- Restore age-related facial volume
- Stimulate your body’s natural collagen production
- Improve skin firmness and texture
- Achieve natural-looking rejuvenation
- Enjoy results that continue to improve over time
Sculptra at Columbia Laser Skin Center: Revitalize Your Skin’s Natural Radiance!
Restore What Time Has Taken Away—Naturally
Sculptra® is more than a filler—it’s a collagen stimulator that helps your skin rebuild its own foundation from within.
At Columbia Laser Skin Center in The Dalles OR, we use Sculptra to gradually restore facial volume, improve skin quality, and soften the visible signs of aging by stimulating your body’s natural collagen production. The result is a refreshed, more youthful appearance that still looks completely like you.
Rather than creating an immediate change, Sculptra works gradually over the following months, delivering natural-looking results that can last for years.*
Whether you’ve noticed volume loss in your cheeks, temples, jawline, or lower face, our experienced injectors will create a personalized treatment plan designed around your unique facial anatomy and aesthetic goals.
With Sculptra, you can:
What Is Sculptra?
Unlike traditional dermal fillers that simply replace lost volume, Sculptra helps your body rebuild it naturally.
Sculptra is an FDA-approved injectable biostimulator made with poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA), a material that has been safely used in medicine for decades. Once injected, it stimulates your skin to produce new collagen—the protein responsible for keeping skin firm, smooth, and youthful.
As we age, collagen production naturally declines beginning in our 20s, leading to volume loss, skin laxity, and wrinkles. Sculptra addresses one of the root causes of facial aging by encouraging your body to replace that lost collagen over time.
Instead of instant volume, you’ll notice gradual improvement over several weeks and months as your skin naturally rebuilds its support structure.
Why Patients Love Sculptra
- Gradual, natural-looking results
- Improves facial volume and skin quality
- Stimulates your own collagen production
- Long-lasting results—up to two years or longer in many patients*
- Helps you look refreshed, never overdone
What Does Sculptra Treat?
Nasolabial Folds
This biostimulator can be perfect for treating nasolabial folds, which are the lines that extend from the sides of the nose to the corners of the mouth. As it stimulates collagen production, Sculptra helps to restore lost volume in these areas and create a smoother transition between the cheeks and mouth. This gradual improvement reduces the depth of these folds for a more refreshed appearance.
Marionette Lines
Marionette lines run vertically from the corners of the mouth toward the chin. Over time, these lines become more pronounced due to volume loss and gravity. Sculptra helps restore volume to the lower face, lifting and softening these lines by encouraging the skin’s natural collagen production.
Neck & Body
Sculptra isn’t just for the face—it can also rejuvenate the neck and select areas of the body by stimulating your body’s natural collagen production. As collagen is restored, the skin becomes firmer, smoother, and more resilient, helping improve crepey skin, mild laxity, and overall skin quality. Because Sculptra works gradually with your body’s own regenerative processes, results develop naturally over several months and can provide long-lasting improvement in skin texture and firmness.
Cheeks
Volume loss in the cheeks can lead to a sunken or hollow appearance, making the face look aged or tired. Sculptra can be a good option for restoring volume to the cheeks, providing gradual results that offer a natural-looking lift and youthful contours.
Jowls and Jawline
As we age, sagging skin along the jawline and the development of jowls become more noticeable due to the loss of structural support. Sculptra helps tighten and firm this area by stimulating collagen production, improving the definition of the jawline. This gradual lift results in a more sculpted appearance.
How Does Sculptra Work?
Unlike traditional fillers that simply replace lost volume, Sculptra helps your own body rebuild it naturally.
Sculptra is made with poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA), a biostimulator that works beneath the skin to activate your body’s natural regenerative processes. After treatment, Sculptra gradually stimulates specialized cells called fibroblasts to produce new collagen—the essential protein that gives skin its strength, firmness, and youthful structure.
As the PLLA particles are naturally absorbed over time, your body replaces them with its own collagen, creating gradual, natural-looking improvement that continues to develop over the following months.
Exciting new research has shown that Sculptra does even more than stimulate collagen. It has also been shown to:
- Restore healthy facial volume by supporting the regeneration of dermal white adipose tissue (the skin’s natural fat layer)
- Improve skin hydration by enhancing the skin’s extracellular matrix
- Increase skin firmness and elasticity
- Improve overall skin texture and quality
- Deliver natural-looking results that continue to improve over time
Rather than changing the way you look overnight, Sculptra works with your body’s own biology to restore the healthy foundation of your skin. The result is subtle, refreshed, and natural-looking rejuvenation that allows you to look like the best version of yourself—not a different person.
What Are the Benefits of Sculptra?
- Natural Results: Sculptra works subtly, allowing for a gentle and gradual transformation that never looks overdone. Your refreshed look remains unmistakably you.
- Long-lasting Impact: The benefits of Sculptra don’t just fade away. Experience sustained improvements, with results that can last more than two years for many patients.
- Boosted Collagen Production: By revitalizing your skin’s ability to produce collagen, Sculptra helps restore its youthful elasticity and firmness; naturally.
- Overall Skin Health: With an enhanced collagen framework, enjoy improved skin texture, reduced wrinkles, and a more radiant complexion.
- Minimally Invasive: Skip the lengthy downtime of surgical procedures. Sculptra offers a non-surgical path to profound rejuvenation.
What Makes Sculptra Different From Traditional Dermal Fillers?
Poly-L-Lactic Acid
The majority of dermal fillers are made with hyaluronic acid, which is a great option for instant but temporary results. Sculptra is different, however, because of its active ingredient, poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA). This substance is biocompatible and provides organic results.
Dermal Depth
Sculptra targets the underlying causes of facial aging, providing a scaffold for collagen renewal deep within the skin’s layers rather than just superficially.
Subtle & Seamless
Say goodbye to abrupt changes. Sculptra’s approach means that the transformation is gradual.
Non-Surgical Elegance
Reap the benefits of a lifted, youthful look without the invasiveness or downtime of surgical procedures.
Skin Rejuvenation
Beyond just addressing wrinkles and sagging, Sculptra paves the way for an overall skin revival, making it smoother, more radiant, and more vibrant.
Tailored Experience
At Columbia Laser Skin Center, we take advantage of Sculptra’s versatility to craft a treatment plan perfectly aligned with your cosmetic enhancement goals.
What to Expect During Your Sculptra Journey
Sculptra is different from traditional fillers because it works gradually with your body’s natural collagen-building process. Rather than creating an immediate transformation, it restores volume and improves skin quality over time—resulting in subtle, natural-looking rejuvenation.
Step 1: Your Personalized Consultation
Every Sculptra journey begins with a comprehensive consultation. One of our experienced RN injectors will take the time to understand your concerns, evaluate your facial anatomy, and discuss your long-term aesthetic goals.
Together, we’ll create a personalized treatment plan designed specifically for you. We’ll review the areas you’d like to improve, determine how many treatment sessions may be recommended, and answer any questions so you feel confident moving forward.
Step 2: Your Treatment
Your Sculptra treatment is performed right here in our office and typically takes less than an hour.
Immediately after treatment, you may notice a fuller appearance. This is expected and is primarily due to the sterile water used to prepare the product. As your body naturally absorbs this fluid over the next few days, the temporary fullness will subside—but the real work is just beginning.
Behind the scenes, Sculptra is stimulating your body’s natural collagen production, laying the foundation for gradual, long-lasting improvement.
Step 3: Gradual, Natural Results
Over the following weeks and months, your body continues producing new collagen. As this process unfolds, you’ll begin noticing improvements in:
- Facial volume
- Skin firmness
- Skin texture and quality
- Overall facial rejuvenation
Because your body is creating its own collagen, the changes appear naturally—helping you look refreshed without looking like you’ve “had work done.”
Step 4: Building Your Best Results
Most patients achieve their best results through a series of treatments spaced 4-8 weeks apart, although the exact number of sessions varies based on your age, degree of collagen loss, and individual goals.
At every visit, we’ll assess your progress and make recommendations based on how your skin is responding. Our goal isn’t simply to complete a series of treatments—it’s to create natural, balanced, long-lasting results that are customized to you.
Our Philosophy
At Columbia Laser Skin Center, we believe the best Sculptra results are never rushed. By working with your body’s own regenerative processes and taking a personalized, comprehensive approach, we can restore healthy structure, improve skin quality, and help you age beautifully—without changing what makes you uniquely you.
Meet Our Providers
Dr. John D. Willer
MEDICAL DIRECTOR/OWNER
Mickenzie Romero, RN
ADVANCED INJECTION SPECIALIST
Angie Herriges, CAE
CERTIFIED ADVANCED AESTHETICIAN
Anna Lyons, RN CAE
ADVANCED INJECTION SPECIALIST
Savana Holland, CAE
CERTIFIED ADVANCED AESTHETICIAN & COOLSCULPTING SPECIALIST
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What Our Patients Say
I felt in good care with McKenzie! She was knowledgeable, experienced and gave me exactly what I was looking for.
Patricia Martin Bunch
22 April 2026
McKenzie is always great, very informative and sweet and does a great job!
Linda Lebsack
21 January 2026
I really like seeing the HI energy
Lady’s that glow from the inside
Out. They are the nicest people.
CHERYL PINELL
12 December 2025
I recently had the opportunity to try CoolSculpting on my abdomen, and I’ve officially completed my first treatment. I’ll be honest — I was there for about 4–5 hours, …
Patricia Martin Bunch
22 April 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Sculptra results can last up to two years or more as it stimulates your body’s collagen production. Since the treatment gradually builds collagen over time, the effects develop slowly but can provide long-lasting improvements in facial volume and skin texture. Maintenance treatments may be recommended to help sustain the results beyond the initial period.
Most patients experience minimal discomfort during the procedure. We often apply a topical anesthetic to ensure a comfortable experience, and Sculptra itself is mixed with lidocaine to reduce potential discomfort.
A typical Sculptra session at Columbia Laser Skin Center lasts between 45 to 60 minutes, depending on the treatment area and individual patient needs. The injections themselves only take a few minutes, but we will spend time with you discussing your medical history and learning more about the results you are hoping to see.
It usually takes several months to begin seeing changes after Sculptra. It takes time for your body to produce more collagen. We often take before and after pictures so you can see the changes more clearly.
As with any injectable treatment, some patients might experience side effects like redness, swelling, tenderness, or bruising at the injection site. These are typically mild and subside within a 7 to 10 days. Always consult with our experts about any concerns or potential reactions.
The number of sessions varies based on individual goals and the treatment area. On average, patients may require 2-3 sessions spaced eight weeks apart for optimal results.
Sculptra is generally safe for all skin types. However, a thorough consultation at Columbia Laser Skin Center will determine the best treatment approach tailored to your specific needs and skin condition.
Absolutely! Sculptra can be part of a comprehensive aesthetic treatment plan. It pairs well with other non-invasive treatments – dermal fillers, wrinkle relaxers, Secret RF Microneedling, and medical-grade skincare products. Our specialists will help create a personalized treatment plan with the right combination for you.
After your Sculptra session, it’s advised to avoid excessive sun exposure and strenuous exercise for 24 hours after your treatment to avoid additional redness, swelling, and bruising. Gently massaging the treated area 5 times a day; for 5 minutes over the next 5 days will help distribute the product evenly for best results
Schedule Your Sculptra Consultation Today!
For more information or any questions, feel free to contact us at Columbia Laser Skin Center. We’re here to help you achieve healthy, rejuvenated skin. If you’re ready to enhance your appearance with Sculptra, call or text us today at (541) 298-5066 to schedule your consultation. You can also fill out an online form. We serve The Dalles, OR, and the Columbia Gorge Region, and we look forward to helping you achieve your aesthetic goals.
