Topical Sculptra is when this popular dermal filler is applied topically immediately following a microneedling session. Sculptra is typically an injected dermal filler that works by delivering poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA) particles under the skin where they trigger the body to create new amounts of collagen in the area. This thickens and improves the skin from within, improving lines, wrinkles, texture, and overall skin tone.  When applied topically after microneedling, Sculptra’s microscopic poly-L-lactic acid particles are able to penetrate the microchannels created in the skin. This is only possible for a brief period after the microscopic punctures are created through microneedling because the microscopic wounds begin to heal almost immediately. Once the PLLA particles work down into the skin, they trigger increases in collagen production for a period of up to two years.  At PowerMD, we recommend three topical Sculptra sessions, each about one month apart, to fully realize your results.