Galderma's Sculptra has received EU MDR certification for use on the gluteal area, posterior thighs, décolletage, and upper arms. This approval expands its existing facial application and signals a market shift towards non-surgical body treatments.
The certification addresses a growing demand for holistic aesthetic solutions. Trends like weight loss from GLP-1 drugs and menopause are creating new concerns about skin quality and laxity beyond the face. Galderma reports that nine out of ten women experience aesthetic worries that are not solely facial.
Clinical studies show Sculptra delivers progressive improvements in skin firmness, lift, and contour, alongside enhanced skin quality, including cellulite appearance. These results were observed as early as one month post-treatment. Body treatments typically require higher dilution and multiple sessions to stimulate collagen effectively.
This development highlights a significant opportunity for UK salons and barbershops to offer advanced body contouring and rejuvenation services. The focus on regenerative biostimulators for areas like the buttocks and thighs suggests a growing patient preference for treatments that enhance natural structure rather than solely add volume.
The expansion of Sculptra's approved uses into these broader areas means practitioners must adapt their techniques for larger application zones. It also raises questions about the specific training and protocols required to ensure consistent, effective results for body sculpting and skin quality improvement.
