Polylactic Acid
Polylactic acid is the biostimulating treatment that rejuvenates the face from within. It’s not a classic filler, but a substance that stimulates your body to produce new collagen, restoring volume, tone, and firmness naturally and progressively.
What Is Polylactic Acid?
Polylactic acid (PLA), known by commercial names such as Sculptra®, is an injectable biostimulator that stimulates the natural production of collagen within the deep dermis, restoring tone, firmness, and volume to hollowed areas of the face. It’s not a classic filler: it doesn’t work through direct volumetric effect, but activates endogenous tissue regeneration over time, with natural, progressive, and long-lasting results.
It’s ideal for patients with loss of tone or facial hollowing, especially in the cheekbones, cheeks, jawline, and temples.
What Is Polylactic Acid Used For? Indications
It’s the ideal treatment for those seeking natural, long-lasting results to:
- Stimulate collagen regeneration and combat skin laxity.
- Restore lost volume naturally, especially in hollowed areas.
- Improve elasticity, tone, and structure of the skin.
- Rejuvenate the face harmoniously, without the “puffy” effect of classic fillers.
Treatable Areas
Polylactic acid is particularly effective for treating areas that tend to lose volume over time:
- Cheekbones and cheeks
- Temples
- Jawline and chin
- A face that appears hollowed after weight loss or due to aging.
How Does the Treatment Work?
The session is quick, safe, and personalized.
- Duration: Approximately 30-40 minutes.
- Procedure: After careful facial mapping, the physician injects the product at strategic points using a microcannula or needle, which minimizes discomfort and the risk of bruising.
- Protocol: Generally, a cycle of 2-3 sessions is recommended, spaced 4-6 weeks apart.
- Results: The effect is progressive. Initial improvements are noticeable after approximately 1-2 months, with consolidation of results in the following months.
How Long Do Results Last?
The regenerative and volumizing effect of polylactic acid is one of the longest-lasting in aesthetic medicine, with benefits that can persist for up to 18-24 months.
Differences Between Polylactic Acid Filler and Hyaluronic Acid Filler
The following table summarizes the main differences between the two types of fillers to help you understand which treatment may be best suited to your needs.
Polylactic Acid for Buttocks
Thanks to its powerful firming and volumizing action, polylactic acid is also used with excellent results for the body, particularly for treatment and non-surgical buttock lifting.
➡️ Discover the dedicated page on polylactic acid for the body and buttocks to learn more.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) About Polylactic Acid
No, it’s very well tolerated. The use of a small amount of local anesthetic and the microcannula makes the procedure comfortable.
No, and that’s its strength. The effect is progressive and natural, because it’s your own body regenerating the tissues. Improvement appears gradually, without sudden changes.
Yes, it’s a biocompatible and completely absorbable product that has been used in medicine for decades. When performed by experienced physicians, it’s extremely safe.
Why Choose Derma Laser Clinic for Polylactic Acid Filler?
At Derma Laser Clinic, we use only the latest generation polylactic acid, injected according to safe, precise, and personalized protocols. Each treatment is designed to enhance the natural volumes of the face, respecting facial harmony and stimulating real tissue regeneration.
Book your consultation and discover how to regenerate your face from within.
