Restore gradual facial volume and improve skin quality with SCULPTRA® in Palo Alto. At Leader Plastic Surgery, this collagen-stimulating treatment helps soften hollow cheeks, temples, and deep facial folds while supporting long-term rejuvenation. Dr. Brittany Leader, double board-certified facial plastic surgeon, ensures you look radiant while still looking like yourself.
What Is SCULPTRA?
Stimulate Collagen Production for Lasting Volume
SCULPTRA is an injectable that gradually restores volume by stimulating the body’s natural collagen production. Rather than acting as a traditional filler, it uses poly-L-lactic acid to encourage the skin to rebuild structural support over time. Dr. Leader injects the product into targeted areas like the cheeks, temples, and facial folds. The results develop gradually as collagen forms in the weeks after treatment, creating smoother contours and improved firmness. Most patients complete a series of treatments for optimal facial rejuvenation.
Quick Glance
Treatment Time
30 - 60 Minutes per Session
Patient Downtime
Minimal to None
(Most Patients Return to Normal Activities the Same Day)
Treatment Series
Typically, a Series of 2 - 4 Treatments Spaced About 4 - 6 Weeks Apart
Procedure Type
In-office, Minimally Invasive Treatment
Concerns Treated
- Age-related facial volume loss
- Hollow or sunken cheeks and temples
- Deep nasolabial folds (smile lines)
- Marionette lines around the mouth
- Mild skin laxity and thinning skin
- Loss of facial structural support over time
- Overall facial collagen depletion
Dr. Leader’s Approach
Subtle Enhancement. Intentional Design.
Dr. Leader approaches collagen-stimulating treatments with the same thoughtful artistry she brings to facial surgery. During your consultation, she takes time to study the balance of your features, listen carefully to your goals, and understand how volume loss has changed your face over time. Her aim is simple: help you look refreshed while still feeling completely like yourself.
Because SCULPTRA works gradually by encouraging your body to rebuild collagen fibers, Dr. Leader plans treatments with precision. Fellowship trained under renowned facial plastic surgeons, she combines her technical expertise with an artist’s eye for proportion. Each injection is placed deliberately to support the structure of your face, creating results that evolve beautifully over time.
Benefits of SCULPTRA:
- Gradual, natural-looking facial volume restoration
- Collagen stimulation that improves skin structure over time
- Subtle enhancements that evolve progressively
- Long-lasting results that can endure up to two years or longer
- Treatment tailored to individual facial anatomy and aging patterns
- Improved skin thickness and firmness as collagen develops
- Minimal downtime with quick return to daily activities
- Versatile treatment for multiple areas of facial volume loss
SCULPTRA FAQs
What Makes SCULPTRA Different From Traditional Fillers?
Unlike fillers that add volume immediately, SCULPTRA stimulates your body’s natural collagen production. Over time, this process gradually restores facial structure. The result is a very natural-looking improvement that develops slowly rather than appearing all at once.
How Long Does It Take to See Results?
The results appear gradually over several weeks as collagen begins to rebuild beneath the skin. Most patients notice progressive improvement after each session, with the full effect developing over a few months. This is one reason the results tend to look so natural.
How Long Do SCULPTRA Results Last?
Because SCULPTRA encourages your own collagen production, results can last up to two years or sometimes longer. However, individual longevity depends on factors like age, metabolism, and the amount of collagen stimulation needed.
How Many Treatments Will I Need?
Most patients benefit from a series of two to three treatments spaced about four to six weeks apart. During your consultation, Dr. Leader evaluates your facial structure and level of volume loss to recommend a treatment plan tailored specifically to you.
Schedule Your Consultation
Leader Plastic Surgery is a boutique facial plastic surgery practice where thoughtful care and refined results come together. Dr. Brittany Leader takes the time to understand your goals and design treatments that enhance your natural features with subtlety and balance. Patients from across Silicon Valley and nearby San Jose appreciate her personalized, unhurried approach. If you’re considering gradual, collagen-stimulating rejuvenation, schedule your consultation to learn more about SCULPTRA in Palo Alto today.
