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Sculptra is the collagen stimulator for faces that have lost volume broadly rather than in one spot. At Orta Clinic, a dermatology clinic on Gangnam-daero in Seocho-gu, Seoul (a short walk from Gangnam Station and Sinnonhyeon Station), it is one of the most requested treatments among international patients with overall cheek hollowing, and the clinic publishes its Sculptra prices openly in English. Here is how the treatment actually works here, on the face and on the body.
Information current as of October 2026. Prices in KRW, excluding 10% VAT.
What Sculptra Does
Sculptra's ingredient, poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA), is a US FDA-approved biodegradable collagen stimulator (FDA, PMA P030050). Rather than filling space the way a filler does, it prompts your skin to build its own collagen over the following 2 to 3 months, and the volume it builds holds up longer than immediate-volume options like Radiesse.
Treated at Orta Clinic: overall volume improvement across the cheek area. Because the effect comes from collagen, fine wrinkles, elasticity, and skin texture improve alongside the volume.
Not treated: the under-eye area and forehead; temples are not recommended.
Best suited for: volume loss on the significant side, with hollowing across the cheek area as a whole. If your concern is heavily creased lines around the mouth or you want immediate volume, Radiesse is usually the better-fitting comparison.
One Vial Can Treat the Full Face
Useful for visitors on a schedule: a full-face Sculptra treatment can be done with one vial, in one visit. Many patients start there, then see how much collagen their skin produces over the following weeks. For significant volume loss built up gradually, sessions run 1 vial at a time at 4-to-6-week intervals.
Body Sculptra
Sculptra is not only for the face. Body Sculptra is for areas where you want volume, or where the skin has lost elasticity and begun to sag. The most popular areas are the buttocks, hip dips, abdomen, upper arms, and decolletage, and most areas of the body can be treated. The number of vials depends on the area: body treatments generally need at least 2 to 4 vials, so the plan and total cost are set at consultation. One practical plus: body treatments tend to be less painful than facial ones.
Prices
Treatment | Regular | Discounted |
|---|---|---|
Sculptra 1 vial (10cc) | KRW 1,274,000 | KRW 650,000 |
Sculptra 3-vial package (paid upfront) | KRW 3,333,000 | KRW 1,700,000 |
Body Sculptra, per vial | KRW 1,666,000 | KRW 850,000 |
Body Sculptra is priced per vial; with the typical 2 to 4 vials, the current discounted total works out to KRW 1,700,000 to 3,400,000 depending on how many vials your areas need, confirmed at consultation. The face-use 3-vial package is paid for all three vials upfront and is recommended when volume loss is significant and you want a gradual, natural build over a series of sessions. All prices are published on the booking page; discounted prices rotate with promotions, and the treatment and dosage are decided through an in-person consultation, with the final quote confirmed before anything starts.
Downtime and Safety
Be ready for swelling: it always occurs for a few days after Sculptra, and the treated area swells up noticeably at first. Bruising may or may not occur. Massage aftercare is instructed, in English, and small nodules are an uncommon but real risk with any collagen stimulator, which is why preparation technique and injection experience matter: at Orta Clinic all injections are performed by doctors in private treatment rooms.
If you have an event like a wedding, Sculptra belongs about 2 months before the date, since the result develops on a weeks-to-months clock, and the timeline is planned backwards from your date at consultation.
For International Patients
Booking in English at ortaclinic.com/en/reservation, under your passport spelling. Open weekdays 10:00 to 20:00 and weekends 10:00 to 18:00.
Payment after your visit; international cards accepted; 10% VAT added at payment.
Follow-up after you fly home runs over WhatsApp (+82-10-6421-9755): send photos and questions in English, and time any additional vial to your next trip.
FAQ
Q. How many vials do I need for full-face volumizing, and what's the total cost?
One vial (KRW 650,000 at the current discounted price) can treat the full face in one visit, and many patients start there. If significant volume loss calls for a gradual multi-session plan, the 3-vial package is KRW 1,700,000, paid upfront. Your plan is set at the in-person consultation.
Q. Can Sculptra treat hip dips or a flat buttock?
Yes, those are two of the most requested Body Sculptra areas, along with the abdomen, upper arms, and decolletage. Body areas generally need at least 2 to 4 vials, and body treatments tend to hurt less than facial ones.
Q. Sculptra or Radiesse?
Sculptra for significant, spread-out cheek hollowing and longer-lasting volume; Radiesse for creased areas around the mouth or when you want natural immediate volume. The full comparison is here.
Q. Can I get Sculptra in Seoul and do the follow-up from abroad?
Yes. The injection needs you in Seoul, but follow-up is mostly observational and runs over WhatsApp with photos. Mention your departure date when booking so aftercare is planned around it.
This article is for general information and does not replace a medical consultation. Individual results vary. Source: FDA Sculptra approval documentation.
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