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Sculptra

Restore youthful facial volume with Sculptra at Dr. Anthony Bared’s Miami practice. This injectable biostimulator treats age-related volume loss, hollow cheeks, temples, jawline laxity, and facial thinning by stimulating your own collagen production. The results develop gradually, creating natural-looking improvement in skin firmness, contour, and overall facial balance.

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Build collagen naturally. Restore lost volume.

Sculptra is an injectable collagen stimulator made from poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA) that works gradually to restore facial volume and improve skin structure. Rather than providing instant filling, Sculptra stimulates your body’s natural collagen production over time, leading to subtle, long-lasting results. It is commonly used to treat hollow cheeks, temples, laxity of the jawline, and overall facial thinning caused by aging. At Dr. Bared’s practice, Sculptra is used to create natural-looking facial rejuvenation that enhances structure, firmness, and balance.

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Sculptra Treats:

Age-related facial volume loss
Hollow or sunken cheeks
Temple hollowing
Jawline laxity and softening
Facial thinning from collagen depletion
Early signs of facial sagging
Loss of structural support in the midface
Overall skin firmness and facial contour decline

How Does Sculptra Work?

Sculptra is composed of poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA) microparticles that are injected into the deep dermis or subcutaneous tissue. Once placed, the particles trigger an inflammatory response that activates fibroblasts. These fibroblasts produce new collagen fibers around the injection sites. As PLLA particles are metabolized over several months, the newly formed collagen replaces lost structural support, leading to progressive volume restoration, increased dermal thickness, enhanced tensile strength, and longer-lasting facial rejuvenation.

Advantages of Sculptra:

Stimulates the body’s natural collagen production
Gradual, subtle results that look natural over time
Long-lasting improvement, often up to two years
Restores structural support rather than just filling
Improves skin thickness, firmness, and elasticity
Reduces the risk of an overfilled appearance
Ideal for diffuse volume loss and facial thinning

How Is Sculptra Administered?

Your treatment begins with a detailed facial assessment to evaluate volume loss and structural support. Our providers reconstitute poly-L-lactic acid with sterile water and lidocaine, then inject it into the deep dermis or subcutaneous plane using a cannula. You receive precise, layered injections to stimulate uniform collagen production. After injection, the treated areas are massaged to evenly distribute the product. The treatment concludes within 30 minutes.

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What Is Recovery Like After Sculptra?

Recovery after Sculptra is minimal, allowing you to return to normal activities the same day. You may experience mild swelling, redness, tenderness, or bruising at the injection sites, but only for a few days. Our medical providers recommend following the 5-5-5 massage rule to ensure even product distribution: massage the treated areas 5 times a day for 5 minutes each time for 5 days after treatment. You should also avoid strenuous exercise and excessive heat for 24 hours.

Sculptra FAQs

When will I see the results from Sculptra?

You will not see immediate volume the way you might with traditional hyaluronic acid fillers. Sculptra works gradually as your body produces new collagen fibers. Most patients begin noticing improvements within 4 to 6 weeks, with the results continuing to develop over time. Optimal outcomes typically appear after a series of treatments.

How many treatments will I need?

Most patients require a series of 2 to 3 sessions spaced several weeks apart. The exact number depends on the degree of volume loss, your facial anatomy, and your aesthetic goals. Your treatment plan is customized to ensure balanced, natural-looking results.

How long do Sculptra results last?

The results can last up to two years or longer. Because Sculptra stimulates your own collagen rather than acting as a temporary filler, the improvements tend to be more durable.

Will my face look overfilled?

When administered properly, Sculptra produces subtle, progressive enhancements rather than sudden fullness. Because the results develop slowly, your appearance improves naturally without an overfilled or artificial look.

Meet Dr. Bared: Your Facial Rejuvenation Expert

Dr. Bared is a double board-certified facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon with advanced training in facial anatomy, aging, and aesthetic balance. As a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, he brings surgical-level precision and judgment to non-surgical facial rejuvenation. All injectables are personally overseen by Dr. Bared to maintain the highest standards of safety and outcomes. If you are considering Sculptra to restore volume, schedule a consultation to receive a customized plan centered on your long-term goals.

Why Choose Dr. Anthony Bared

Dr. Bared’s training was first in Otolaryngology at the University of Miami, followed by the awarding of a highly competitive fellowship by the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the University of Illinois-Chicago.
He is Double Board Certified by the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and the American Board of Otolaryngology.
Dr. Bared has numerous publications and has lectured at various nationwide scientific meetings.
He also serves as a clinical voluntary Assistant Professor at the Florida International University, Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine.
Dr. Bared is a recognized provider of the Foundation Aesthetic Hair Restoration Method. He uses his surgical skills and artistic instincts to offer advanced techniques that ensure natural and transformative results in beard and hair transplants.