Body Sculptra Training
Learn to use poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA) on the body to improve skin laxity, crepey skin and cellulite dimpling, and to restore volume to the buttocks, hips, thighs, arms, knees, abdomen and décolletage.
What this course is about
Body treatments are one of the fastest-growing areas in aesthetics. Clients want firmer, smoother skin and natural shape without surgery. Sculptra (PLLA) gradually stimulates the body's own collagen, giving subtle, long-lasting results that build over a course of sessions.
This advanced course builds on facial Sculptra skills and focuses on body anatomy, larger-volume reconstitution and the fanning and grid techniques that body areas need. You will learn treatment protocols for buttock lift and volume, hip dips, the inner and outer thighs, above-knee laxity, upper arms, abdominal skin laxity, décolletage and cellulite.
You practise on live models with our team, from consultation and marking to injection, post-treatment massage and planning a course of sessions.
What you'll learn
- 01
PLLA Science for the Body
- How poly-L-lactic acid works: Collagen stimulation over time, why results build gradually and how body skin responds compared with the face.
- Indications: Laxity, crepey skin, cellulite dimpling, volume loss and post-weight-loss skin.
- 02
Reconstitution & Treatment Planning
- Large-volume reconstitution: Dilution, hydration time and preparing multiple vials for body areas.
- Planning a course: Number of vials per area, session intervals and setting realistic expectations.
- 03
Body Injection Techniques
- Grid and fanning methods: Cannula and needle techniques, depth and even distribution for buttocks, hips, thighs, knees, arms and abdomen.
- Cellulite and laxity protocols: Treating dimpling and crepey skin, including combining PLLA with other body treatments.
- 04
Consultation, Marking & Photography
- Body assessment: Measuring, marking, consent and standardised before-and-after photography.
- Patient selection: Contraindications, medical history and choosing the right candidates.
- 05
Aftercare & Complications
- Post-treatment massage: The massage protocol your patients follow at home, and why it matters.
- Managing adverse events: Nodules and papules, bruising, infection and how to prevent and manage them.
Is this course for you?
This course is for experienced injectors, ideally with Sculptra face or dermal filler training: doctors, dentists, nurses, nurse prescribers and paramedics, plus aesthetic practitioners with injectable experience. Taking our Sculptra Aesthetic Training first is recommended.
Secure your place on the course
Body PLLA treatments are high-value, multi-session and in high demand. Secure your place and learn the protocols with close supervision on live models.
A £300 deposit secures your place.
Frequently asked questions
What is the course duration?
The course runs for 1 day plus pre-study. Pre-study is sent to you once your place is booked, so your training day is spent on hands-on practice.
Is there a kit included in the price?
No, a kit is not included. We can advise on reputable suppliers and starter packs if you need them.
Is there any pre-course study?
Yes. Pre-study covers the theory, anatomy and safety basics so you arrive ready to practise.
Which accreditation or certificate will I receive?
You receive an AM Aesthetics London Academy certificate of completion. Ask our team for the latest CPD accreditation status of this course.
Is a deposit required to book?
Yes, a £300 deposit secures your place. Pay-later and finance options are available on request.
Does AM Aesthetics London arrange models for me?
Yes, we arrange models for you unless you prefer to bring your own. Models pay a discounted fee to cover products and disposables.
Is this different from the facial Sculptra course?
Yes. This course focuses on body anatomy, larger-volume reconstitution and body injection techniques. Facial Sculptra is covered in our Sculptra Aesthetic Training course, and you can book both together.
