Collagen-stimulating injectable that gradually restores facial volume over 3-4 months. Results last 2-3+ years — much longer than hyaluronic acid fillers.
What to expect
Typical milestones for an aesthetic-procedure patient. Your surgeon will personalise the plan during your consultation.
Before treatment
Consultation
Practitioner walks you through the simulation, marks the injection points, and explains the units / volume needed.
Day of treatment
Treatment
15–30 minute in-clinic visit. Numbing cream + fine needles. You walk out the same hour.
Days 1–3
Onset
Mild redness or pinpoint bruising at injection sites. Effects start showing within 48–72 hours.
Weeks 1–2
Peak effect
Full result visible. Top-up appointment if any asymmetry needs balancing.
Months 3–6
Maintenance
Gradual softening of the effect. Most patients schedule a maintenance visit at the 4–6 month mark.
Before treatment
Consultation
Practitioner walks you through the simulation, marks the injection points, and explains the units / volume needed.
Day of treatment
Treatment
15–30 minute in-clinic visit. Numbing cream + fine needles. You walk out the same hour.
Days 1–3
Onset
Mild redness or pinpoint bruising at injection sites. Effects start showing within 48–72 hours.
Weeks 1–2
Peak effect
Full result visible. Top-up appointment if any asymmetry needs balancing.
Months 3–6
Maintenance
Gradual softening of the effect. Most patients schedule a maintenance visit at the 4–6 month mark.
Educational guidance only. Actual recovery and final-result timelines vary by individual, surgeon, and procedure complexity.
Typical pricing
Typical range in Pune
$400 – $1,500
Range reflects 5th–95th percentile of clinic prices in Pune. Final quote depends on surgeon experience, technique (e.g. open vs closed), facility, and complexity. Not a quote.
Educational estimate. Sources: 2026 RealSelf + ASAPS surveys, Practo + clinic-listed prices. Verified annually.
Sculptra is a poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA) injectable that works fundamentally differently from hyaluronic acid fillers. Rather than directly adding volume, PLLA microparticles are injected into the deep dermis where they trigger a controlled inflammatory response that stimulates the patient's own collagen production. Volume builds gradually over 3-4 months as the body deposits new collagen around the PLLA particles, which themselves are slowly absorbed.
The technology is FDA-approved for nasolabial folds and HIV-related facial fat loss, with widespread off-label use for general facial volume restoration, temple hollowing, and even body areas like buttocks (Sculptra Butt Lift / non-surgical BBL). Treatment requires a series of sessions spaced 4-6 weeks apart, with full results visible at 4-6 months. Once achieved, results typically last 2-3+ years — significantly longer than hyaluronic acid fillers' 6-18 months.
Patients with deep facial volume loss (temples, cheeks, jawline) wanting longer-lasting results than HA fillers, or those seeking gradual non-surgical buttock enhancement.
Recovery Time
No downtime; mild swelling/bruising for 1-3 days
Procedure Duration
30-45 minutes per session
Typical Cost Range
$800 – $1,500
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