When treatment may be suitable
Volume loss across broader areas with suitable tissue quality
What else matters
- A wish for a gradual, subtle change
- Willingness to attend follow-up reviews and, if needed, several sessions
Skin & Regeneration · Poly-L-lactic acid
Sculptra in Berlin A measured approach to building collagen
When the cheeks or temples lose fullness, gradually building collagen may be a suitable approach. With Sculptra, I support selected areas of tissue over weeks and months. First, we establish whether this approach to treating broader areas suits your face and what change is realistic.
GradualCollagen build-upOutpatientTreatment at the practiceIndividualSession plan
Costsfrom €600per treatment, depending on scopeCosts in detailPersonal consultationYour assessment and the scope of treatment determine your individual treatment journey.
Treatment at a glance
The treatment
at a glance
The key facts about Sculptra treatment. These details put duration, recovery and costs into context for your personal planning.
- Procedure
- Biostimulation with PLLA
Details
Poly-L-lactic acid supports the body's own collagen production.
- Treatment area
- Selected areas of the face
Details
The cheeks, temples and facial contour are considered together when planning treatment.
- Duration
- Depends on area and scope
Details
Consultation and preparation take additional time beyond the injection itself.
- Anaesthesia
- Local, if needed
Details
The product and your individual circumstances are taken into account.
- Course of treatment
- Often several appointments
Details
The number and spacing of sessions depend on the assessment and your progress.
- Onset of effect
- Over several weeks
Details
Early fullness caused by fluid is not yet a result of collagen build-up.
- How long it lasts
- Often around 18–24 months
Details
Your individual response and the scope of treatment influence how the result develops.
- Price / pricing basis
- from €600
Details
per treatment, depending on scope. The agreed scope of services is recorded in your personal cost plan.
Timings are a guide. A personal examination will clarify what applies to you.
Understanding what changes
Collagen stimulation with Sculptra
with support at every step
Sculptra is a resorbable biostimulator made from poly-L-lactic acid. It is injected into selected tissue layers, where it stimulates a collagen response. This distinguishes it from a hyaluronic acid gel, which primarily provides immediate volume.
How the treatment works
- Planning
The face as a whole
Assess volume distribution, skin quality and any materials already present.
- Treatment
Targeted stimulation
Treat the agreed areas in a way that suits the anatomy.
- Progress
Assessing collagen build-up
Allow time, review progress and base further sessions on the assessment.
How I plan the treatment
I consider the cheeks, temples and the contours along the sides of the face together. A hollow temple and a softer jawline do not automatically have the same cause. The aim is to support your proportions harmoniously; more material is not always the better answer.
With pronounced jowls, I assess how much of the change is due to volume loss and how much is due to sagging tissue. Sculptra does not remove skin and is not a substitute for a facelift. The lips and the delicate tear trough area are not part of a standard Sculptra approach.
A gradual change The effect develops over weeks. A fuller face immediately after treatment may initially be due to fluid and swelling. Only the subsequent progress shows how your tissue responds. A particular lifting effect cannot be promised.
01 / A closer lookSculptra, Radiesse or hyaluronic acid?
Sculptra is better suited to a gradual build-up across broader areas. Radiesse can combine contour support with biostimulation; hyaluronic acid is suitable for other, more targeted volume goals. I explain why I recommend a particular material and which alternatives suit your anatomy.
02 / A closer lookAftercare is part of the treatment
Whether and how to massage the area depends on the product used and your treatment plan. You will receive individual instructions. Please do not follow massage programmes from the internet, and have any new lumps checked.
Is this right for me?
Who the treatment
may be suitable for
Your wishes are the starting point. I assess whether the clinical findings, your health and the expected benefit align.
What needs to be clarified first
Significant excess skin or an expectation of an immediate facelift
What else matters
- Acute inflammation in the treatment area or unclear details of previous treatments
- Discuss any individual contraindications, pregnancy or breastfeeding beforehand
Different causes call for different solutions. Sometimes, choosing not to have a procedure is the right decision.
Compare alternativesRadiesse
Contour support and biostimulation with CaHA.
Explore the optionsHyaluronic acid fillers
Immediate volume with carefully targeted planning.
Explore the optionsFacelift
Surgical options for significant tissue sagging.
Explore the optionsYour treatment journey
Treatment and aftercare
with personal support
01PreparationUnderstanding your situation together
I examine volume, skin and contours, and ask about medical conditions, allergies and previous fillers.
- Bring details of products previously used and treatment dates
- Discuss the desired change and limitations
02TreatmentTreating the areas
After preparation and the agreed pain relief, the product is injected into the planned areas.
- Record the amount of product and areas treated
- Explain your individual aftercare
03AftercareSupporting the build-up
Follow-up reviews help distinguish swelling from the later tissue effect and guide the next step.
- Monitor progress over the weeks
- A further session only after reassessment
Your return to everyday life
Recovery and aftercare
with personal support
First few daysAllowing reactions to settle
You may have visible redness, swelling and bruising, along with a feeling of pressure. Allow time before important appointments.
Following weeksThe tissue develops
The collagen response takes time. Follow the agreed care and massage instructions.
After the course of treatmentReviewing the result together
Maintenance treatments are planned according to the current assessment, not simply the calendar.
These timeframes are a guide, not a firm promise. Your individual progress may differ.
Speaking openly about risks
Risks and limitations
considered together
Even an outpatient treatment can have unwanted effects. Your individual risks, the right clinical indication and an achievable goal are all part of the decision.
Typical effects and reactions
- Redness, swelling, bruising and tenderness
Possible complications
- Persistent swelling, infection, nodules or uneven contours
- Rare vascular occlusions with tissue damage; in the face, visual disturbances up to and including loss of vision are also possible
- Delayed nodules or inflammatory tissue reactions; PLLA cannot be dissolved with Hylase
Important advice after treatment
Severe or increasing pain, unusually pale or mottled skin, and visual disturbances require immediate medical attention. Call 112 if you experience visual disturbances or sudden severe symptoms. Have persistent swelling or signs of inflammation checked promptly.
Understand the costs and decide in your own time
Treatment costs
your individual plan
The area, amount of product and number of sessions determine the cost. After an examination and discussion, you will receive a personal cost plan.
SculptraDiscuss costs in person
Starting price
from €600
per treatment, depending on scope
The agreed scope of services is recorded in your personal cost plan.
The price reflects your treatment plan
What influences the cost
Initial assessment
The extent and distribution of the volume deficit.
Amount of product
The material required is discussed in advance.
Course of treatment
The individual appointment, planned reviews and further sessions are considered separately.
Services covered by your cost planWe clarify these points in advance
- Medical consultation and examination of the treatment area
- Agreed procedure with a defined scope of materials and services
- Local pain relief if required
- Planned reviews and individual aftercare advice
We record which services are included in the total amount in your individual quotation.
Additional costs & possible reimbursementConsider follow-up appointments too
A course of treatment or later maintenance treatment is not automatically included in the price of one session. Additional diagnostic tests or corrections are also discussed separately. Clarify any possible reimbursement with your insurer before treatment begins; aesthetic treatments are usually self-funded.
An examination and shared planning give you a clear picture of the costs. You will receive your personal cost plan before deciding whether to proceed with treatment.
Your specialist, personally responsible for your care
Dottore Andrea Caletti
Specialist in Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery
Get to know meGood to know
Frequently asked questions:
Sculptra
A website can offer guidance. We will discuss your individual situation during a medical consultation.
Ask your question01Is Sculptra a non-surgical lift?
The term describes a possible supporting effect. Sculptra neither removes excess skin nor repositions sagging tissue in the way surgery does.
02When will I see the result?
The actual collagen build-up develops over several weeks. Early fullness after the injection is not the same as the eventual result.
03How many sessions will I need?
Several sessions are often advisable. I determine their number and spacing based on your facial volume distribution and your response to the initial treatments.
04Can Sculptra be dissolved?
Unlike hyaluronic acid, poly-L-lactic acid cannot be broken down with hyaluronidase. This makes conservative planning and correct placement particularly important.
05Does Sculptra help with jowls?
It can support the contour where there is a suitable volume deficit. Significant tissue sagging or larger amounts of excess skin call for a different approach.
06How much does Sculptra cost in Berlin?
The area, amount of product and number of sessions determine the cost. After an examination and discussion, you will receive a personal cost plan. Pricing basis: an individual treatment plan. The scope of treatment and any potential additional costs are set out in writing before you make your decision.
Sources & medical background
Further medical information on the procedures described, their limitations and risks.
- FDA: Filler materials (in English)
Properties and effects over time of hyaluronic acid, calcium hydroxylapatite and poly-L-lactic acid. The approvals listed apply to the USA.
- FDA: Fillers – limitations and safety information (in English)
Risks depending on the material and treatment area, particularly vascular occlusion, nodules and swelling. This authority's approval information relates to the USA.
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before your visit?
My team will be happy to help with questions about your appointment and how to get here.
Let's begin with a conversation
Personal consultation
about your wishes
Tell me what matters to you.
I will take time for your questions.