Sculptra vs Radiesse: how to choose
✓ Doctor consultation first
Every plan is decided with a STON doctor
✓ Inside Lotte Hotel Seoul, 9F
Underground from Euljiro 1-ga Station
✓ Open 7 days
Weekdays to 20:30, weekends to 17:00
At a glance
- Immediate change: Minimal / Yes
- Material: PLLA / CaHA in gel
- Common areas: Temples, cheeks / Jawline, cheeks, chin
- Sessions: Series / One or more
The short answer
Sculptra's PLLA stimulates collagen gradually; Radiesse gives immediate support with CaHA microspheres plus later collagen.
Side by side
| Sculptra | Radiesse | |
|---|---|---|
| Immediate change | Minimal | Yes |
| Material | PLLA | CaHA in gel |
| Common areas | Temples, cheeks | Jawline, cheeks, chin |
| Sessions | Series | One or more |
Sculptra may suit you if
You are patient and want gradual overall volume.
Radiesse may suit you if
You want immediate structure along the jaw or chin.
Can they be combined?
Some patients combine options that work at different depths or in different ways. Whether, when and in what order is decided by the doctor after examining your skin.
What to bring to your consultation
- Which area bothers you most
- Previous treatments, with names and dates
- Your travel dates and any events
This page is general information to help you prepare for a consultation. It does not replace diagnosis or a treatment decision. Whether a treatment suits you, and how it is done, is decided by a doctor after examination. Results and side effects vary between people.
Common questions
Is Sculptra better than Radiesse?
Neither is better in general. They do different things, and the better fit depends on your concern.
Which one has less downtime?
Both can cause swelling or bruising for a few days.
Can I decide at the clinic?
Yes. Many patients arrive undecided; the doctor explains the options after examining you.
