not an immediate filler. You won't leave the first appointment with visible volume change; you'll leave with the biological process already underway. Most patients see meaningful change at 3 months and full results at 6 months.
This gradual nature is intentional. It is why Sculptra looks natural to everyone around you: the change happens slowly enough that no one can point to a specific day you looked different.
At La Miel
How we use Sculptra at La Miel
Full facial restoration usually requires 2 to 3 sessions spaced 4 to 8 weeks apart. Each session uses 1 to 2 vials of Sculptra distributed strategically. After the initial series, patients maintain with single-vial touch-ups every 12 to 24 months.
Overall facial collagen loss
Gradual full-face rejuvenation for patients in their 40s, 50s, and 60s with generalized volume loss. Restores cheek lift, temple structure, and chin definition together.
Suited for: Patients with generalized collagen loss who want gradual change.
Cheek and temple restoration
Strategic placement at the deep cheek and temple area produces lift that improves the mid-face frame. Often improves nasolabial folds indirectly.
Suited for: Patients with mid-face flattening or sunken temples.
Jawline and chin definition
Sculptra placed along the mandibular border produces gradual collagen-driven definition. Excellent for early jowling.
Suited for: Patients with early jawline softening.
Sculptra butt lift (separate protocol)
Off-label use for buttock volume enhancement. Uses higher volumes spread over multiple sessions. Discussed during consultation.
Suited for: Patients seeking non-surgical buttock volume.
Ready to start?
A consultation tells us what your skin needs. It takes under an hour.
What to expect
What to expect
Consultation
We discuss your timeline (Sculptra is too gradual for next-week events) and confirm candidacy.
Treatment
60 to 90 minutes per session. Topical numbing, then injections at specific depths using cannula and needle techniques.
Aftercare
The Rule of 5s: massage treated areas 5 times per day, 5 minutes each, for 5 days. Mild swelling and bruising for 3 to 5 days.
Results timeline
Week 1 to 2: initial swelling resolves, you look pre-treatment. Month 2 to 3: subtle improvement visible. Month 3 to 6: peak improvement. Year 1 to 2+: results maintain.
Pricing
A note on pricing
Sculptra is priced per vial. Full facial restoration typically uses 2 to 3 vials per session across 2 to 3 sessions (4 to 6 vials total for the initial series). Maintenance with a single vial every 12 to 24 months keeps collagen supported. Every Sculptra treatment earns Galderma ASPIRE rewards. Financing is available for staged plans.
Common questions
Common questions about Sculptra
Sculptra results last 2 or more years for most patients because the volume comes from your own collagen, which the body maintains over time. 2+ years for most patients. Some maintain visible results at 3 years. Duration depends on individual collagen turnover, sun exposure, and maintenance schedule. The longest-lasting biostimulator we offer.
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Tell us what you would like to address. A consultation maps the right plan, the right product, and the right sequence for your skin.
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Two ways to start: book the specific treatment you came for, or book a consultation and we will build your plan together.
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7718 Six Forks Road, Suite 106, Raleigh, NC 27615