The 5-Vial Sculptra Protocol
What Your Doctor Plans and Why
Why 3-5 Vials — Not Just 1?
Sculptra is not a filler — it does not add volume instantly. It signals your body to build collagen. One vial provides the initial signal, but your body needs repeated signals to build a complete structural framework.
Think of it like building a house: Vial 1 is the foundation, Vials 2-3 are the walls and structure, Vials 4-5 are the finishing touches.
Session 1: Foundation
1-2 Vials | Week 0
Duration: 45-60 minutes
Areas Treated:
Temples (deep plane), malar cheeks (supraperiosteal), jawline (pre-jowl area)
Goal:
Activate deep fibroblasts to begin collagen production. Create the initial "scaffold."
Expected:
Week 1: Swelling from saline dissolves in 3-5 days. Weeks 4-6: Subtle improvement begins to appear.
Sessions 2-3: Building Phase
1-2 Vials each | Weeks 4-12
Areas Treated:
Reinforce areas needing more volume. Adjust symmetry. Build midface and nasolabial fold support.
Goal:
Build collagen layers 2-3 on the foundation. Doctor assesses existing collagen growth to plan injection points precisely.
Expected:
After Session 2, results become clearly visible. People around you start noticing you look refreshed without knowing what changed.
Sessions 4-5: Refinement (If Needed)
1 Vial each | Weeks 12-20
Areas:
Fine-tune asymmetries. Reinforce specific areas: temples, marionette lines, upper cheeks.
Who needs this:
Patients with significant volume loss (age 50+), very thin faces, or those wanting the most complete result.
Note: Many patients only need 3 vials (2 sessions). Sessions 4-5 are for cases requiring additional correction. Dr. Waleerat advises based on your individual assessment.
Timing Between Sessions
Space sessions 4-6 weeks apart. This allows sufficient collagen development for the doctor to assess progress and plan the next injection map precisely.
- Too soon (< 4 weeks): Collagen has not developed enough to assess
- Just right (4-6 weeks): Collagen is visible, precise planning possible
- Longer than 8 weeks: Still effective, but protocol timeline extends
Maintenance Schedule
After completing the 3-5 vial protocol, the collagen framework lasts 2-3 years. But aging continues naturally. Touch-ups maintain results.
- Year 1-2: 1 vial every 12-18 months
- Year 3+: Re-assessment; may need 1-2 vials to refresh
Cost Planning
| Protocol | Vials | VERZO (THB) | Visits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | 3 | 45,000-60,000 | 2 |
| Comprehensive | 5 | 75,000-100,000 | 3-4 |
| Maintenance (yearly) | 1 | 15,000-20,000 | 1 |
* Payment can be split across sessions. Contact via LINE for current pricing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Why do I need 3-5 vials instead of just one?
A. Collagen building is cumulative. One vial addresses about 20-25% of typical volume loss. Three to five vials create complete, natural-looking restoration lasting 2+ years.
Q. How far apart should sessions be?
A. Sessions are spaced 4-6 weeks apart, allowing collagen to develop so the doctor can assess and plan precisely.
Q. What happens during each session?
A. Each 45-60 minute session includes progress assessment, numbing, injection of 1-2 vials into targeted areas, and massage technique demonstration.
Q. How does the doctor decide where to inject?
A. Session 1 targets deep structural support. Sessions 2-3 build volume. Sessions 4-5 refine details. The exact plan is created from facial assessment.
Q. Can I see results after just one session?
A. Actual collagen results appear at 4-6 weeks. Most patients notice meaningful improvement after Session 2. The full protocol delivers dramatically better results.
Q. How much does the complete protocol cost?
A. At VERZO CLINIC, a 5-vial protocol costs 75,000-100,000 THB total, spread across visits. This is 40-60% less than the US or Japan.
Q. What maintenance is needed after?
A. A single maintenance vial every 12-18 months sustains the collagen framework. Some patients need maintenance only every 2 years.
Q. Can international patients complete this?
A. The protocol requires 4-6 week intervals, so multiple trips are needed. Many patients schedule around business trips or holidays in Bangkok.
Design Your Protocol
Free consultation with Dr. Waleerat to assess your needs and design a personalized Sculptra treatment plan.
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Results vary depending on individual skin and body conditions.
Please consult a physician before treatment.
Results are not guaranteed.