Sculptra in Queens & NYC
Sculptra stimulates your skin to build its own collagen, restoring volume gradually over a few months for results that look natural and last up to about two years.
- Treatment time
- 30–45 minutes
- Anesthesia
- Topical numbing
- Downtime
- Minimal; swelling for a few days
- Results appear
- Gradually over 2–3 months
- Results last
- Up to about 2 years
What Sculptra is
Sculptra is made of poly-L-lactic acid, a biocompatible material that has been used in medicine for decades. Unlike hyaluronic acid filler, it doesn't create volume on its own. Instead, it prompts the skin to produce new collagen, which gradually replaces volume lost with age.
Because it works through your body's own collagen, results build slowly over a series of treatments and look subtle and natural. Sculptra is FDA-approved to correct smile lines and other facial wrinkles, and for cheek wrinkles.
What it treats
- Hollow or flat cheeks
- Temples
- Smile lines
- Overall facial volume loss
- Skin thinning with age
Who may be a candidate
The benefits
Natural, gradual change
Friends notice you look well, not that you've had something done.
Long-lasting
Results can last up to about two years once the series is complete.
Improves skin quality
New collagen adds thickness and firmness as well as volume.
Treats wide areas
Suited to diffuse volume loss across the cheeks and temples.
What to expect, step by step.
Consultation
Dr. Arsenous maps where volume has been lost and estimates how many sessions you'll need.
Preparation
Sculptra is reconstituted in advance and the skin is cleansed and numbed.
Injection
Product is placed in small amounts across the treatment area.
Series & massage
Most patients need about three sessions, four to six weeks apart, with home massage after each.
Recovery & results
Expect some swelling, tenderness, and possible bruising for a few days. The initial fullness you see right after treatment is mostly fluid and fades within days; the real result develops over the following weeks.
You'll be asked to massage the treated area at home — commonly five minutes, five times a day, for five days — to spread the product evenly. Results build over two to three months and can last up to about two years.
Risks & limitations
- Swelling, bruising, tenderness, and redness at injection sites.
- Small bumps or nodules under the skin, which can appear weeks later; massage reduces this risk.
- Infection, which is uncommon.
- Results are not immediate and cannot be dissolved like hyaluronic acid filler.
This page is general information, not medical advice. Dr. Arsenous will review your medical history and discuss risks specific to you at your consultation.
Before & after
Pricing & financing
Sculptra is priced by the vial, and most treatment plans use several vials over a series of sessions. Dr. Arsenous will recommend the number of vials for your goals and give you an exact quote at your consultation. Financing is available through CareCredit and Affirm, subject to credit approval.
Precision, artistry, and genuine care — for 25 years.
Sculptra rewards patience and a precise plan. Dr. Arsenous estimates the vials and sessions you need up front, so you know what to expect from start to finish.
Meet Dr. Arsenous →Board-certified general surgeon · Glendale, Queens
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Frequently asked questions.
Hyaluronic acid filler adds volume immediately. Sculptra stimulates your own collagen, so volume builds gradually over months and lasts longer.
Most patients need about three sessions, four to six weeks apart. Dr. Arsenous will estimate your number at consultation.
Results can last up to about two years once your treatment series is complete.
Massage helps spread the product evenly and reduces the risk of small bumps forming under the skin.
Yes. Many plans use Sculptra for overall volume, filler for specific features, and Botox for movement lines.
Call (212) 347-4763 or text 718-821-1000. Consultations are with Dr. Arsenous and carry a consultation fee, which our team will confirm when you book.
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