Compare · Ellanse vs Sculptra
Ellanse vs Sculptra: The Two Collagen Stimulators Head to Head
Both make your face grow its own collagen. They differ on whether you see anything on day one.
Prices last verified July 2026
Quick verdict
Ellanse (PCL microspheres in gel) gives immediate filler-like volume and then converts to collagen, lasting 1 to 4 years by version. Sculptra is invisible at injection and appears over months as pure collagen. Ellanse suits people who want instant plus lasting; Sculptra suits gradual, undetectable change. Neither dissolves, so injector skill is the deciding factor for both.
Ellanse vs Sculptra at a glance
| Ellanse | Sculptra | |
|---|---|---|
| Material | PCL microspheres in carrier gel | PLLA particles |
| Instant result | Yes | No |
| Full result | Immediate, improving | 2 to 3 months |
| Lasts | 1 to 4 years by version | 2 years or more |
| Price | RM2,800 to RM4,000 per syringe | RM2,500 to RM3,500 per vial |
| Reversible | No | No |
What these cost in Malaysia
Both typically need fewer repeat visits than HA, shifting the per-year comparison in their favour for volume patients.
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Which should you choose
Event soon, want volume today that keeps improving: Ellanse. Prefer nothing detectable ever, changes creeping in over a season: Sculptra. If reversibility matters to you at all, step back to HA fillers instead.
How to make sure you get the real thing
Irreversible stimulators demand a licensed, LCP certified, MOH registered doctor with specific product experience and NPRA registered stock. Ask how many Ellanse or Sculptra cases the doctor personally treats a month.
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