Temples
Sunken temples — Sculptra rebuilds collagen scaffold so temples fill back naturally over time.
FDA · GALDERMA · SINCE 2004
Sculptra Bangkok
Rebuild your own collagen
WALEERAT CLINIC · SIAM SQUARE ONE · BTS SIAM
Galderma's PLLA collagen biostimulator — doesn't add instant volume, it rebuilds your own collagen scaffold. Natural-looking results that last 2+ years.
SCULPTRA®
PLLA · gradual natural lift
Dr. Waleerat
Founder
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↑MORE COLLAGEN
2+ YRLASTING
3-6MONTHS RESULT
FDASINCE 2004
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Doctor explains
How Sculptra works — in 3 minutes
By the team of
Dr. Waleerat ThaweebanchongsinDr. Gwang · Founder, Waleerat Clinic
Founder & Medical Director of Waleerat Clinic, performing Sculptra and biostimulator treatments — see the full profile on our doctors page.
- FDAapproved
- 2+yrs result
- PLLAcollagen
FDA
Approved since 2004
Galderma
Direct manufacturer
2+ years
Result longevity
Cannula
Blunt-tip safety
Why Sculptra
5 key benefits
- 1Gradual, natural volume restoration
- 2Stimulates your own collagen
- 3Lasts up to 2 years
- 4FDA-approved · Galderma authorised
- 5Cannula-delivered for safety
Treatment zones
Sculptra zones — temples · sunken face · cheeks · cheekbones
Sunken face
Sunken face from aging/weight loss — Sculptra rebuilds the mid-face structure naturally.
Cheeks
Sagging or hollow cheeks — Sculptra stimulates deep collagen to restore cheek volume naturally.
Cheekbones
Wanting more defined cheekbones — Sculptra builds collagen structure for a natural lift.
Ideal for
Diffuse facial volume loss
Hollowed temples and cheeks
Patients seeking gradual, natural results
Compare
Sculptra vs Radiesse vs HA Filler
Which one to pick depends on what you want to fix and how fast you want to see results.
Sculptra
PLLA
- Mechanism
- Stimulates collagen
- Onset
- 3-6 mo (gradual)
- Lasts
- 2-3 years
- Price/vial
- ฿25,000
- Best for
- Natural slow-burn results
Reset / Radiesse
CaHA
- Mechanism
- Volume + collagen
- Onset
- Immediate volume
- Lasts
- 12-18 months
- Price/cc
- From ฿15,000
- Best for
- Want fast + stimulation
HA Filler
Hyaluronic acid
- Mechanism
- HA volume fill
- Onset
- Immediate
- Lasts
- 9-12 months
- Price/cc
- From ฿4,999
- Best for
- Spot fix, reversible
* Pricing is Waleerat Clinic Bangkok. Your physician recommends the right option during the consult.
Procedure
5 steps · 45 minutes
- 1MappingVolume deficits assessed and mapped.
- 2AnaesthesiaTopical numbing applied.
- 3InjectionCannula-delivered into deep dermis or supraperiosteal plane.
- 4MassageDaily 5-5-5 massage protocol for 5 days post-treatment.
- 5ReviewFollow-up at week 4 to assess remodelling progress.
Result timeline
How long for Sculptra to work? — Month 1, 3, 6 explained
1
Month 1
Swelling resolves in 72h
Diluent swelling resolves in 72 hours. The visible change is mostly skin hydration — not yet real volume.
3
Month 3
Volume starts to return
PLLA microparticles are being replaced by your own collagen. Volume returns to temples + mid-face, visibly different from baseline.
6
Month 6
Peak collagen rebuild
Peak collagen formation. This is the photo most patients forward to friends. Full course = 2-3 sessions, results last 2-3 years.
* Full Sculptra course is typically 2-3 sessions spaced 4-6 weeks apart. Pictured results vary by age, skin condition, and number of vials used.
Preparation and aftercare for Sculptra Volume Stimulator
Research-informed guidance for this treatment type. Your doctor’s written plan after assessment always takes priority.
Before your appointment
- Review allergies, active infection, bleeding tendency, medicines, prior implants or filler, and the gradual treatment plan with the doctor.
- Do not stop prescribed medicine on your own.
After treatment
- Massage the treated areas for 5 minutes, 5 times a day, for 5 days, unless your treating doctor gives a different written plan.
- A wrapped cool pack may be used during the first 24 hours; avoid strenuous exercise, extensive sun/UV exposure, tanning and extreme temperatures for the first 24 hours.
- Use the clinic contact path if nodules or inflammation appear later.
What may be expected
- Swelling, redness, tenderness or bruising may occur; improvement from collagen stimulation is gradual.
Contact us promptly
- Contact the clinic for persistent or worsening symptoms, hard or visible nodules, or delayed inflammation.
- Use the same emergency warning signs as filler: unusual pain, skin colour change, vision change or stroke-like symptoms.
1:1 follow-up
Before you leave, the team records your treatment, expected recovery, follow-up timing and direct contact path. A doctor reviews concerns when needed.
Price
From ฿25,000 / 1 bottle
per vial · clinic catalog price
Number of vials needed depends on physician assessment — typically 2-3 sessions, 4-6 weeks apart
Physician consult — before deciding
30 minutes with a licensed physician to assess if you're a candidate. If you're not, we'll tell you directly.
Decision guides
Questions to answer before choosing
Compare options by concern, goal and recovery window, then confirm suitability during an individual physician assessment.
FAQ
Common questions
Real questions from real customers — answered by our physicians
Sculptra Bangkok price — how many sessions?
Sculptra ฿20,000 per vial (1 vial = 1 session). 2–3 sessions 4–6 weeks apart for full collagen build. Results last 2–3 years.
Profhilo vs Sculptra — which suits me?
Sculptra (PLLA) restores volume + long-term collagen — best for 35+ with starting volume loss. Profhilo focuses on bounce + smoothness — best for 25–40 before volume loss.
I'm in my late forties and my cheeks have started to look hollow and saggy. How much does a Sculptra program cost and how many vials would I realistically need?
Sculptra at Waleerat starts from about ฿25,000 per session, with fuller programs reaching around ฿75,000. Most patients with moderate volume loss need 2 to 3 sessions spaced 4 to 6 weeks apart, often 1 to 2 vials each. The exact vial count depends on your facial volume, which the doctor confirms in person.
If my friend books Profhilo and I do Sculptra on the same day, would the clinic give us any kind of package discount for coming together?
Yes, you can book together and combine treatments in the same visit. Sculptra pairs well with Profhilo since one helps rebuild deeper collagen and the other hydrates the skin surface. Sculptra programs run roughly ฿25,000 to ฿75,000, and pricing is discussed and confirmed after the doctor assesses both of your needs at consultation.
I'm breastfeeding right now but want to plan ahead for collagen treatment. Is Sculptra safe for me, and who is generally a good candidate?
Sculptra is not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding, so we would plan your treatment for after you finish nursing. Good candidates are generally healthy adults with gradual volume loss or skin laxity who want a natural, gradual result. A consultation confirms suitability and rules out any contraindications.
I'm flying into Bangkok for only four days. What's the downtime after Sculptra, and is it safe for me to fly home soon after the treatment?
Sculptra downtime is usually minimal, so a four-day trip works well and flying home afterward is generally fine. You may have mild swelling, redness, or small bruises for a few days, and we ask you to massage the area as instructed for about five days. Results build gradually over 2 to 3 months as collagen forms.
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My main concern is gradual volume loss around my temples and lower cheeks. How many Sculptra sessions would I need to see a natural difference?
Most patients need 2 to 3 Sculptra sessions, spaced about 4 to 6 weeks apart, to address temple and cheek volume. Because Sculptra is a PLLA collagen biostimulator, results appear gradually over several weeks rather than instantly. The doctor confirms your exact plan and vial count in person, and individual results vary.
I keep seeing Sculptra and HA fillers mentioned together. How is Sculptra actually different from a normal hyaluronic acid filler for restoring volume?
Unlike HA fillers that add instant volume directly, Sculptra is a PLLA biostimulator that prompts your own body to rebuild collagen gradually over 2 to 3 months. The result can look natural and tends to last longer, but it is not immediate. Sculptra programs range from about ฿25,000 to ฿75,000, and the doctor advises which suits your goals.
Why does it take months to see results?
Sculptra works by stimulating your own collagen production, which takes time. The product itself does not provide the volume — your collagen does. This is why results are gradual and look natural.
How many sessions are needed?
Most patients need 2–3 sessions spaced 4–6 weeks apart, depending on the degree of volume loss.
Is it safe?
Sculptra has been FDA-approved since 2004 and has a long clinical track record. The active ingredient (PLLA) is fully resorbed by the body.
Who isn't a good candidate for Sculptra?
Sculptra stimulates your own collagen response — so if your immune system is suppressed (active autoimmune flare, recent chemotherapy, current systemic steroids) you won't get the expected response. Patients with a history of keloid scarring or active skin infections at planned injection sites are also not ideal. The consult is specifically for this conversation — we'd rather decline and refer than start a series that won't work.
What should I expect in months 1, 3, and 6 after my first session?
Month 1: temporary swelling from the diluent resolves in 72 hours — the visible change is mostly hydration. Month 3: PLLA microparticles start being replaced by your own collagen; you'll see a subtle volume return in temples and mid-face. Month 6: peak collagen rebuild — this is the photo most patients forward to friends. The full series is 2–3 sessions spaced 6 weeks apart, with results lasting 2–3 years.
Sculptra side effects + downsides — what should I know?
The most common Sculptra side effects: bruising or tenderness at injection sites (3-7 days), mild swelling resolving in 72 hours. The uncommon-but-important risk is granuloma/nodule formation under the skin, prevented by: (1) correct diluent ratio and rest-time per Galderma protocol, (2) the 5-5-5 massage regimen (5 minutes × 5 times/day × 5 days post-treatment), (3) injecting at the correct depth by an experienced physician. At Waleerat we follow Galderma's clinical protocol strictly — nodule incidence in our patient cohort is < 0.5%. Other downsides to know: results take 3-6 months to appear (not immediate like HA filler), and the full series requires 2-3 sessions plus a financial commitment of ฿50K-฿75K total.
Sculptra Thailand vs Sculptra Korea / Singapore — is the product the same?
Yes — Sculptra is manufactured by Galderma (Switzerland/France) and the SAME formulation is shipped to authorised distributors worldwide. The product at Waleerat Clinic Bangkok is identical to Sculptra sold at clinics in Seoul, Singapore, or Dubai. The clinical difference between countries comes from PHYSICIAN technique, not product. At Waleerat we use the Galderma-certified injection protocol that's also taught in Korean training centres. Pricing in Thailand (฿25,000/vial) is typically 30-40% lower than equivalent Sculptra in Singapore or Hong Kong while using the same product — a key reason GCC + East-Asian medical tourists choose Bangkok for their Sculptra program.
Is Sculptra Volume Stimulator halal-friendly?
Poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA) — fully synthetic biostimulator. No animal-derived components. If you avoid animal-derived materials, this treatment is open to you. Tell the physician at consultation and the specific product and lot used on the day can be confirmed with you. This reflects the ingredients used, not a halal certification.
What happens during a Sculptra Volume Stimulator session?
Mapping — Volume deficits assessed and mapped. Anaesthesia — Topical numbing applied. Injection — Cannula-delivered into deep dermis or supraperiosteal plane. Massage — Daily 5-5-5 massage protocol for 5 days post-treatment. Review — Follow-up at week 4 to assess remodelling progress. A physician assesses your face first and sets the plan; what is done and where follows from that assessment.
Does Sculptra Volume Stimulator hurt?
Anaesthesia for this treatment: Topical. A session runs about 45 minutes. How much a person feels varies, and anything that concerns you is worth raising at assessment.
What is the recovery like after Sculptra Volume Stimulator?
Downtime: Mild bruising 2–3 days. How quickly this settles varies from person to person; ask your physician before planning anything that depends on the date.
Related services
Other collagen-stimulating options
Sculptra, Radiesse, Ellansé, Profhilo, Juvelook and Rejuran — how to chooseSculptra, Radiesse, Ellansé, Profhilo, Juvelook and Rejuran — how to chooseCompared with 5 other options in this category — price and downtime
Sculptra, Radiesse and Ellansé are structural. They are placed deeper, and the body lays down its own collagen around the material. Sculptra is poly-L-lactic acid and works gradually — it adds nothing on the day. Radiesse is calcium hydroxylapatite and Ellansé is polycaprolactone; both carry a gel that occupies volume from the day of treatment, with the collagen result building behind it. Profhilo, Juvelook and Rejuran are skin treatments. Profhilo is a hybrid hyaluronic acid used to hydrate and remodel, Juvelook is a PDLLA booster for glow and firmness, and Rejuran is a purified salmon-derived polynucleotide used for repair and texture. Skin treatments do not replace lost volume, and structural products do not fix surface quality — many patients are treated with one of each rather than choosing between them.
Most patients start on the skin side, where the commitment is smaller. Juvelook has the lowest entry price of the six at ฿1,999 per cc, and Profhilo is a fixed two-session protocol a month apart. Structural work is the larger decision — a single Radiesse syringe starts at ฿15,000, Sculptra and Ellansé at ฿25,000 — and it is normally planned once the physician has assessed how much volume has actually been lost. Rejuran sits slightly apart from both: it is chosen for repair, meaning acne scarring and under-eye texture, rather than for glow or volume. Individual results vary.
| Radiesse | From ฿22,999 / 1 bottle | Mild bruising 3–5 days; full settling 1–2 weeks |
|---|---|---|
| Ellansé | From ฿25,000 / syringe (S grade) | Swelling or light bruising, usually 3–7 days; longer in a small proportion of patients |
| Profhilo Bio-Remodelling | From ฿22,999 / 1 bottle, 2cc | Mild swelling at injection points |
| Juvelook | From ฿15,999 / 1 bottle | Mild redness for a few hours; possible micro-bumps for 24–48 hours |
| Rejuran | From ฿9,999 / 2 cc | Mild bruising + tiny papules 3–5 days; full healing 7–10 days |
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