Sculptra is an FDA-approved injectable procedure that employs a synthetic substance called poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA-SCA) to address the underlying reasons for aging skin. The injection is intended to gradually restore lost collagen and thereby diminish deep wrinkles, face lines, and folds. It has been used for its collagen stimulatory effects in medical applications for decades as PDO suture threads (threads used to stitch up cuts and wounds). So its safety profile has been well established.
Sculptra’s main benefit in cosmetic dermatology is its ability to promote the body’s natural collagen synthesis, resulting in a more youthful appearance.