Quick answer: Hyaluronic acid (HA) fillers like Restylane, RHA, and Versa add volume immediately and smooth lines and folds right away. Sculptra Aesthetic is a biostimulator made with poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA) that gradually stimulates your own collagen, with full results developing over 2 to 6 months and lasting up to two years. Current pricing for both is listed on our price list. Many patients benefit from combining both.
Sculptra vs. Filler at a Glance
| Hyaluronic Acid Fillers | Sculptra Aesthetic | |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Gel made of hyaluronic acid, a substance naturally found in the body | Poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA) collagen stimulator |
| How it works | Fills and lifts where it is placed | Stimulates your body to produce its own collagen |
| Results | Visible almost immediately | Gradual; full results over 2 to 6 months |
| How long it lasts | RHA 9-18 months; Restylane 6-18 months | Up to two years |
| Typical sessions | Often one appointment | Typically a series of sessions over a few months |
| Best for | Lips, smile lines, marionette lines, cheeks, chin | Age-related volume loss, hollow cheeks and temples, deep lines |
How Hyaluronic Acid Fillers Work
Hyaluronic acid binds to water to keep skin hydrated, plump, and elastic. Thrive offers RHA fillers, which are designed to move naturally with your face; Restylane, a clear HA gel that lifts, defines, and smooths, including Restylane Kysse for lips; and Revanesse Versa for lip augmentation and smoothing nasolabial folds and marionette lines. Many fillers contain lidocaine, and appointments typically take 30 minutes or less.
How Sculptra Works
Sculptra is injected deep into the skin, where it stimulates collagen production to restore age-related volume loss and smooth deep facial wrinkles. Because it rebuilds your own collagen, results appear gradually and look natural. After treatment, you will massage the area for a few minutes each day for five days as directed.
Which Is Right for You?
Choose HA filler if you want immediate, precise results in a specific area like the lips or smile lines. Choose Sculptra if you want gradual, longer-lasting restoration of overall facial volume. Sculptra can also be paired with an immediate volumizer like Restylane, and treatments may be spaced for the best result. At your consultation, founder Dana Protomastro, AGPCNP-BC, a certified nurse practitioner with over 25 years of experience in perioperative care, plastic surgery, and aesthetic medicine, will recommend the right plan. Prefer a natural option? Ask about PRP for fillers.
Sculptra vs. Filler FAQs
Does Sculptra last longer than filler?
Yes. Sculptra Aesthetic can last for up to two years, while HA fillers typically last 6 to 18 months depending on the product and area treated.
Can Sculptra be used in the lips?
Sculptra treats areas that need volume enhancement like the cheeks, temples, and jawline, as well as deep lines and wrinkles. For lips, HA fillers like Restylane Kysse or Versa are used.
Can I get Sculptra and filler together?
Yes, Sculptra can be combined with hyaluronic acid fillers, though it may be advisable to space treatments to achieve the best results.
How can I save on filler and Sculptra?
Our Injectable Membership offers member-only pricing on filler and Sculptra, with no membership fees. See our price list for current pricing.
Ready to get started? Call Thrive Wellness and Aesthetics at (914) 215-1616 or request your consultation online.
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