The Collagen Revival
Sculptra in Roseville, CA
Sculptra does not add instant volume. It asks your body to rebuild its own collagen, so firmness, lift and structure return gradually and look natural.
Starting at
$900
How it works
Gradually stimulates your own collagen
Results build
Over 3 or more months, a series is typically recommended
Lasts
Up to 2+ years
The foundation beneath the frosting
Sculptra is a biostimulatory injectable. It works at the structure layer of the cake, the part everything else sits on. Instead of filling a line or a hollow right away, it gradually stimulates your body’s natural collagen production to rebuild support from within.
Over time that can improve firmness, lift, skin quality and overall facial balance. The change is subtle and builds slowly, which is why it tends to look like you on a good year rather than like you had something done.
I offer Sculptra at NP Empowered Wellness in Roseville, CA for patients who feel their face has flattened or lost support and who prefer a gradual approach. If you are not sure whether your face needs structure or something else first, that is what the consult is for.
What Sculptra is used for
- Restoring facial volume gradually
- Improving facial structure and balance
- Supporting firmness and lift
- Improving skin quality over time
- Long-term collagen support
Sculptra pricing
The Collagen Revival: Sculptra®
Starting at $900
Stimulates your body’s natural collagen production to gradually restore volume, improve skin quality and strengthen facial structure from within. Designed for subtle, long-lasting rejuvenation that keeps a natural, refreshed appearance. Results can last up to 2+ years.
- Facial volume
- Facial structure
- Skin quality
- Firmness and lift
Prices are starting points. Your exact plan, with the price of each step and the total, is written out at your consult. Cherry and CareCredit payment plans are available.
Where it fits in the Cake System
Structure layer, Plan B: Rebuild
Sculptra is the Structure layer, and it belongs to Plan B, Rebuild. Collagen responds to repeated signal, so I often pair it with Morpheus8 or PDGF and stage the work over several months. Surface treatments like PRX or microneedling can go in between.
- Foundation
- Structure
- Surface
- Expression
- Holding it
What to expect from Sculptra
01
Consult
We review your health history, your goals and what is actually changing in your face. I tell you honestly whether Sculptra is the right first step.
02
Treatment
I place Sculptra to rebuild support where your face needs it, and we plan the series that fits your goals.
03
Massage at home
You massage the treated areas for 5 minutes, 5 times a day, for 5 days. This 5-5-5 rule is essential to prevent nodule formation.
04
Results build
Results build gradually over 3 or more months as collagen is stimulated. A series of treatments is typically recommended.
Memberships
Foundation ($98 a month), Elevate ($149) and Transform ($289) bank monthly credit toward the care you choose and include member pricing. They are optional, and care à la carte is always welcome.
Before and after Sculptra
Before your appointment
- Avoid blood thinners and NSAIDs for 5 to 7 days before.
- Avoid alcohol for 24 hours before.
- Avoid fish oil, vitamin E, ginkgo and St. John’s Wort for 5 days before.
- Arrive with a clean, makeup-free face.
- Tell NP Sarah about all medications and medical conditions.
- Do not schedule if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
After your appointment
- Massage the treated areas for 5 minutes, 5 times per day, for 5 days (the 5-5-5 rule). This is essential to prevent nodule formation.
- Avoid extreme heat and extreme cold for 48 hours.
- Swelling and bruising are normal.
- Avoid strenuous activity for 24 hours.
- Results build gradually over 3 or more months as collagen is stimulated. A series of treatments is typically recommended.
Call right away if
Contact NP Sarah if you notice firm lumps or nodules that are not resolving after 2 weeks. Call or text (916) 280-0949.
Full instructions for every treatment, with printable PDFs, are on the prep and aftercare page.
Sculptra questions
Text me at (916) 280-0949 if your question isn’t here. I would rather answer it before your visit than have you guess.
What is Sculptra?
Sculptra is a biostimulatory injectable that works gradually by stimulating your body’s natural collagen production. It improves volume, structure and skin quality over time.
Does Sculptra give instant results?
No. Sculptra builds results slowly and naturally, focusing on long-term collagen restoration rather than instant correction. Results build gradually over 3 or more months, and a series of treatments is typically recommended.
How long does Sculptra last?
Results can last up to 2+ years, because Sculptra helps your body rebuild its own collagen for sustained, natural-looking improvement. Individual results vary.
How much does Sculptra cost in Roseville?
Sculptra starts at $900. Because it is usually done as a series, I write out the price of every step and the total at your consult. Cherry and CareCredit financing are both accepted.
Is there downtime?
Most treatments have minimal downtime. Mild swelling, redness or bruising may occur and typically resolves within a few days. Sculptra may have a slightly longer but still mild recovery.
What is the 5-5-5 massage rule?
After Sculptra you massage the treated areas for 5 minutes, 5 times per day, for 5 days. It is essential to prevent nodule formation. Contact NP Sarah if you have firm lumps that are not resolving after 2 weeks.
What should I avoid before and after treatment?
Before: avoid blood thinners and NSAIDs for 5 to 7 days, alcohol for 24 hours, and fish oil, vitamin E, ginkgo and St. John’s Wort for 5 days. After: avoid extreme heat and cold for 48 hours and strenuous activity for 24 hours.
Who is not a good candidate?
Sculptra may not be suitable if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, have certain medical conditions, have an active infection in the treatment area, or have other contraindications we discuss at your consult. A full medical review is always completed before treatment.
How many vials of Sculptra will I need?
It is often 2 to 4 vials depending on your plan. I never promise an exact vial count or outcome. At your consult I look at your face and your goals and tell you what I would recommend and why.
Often paired with Sculptra
Morpheus8
Laxity, crepey skin and acne scars, face and body
PDGF
Growth factors for skin quality, texture and hair
Wrinkle relaxers
Dysport, Jeuveau and Daxxify for expression lines
Book your Sculptra consult
Start with a consult, and you leave with the plan on paper, including the price of each step. You can also call or text (916) 280-0949.
In-person visits are in Roseville, and patients come from Rocklin, Granite Bay, Loomis, Lincoln, Folsom, Citrus Heights, El Dorado Hills, Auburn and Sacramento. Follow-ups and many wellness visits happen by telehealth, available across California.