Sculptra® in Berlin – Collagen Stimulation Instead of Filling

Sculptra® is an injectable collagen biostimulator based on poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA). It does not add volume but prompts the body to produce its own collagen again.

Hyaluronic acid adds volume immediately – the result is visible straight after treatment and lasts as long as the material remains in the tissue. Sculptra® works differently: it creates a stimulus to which the body responds with its own collagen production. The result develops gradually over weeks to months and is based on your own tissue. The two are not mutually exclusive. Depending on your findings we combine them – for example Sculptra® for broad structure and hyaluronic acid for targeted contouring.

We typically treat the following areas: - Temples, cheeks and midface - Nasolabial area, jawline and chin - Décolleté and upper arms - Buttocks and posterior thighs, including for cellulite This matches Sculptra®'s EU certification for the face and – since December 2025 – four body areas. Sculptra® is not suitable for the lips or the immediate eye area. We use other treatments there.

A session usually takes 45 to 60 minutes, depending on the number and size of the areas treated. Preparation time is additional, as the product needs to be reconstituted and rest for a sufficient period before use.

Most patients find the treatment well tolerated. We can apply a numbing cream beforehand on request, and the product solution usually also contains a local anaesthetic.

There is usually no real downtime. Immediately after treatment there may be mild swelling, redness or small injection marks, which generally settle within a few days. Bruising is possible. For around two weeks we recommend avoiding saunas, sunbeds and very strenuous exercise.

Immediately after treatment there may be a slight filling effect – this comes from the fluid and disappears within a few days. The actual effect is based on new collagen formation and usually becomes apparent from the fourth to sixth week. The full result is generally assessed after several months, once all planned sessions are complete.

Mild swelling, redness, tenderness and occasional small bruises at the injection sites are common and harmless. They usually settle within a few days. In rare cases, palpable firm areas or small nodules can develop later. Correct preparation of the product, the right injection depth and consistent massage afterwards reduce this risk considerably. We go through all possible risks with you in the consultation before treatment.

Two to three sessions at intervals of four to six weeks are usually planned. The actual number depends on your starting point, your treatment goal and how your tissue responds to the first session. We reassess progress before each further session.

Because the result is based on your own collagen, it lasts comparatively long – often one to two years. Individual duration depends on factors including age, skin condition, metabolism and lifestyle. A top-up is possible at any time afterwards.

The most important measure is self-massage of the treated areas in the days following treatment. It helps distribute the material evenly. We show you the technique and give you a specific schedule to follow. We also recommend consistent sun protection and avoiding saunas, sunbeds and very strenuous exercise for around two weeks.

We do not treat where there is active inflammation or infection in the planned area, known hypersensitivity to any of the product's components, or during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Where there is a tendency to keloids or certain autoimmune conditions, we assess particularly carefully. Sculptra® is also not suitable for the lips or the immediate eye area. Whether treatment is an option in your case is determined during your medical consultation.

Yes. In practice, combination is often the sensible approach, because the treatments work at different levels. - Hyaluronic acid for targeted contour, while Sculptra® builds structure across the area - Botulinum toxin for expression lines - Morpheus8 or mesotherapy to improve the skin's surface What matters is the order and the interval between treatments. We plan both individually so the treatments complement rather than overlap one another.

The cost depends on the number of areas treated and the amount of product required. One vial starts at 599 €; a package of three is available for 1500 €. Billing is based on the German medical fee schedule (GOÄ). The prices given here are guide prices; the actual fee depends on your individual circumstances. You will receive a binding quote after your consultation.