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THE SCIENCE OF SCULPTRA
With new collagen produced by your skin
Sculptra research has examined cheek wrinkles, firmness and skin quality, with different outcomes measured in each study. Your doctor will assess your skin and the areas you want to treat to advise whether Sculptra fits your goals. [2][4]
Read the skin and wrinkle research ↗
02 / WHY BEHAP
Softer-looking cheek wrinkles, firmer-looking skin and a naturally refreshed face. If these are the changes you want to see, Sculptra helps stimulate new collagen, with results appearing gradually as your skin responds.
One BEHAP patient had previously received injections elsewhere and felt they had not seen results. After treatment here, they told us they noticed a change. This is one of the Sculptra treatment experiences BEHAP's doctors have encountered firsthand.
We value visible change and a natural appearance together. BEHAP's aim is firmer-looking skin, softer-looking cheek wrinkles and a face that still looks like you. We focus on skin firmness rather than treating a larger or fuller face as the measure of success.
If you want to care for your skin without making your face look larger or rounder, we discuss that from the start: how would you like to look better, and what do you already like about your face?
“People keep telling me I look younger, and I’m the most surprised. Do I really look that different?”
SYOKO Bangkok Life · Personal experience
Translated from Japanese
Looking better means something different to each person. At BEHAP, we want the change to be something you notice and enjoy when you see your face every day.
Sculptra at BEHAP Bangna and Asoke
Care for skin firmness while staying you
03 / THE BIOLOGICAL RESPONSE
Once PLLA particles are in the tissue, surrounding cells respond and participate in new collagen production. Collagen gradually accumulates around the particles, while visible changes in the skin develop over time. Follow-up after treatment is therefore needed. [6]
Sculptra does not exfoliate the skin or act like a topical AHA acid.
04 / CLINICAL EVIDENCE
For those seeking better-looking skin with a long-term perspective, Sculptra has research on skin elasticity and hydration, alongside follow-up findings on cheek wrinkles and appearance up to 24 months after treatment began.
of participants with follow-up data
86.2%
Reported by 56 of 65 participants compared with baseline. The follow-up group received no additional injections between months 12 and 24 after treatment began. [3]
Participants' self-assessment of appearance
Read the 2-year assessment ↗Skin elasticity and hydration findings
Lasting up to 12 months
These findings were observed in the Sculptra group at 12 months after the final treatment, in a study of 40 women with 33 included in the analysis. [4]
Read the skin quality findings ↗Cheek wrinkles / Comparison involving 149 participants
At 12 months after treatment began, 70.7% of the Sculptra group met the cheek wrinkle improvement criterion, compared with 25.9% in the untreated group. [2][3]
Improvement meant at least a 1-grade improvement in cheek wrinkles on both sides of the face at rest, using the study's assessment scale.
70.7% is the proportion of participants meeting this improvement criterion. It does not mean a 70.7% reduction in wrinkles or a 70.7% increase in collagen.
Participants had moderate-to-severe cheek wrinkles, a mean age of 60.7 years, and were predominantly white women. Your results may differ from those in the study.
The trial included 149 participants: 97 received Sculptra and 52 received no treatment. Assessors did not know which group each participant belonged to. At 12 months after treatment began, researchers measured the proportion with at least a 1-grade improvement in cheek wrinkles on both sides of the face at rest.
This figure represents the proportion meeting the wrinkle improvement criterion. It does not mean collagen increased by 70.7% or wrinkles decreased by 70.7%, and cannot predict an individual's chance of improvement.
Skin quality / 2019
Skin quality was assessed at 12 months after the final treatment, with increased elasticity and hydration observed in the Sculptra group. [4]
A 2019 study in 40 women compared Sculptra with saline injections; 33 were included in the analysis. Participants received 3 treatments, 4 weeks apart.
This skin quality study was small and has greater limitations than the cheek wrinkle trial. When using these findings to help choose treatment, your doctor will also consider your skin and the changes you want.
LONG-TERM FOLLOW-UP / 24 MONTHS
At 24 months, 56 of 65 participants, or 86.2%, rated the treated area as still improved compared with baseline. This was the participants' own assessment of overall appearance. [3]
At 24 months after treatment began, 50 of 65 participants with follow-up data, or 76.9%, still had at least a 1-grade improvement in cheek wrinkles on both sides of the face at rest compared with baseline. Assessors did not know the participants' treatment allocation. [3]
This group received Sculptra during the initial study and no additional injections during months 12–24. This extension followed the same group, without an untreated comparison group throughout the full two years.
Immediately after treatment, the area may temporarily look fuller because of the injected volume and swelling. Collagen-related results develop gradually over weeks to months.
The treated area may look fuller because of the injected volume and swelling. This initial fullness may subside within hours to a few days, so the face may look similar to its appearance before treatment. Injection-related swelling and bruising may last longer in some people. [1]
During this period, the body gradually produces new collagen. Changes can be so gradual that you may not notice them when looking at your face every day. Comparing photographs with similar angles, lighting and expressions can make changes easier to see. Your doctor will review progress before recommending further treatment or an interval between sessions. [1]
In the cheek wrinkle study, 76.9% of participants with follow-up data still showed improvement at 24 months after treatment began, without additional injections during months 12–24. [3]
During years 1–2, you can return for your doctor to assess the remaining results and your skin. If there are areas you would like to continue treating, your doctor will consider whether further injections or other treatment are appropriate.
Individual treatment results may vary
BEHAP / REVIEW & BEFORE–AFTER
Before-and-after photographs from BEHAP Clinic posts, with the dates and follow-up periods shown in the images
Images and reviews from @behap.clinic
Individual results may vary
If you are interested in reducing cheek wrinkles or improving the appearance of skin firmness, your doctor will examine the areas you want to treat and review your injection history and health considerations before assessing your suitability for Sculptra.
The treatment and injection areas require a doctor's assessment beforehand.
After consultation, you may choose another approach or decide not to have a procedure.
| Comparison | Sculptra · PLLA | HA filler |
|---|---|---|
| What it does | Stimulates collagen production in tissue, with evidence for cheek wrinkles and nasolabial folds within the areas studied | HA gel adds volume or reshapes specific areas. The product type must be appropriate for the injection site. |
| When results appear | Gradual changes over weeks to months. Immediate fullness may be temporary. | Fullness is usually visible after injection, but swelling must settle before results can be assessed. |
| If correction is needed | Correction differs from HA. If problems occur, treatment may be complex and take time. | Hyaluronidase can help break down HA, but its effects depend on the product and the problem. It cannot resolve every complication.[7] |
| Assessment needed before either treatment | Both require consideration of the injection site, previous treatment history and expected results. Both carry injection risks, including potentially serious complications. | |
If laxity is your main concern, your doctor will also consider other approaches, such as energy-based procedures, chosen for your skin and the area to be treated.
Explore BEHAP's aesthetic services (opens the clinic website)Before treatment, your doctor will explain pain management, possible reactions and aftercare so you can prepare and allow appropriate recovery time.
Bring your treatment history and a list of current medications, and tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. If you take medicines that increase bleeding, do not stop them yourself in preparation for treatment.
Before treatment begins, your doctor will explain expected results, risks and how problems would be managed, so you understand the procedure and can prepare fully.
You may feel pain during injection and have needle marks, swelling or bruising afterwards. Your doctor will explain anaesthesia, pain management and how much time to allow for post-injection reactions. [1]
Your treating doctor will advise on skin care and massage. Follow their instructions and continue monitoring symptoms. Review results once the initial swelling has settled, and contact your doctor if anything unusual occurs. [1]
Swelling, bruising and the onset of results vary. If you have an important event or travel planned, your doctor will discuss the treatment date with you to allow time for recovery and follow-up.
09 / YOUR TREATMENT PLAN
25,000
baht / vial
The price per vial may be lower when treatment is booked as a course. Total cost depends on the number of vials and your individual treatment plan.
Your doctor will assess your skin and treatment areas before explaining the number of vials, number of sessions and total cost of your plan.
Ask about promotionsA vial is a bottle of product; cc or mL refers to the volume after reconstitution. When comparing prices quoted per cc, also check how many Sculptra vials are used. [1]
GALDERMA / RESEARCH & PERSPECTIVES 2026
In 2026, Galderma published a skin quality survey and a programme following treatment participants with different skin care needs.
Galderma surveyed more than 11,000 people across 11 countries, including Thailand. Respondents valued smoothness, hydration and radiance when describing good skin quality.
Read Galderma's survey ↗Galderma launched a programme following the experiences of 9 treatment participants over 2 years through personal journals and clinical follow-up. Each participant has different goals and a different treatment plan.
Explore the programme ↗A Galderma article dated 7 October 2026 discusses the need for skin information during perimenopause and after menopause. If you notice skin changes during this time, you can discuss your concerns with your doctor at your consultation.
Read the original article ↗Sculptra has contraindications and injection-related risks. Some reactions occur early; others may appear months later. Tell your doctor about your health and allergy history before treatment.[1]
Do not receive injections if you are allergic to any product ingredient, have had anaphylaxis, have a history of multiple severe allergies, or have a history of or susceptibility to keloids or abnormal raised scars. If lidocaine is added, people allergic to lidocaine or amide anaesthetics should not receive the injection either.
Safety and treatment outcome data are insufficient in these groups. Postpone elective aesthetic procedures and consult a doctor first.
Postpone treatment if the injection area is inflamed or infected. People taking immunosuppressants, those with immune conditions, significant medical conditions or bleeding problems, and those who have had other substances injected need an individual medical assessment.[1]
The US prescribing information cited here states that Sculptra should not be injected into the red part of the lips. Use around the eyes has not been studied, and nodules have been reported. The doctor must check the applicable label and site-specific risks before injection.[1]
Pain, tenderness, swelling, redness, bruising, itching or bleeding may occur at the injection site. Severity and duration vary from person to person.
Lumps or small nodules may develop under the skin, including inflammatory foreign-body granulomas. Some appear months after injection and can be difficult to treat, potentially requiring further procedures.
Accidental injection into a blood vessel can cause tissue ischaemia, skin necrosis, visual impairment or blindness, and stroke. Infection and severe allergic reactions are also possible.[1][5]
Seek emergency assessment immediately for unusual or increasing pain, skin blanching or colour changes, blurred or altered vision, facial drooping, limb weakness or slurred speech. Do not wait to see whether symptoms improve. Breathing difficulty or a suspected severe allergic reaction also requires emergency care. For lumps, redness, swelling or fever that develop later, contact your treating doctor promptly.[1][5]
Sculptra is an injectable containing PLLA particles that help stimulate collagen production. Research has examined cheek wrinkles and nasolabial folds, as well as aspects of skin quality such as elasticity and hydration. Evidence on dry skin, pores, skin tone and laxity is not sufficient to conclude that it treats all these concerns. [1][2][4]
Collagen-related results develop gradually over weeks to months. Initial fullness can reflect the injected volume and swelling, which are temporary. As this early fullness subsides, your face may look similar to how it did before treatment. [1]
The number of vials and sessions varies. Your doctor will assess your skin, injection areas and treatment history, then review the response after each session before considering the next. Age alone cannot determine the right number of vials, so dividing age by ten is not used as a fixed rule. [1]
Not everyone needs 3 vials. Your doctor will consider your skin, treatment areas and response to decide whether further injections are appropriate. Vial and session numbers used in research help inform planning, but individual responses differ, so you do not necessarily need the same amount as study participants.
This is not a formula everyone must follow. Estimating one vial per 10 years of age is only a rough guide. Your doctor will assess your skin, goals and response before deciding on the appropriate number. Age alone cannot tell you how many vials you need.
Duration varies. A cheek wrinkle study followed participants for 24 months after treatment began and found that some still had improved wrinkles compared with baseline. Individual results depend on the treatment received and the skin's response, so duration may differ from that observed in the study. [3]
Your doctor will review your previous treatment before deciding whether the area can be injected and what interval is appropriate. They need to know which substance or product was used, where and when it was injected, and whether any unusual reactions occurred. Bring product names or treatment records if available. [1]
Sculptra at 25,000 baht per vial includes consultation, the doctor's fee, anaesthesia and follow-up. The price per vial may be lower for a treatment course. Total cost depends on the number of vials and your individual treatment plan.
Swelling, bruising, pain and needle marks can occur after injection, so allow time for these reactions. Follow your treating doctor's massage and skin care instructions. Seek immediate assessment for increasing pain, skin colour changes or visual symptoms; do not try to treat them by massaging the area yourself. [1]
Sculptra is available at BEHAP Bangna and Asoke. Contact the clinic team with your preferred branch, date and time. The team will coordinate your appointment with the doctor and confirm the details before you travel.
Contact the clinic to bookBEHAP WELLNESS / CONSULTATION
Your doctor will assess the areas you want to treat and explain expected results, vial numbers and costs so you can decide before treatment begins.
Sculptra is available at both Bangna and Asoke. Our team will coordinate the branch, date, time and doctor, and confirm your appointment details before you travel.
View BEHAP contact options ↗BEHAP / BANGNA & ASOKE
BEHAP Bangna offers Sculptra near Suvarnabhumi Airport. Arrange a consultation about your skin goals and receive promotion and pricing details before deciding.
Sculptra is available at both Bangna and Asoke. Contact our team to choose your branch and arrange a convenient appointment.
Ask about promotions and appointments ↗14/43 Cascade Bangna, Bangna-Trad Road, Bang Kaeo, Bang Phli, Samut Prakan 10540
B1, Jasmine Building, Soi Sukhumvit 23, Khlong Toei Nuea, Watthana, Bangkok 10110
Medical content reviewed by Dr Chonthawat Jiarasrisatien
International sources support understanding; they do not establish approval status or indications in Thailand. Study findings depend on the product, participants, treatment site, technique and assessment method.
