If you’re exploring non-surgical ways to restore volume, smooth fine lines, or refresh tired skin, you’ve likely come across Sculptra and dermal fillers.
They’re both brilliant tools for rejuvenation, but they work in very different ways.
At Ametrine, our goal is always to match the right treatment to the right person, not just the latest trend. So let’s unpack the key differences between these two powerful injectables, and help you decide which might be best for you.
Understanding Dermal Fillers
Dermal fillers are the treatments most people are familiar with…they add instant volume to specific areas of the face using hyaluronic acid (HA), a substance naturally found in your skin.
They’re versatile, effective, and beautifully customisable.
Common areas treated with dermal fillers include:
- Lips – for shape and hydration
- Cheeks – to restore volume and lift
- Nasolabial folds – softening smile lines
- Marionette lines – reducing downward shadows
- Temples, jawline, and chin – for structure and definition
Fillers offer immediate results that can last anywhere from 6 to 12 months, depending on the product, your metabolism, and lifestyle.
One of their key benefits is reversibility, should any adjustments be needed, HA fillers can be safely dissolved with an enzyme called hyaluronidase. This makes them ideal for anyone new to injectables or seeking more flexibility in their results.
What Makes Sculptra Different
Sculptra isn’t a filler in the traditional sense…it’s a biostimulator.
Rather than adding volume directly, it encourages your body to rebuild its own collagen using poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA).
After the age of 21, we naturally lose around 1 % of our collagen each year. Sculptra helps to reverse that decline — with clinical studies showing collagen production increasing by up to 68 % following treatment.
What Sculptra Does Best
- Stimulates collagen for long-term firmness and lift
- Improves skin texture, radiance, and pore size
- Restores structure to areas like the temples, cheeks, and jawline
- Enhances body areas, including the chest, hands, and buttocks
Results appear gradually over several months as your skin regenerates, subtle, natural, and long-lasting. At Ametrine, we usually recommend two treatment sessions, spaced 4–6 weeks apart, to achieve optimal collagen stimulation.
How Long Does Sculptra Last?
Because it works on a biological level, Sculptra’s effects can last up to two years, sometimes longer.
Instead of fading suddenly like traditional fillers, results soften slowly as your skin continues to produce collagen.
It’s ideal for those wanting a long-term, natural enhancement…the kind of transformation that feels more like time reversing gently, rather than a quick cosmetic fix.
Choosing Between Sculptra and Dermal Fillers
| Goal | Dermal Fillers | Sculptra |
|---|---|---|
| Result Speed | Immediate volume | Gradual improvement |
| Longevity | 6–12 months | Up to 2 years |
| Reversibility | Fully dissolvable | Not reversible, but naturally fades |
| Best For | Defined features, lips, or contouring | Global volume loss, skin texture, and lift |
Ultimately, the right choice depends on your goals, lifestyle, and comfort with how quickly you want to see change.
If you want instant structure or shape, dermal fillers are perfect.
If you prefer slow, regenerative rejuvenation with long-lasting results, Sculptra might be your match.
Combining Sculptra and Fillers
At Ametrine, we often use both treatments together as part of a bespoke rejuvenation plan.
For example, fillers can provide instant refinement in key areas, while Sculptra works quietly beneath the surface to rebuild collagen and maintain the results naturally over time.
It’s a balanced, layered approach that creates lift, radiance, and longevity…without losing authenticity.
The Importance of Personalised Consultation
No two faces are alike, and neither are their needs. That’s why every treatment plan at Ametrine starts with a thorough consultation, allowing us to assess your facial structure, discuss your goals, and recommend a path that aligns with how you want to look and feel.
Whether you choose dermal fillers, Sculptra, or a combination of both, our experienced team – Dr Bryony Elder, Yasmin, and Kirsty – will guide you with expert precision and calm reassurance.
✨ Ready to discover which approach is right for you?
Book your consultation today and let’s create a personalised plan built around you.
