Sculptra is an FDA-approved injectable poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA) filler and collagen stimulator. Sculptra can tighten the skin, fill facial hollows, replace lost volume, and slow the aging process. Sculptra acts a fertilizer deep beneath the skin, boosting collagen production and helping to restore your skin’s inner structure and volume. With a series of treatments (usually 2 vials per session), the remodeled collagen strands restore lost volume, provide fullness to smooth out wrinkles and folds, and gradually tighten the skin over the course of several months. Typically, patients can expect a vial of Sculptra per decade; in your 20s ~ 2 vials, 30s ~ 3 vials…
Sculptra Aftercare
Since Sculptra is a minimally invasive procedure, patients can return to work and normal activities on the same day as the treatment. Tenderness, redness, or bruising can occur in the treated area but will diminish within a week or two.
Please massage the areas injected with Sculptra 5 times a day for 5 minutes total for 5 days.
Sculptra functions to stimulate your body’s natural collagen production, so results appear gradually over several months. You can expect to enjoy your Sculptra enhancements for up to two years. Depending on your tailored treatment plan, more vials may be needed.
DO NOT consume alcoholic beverages at least 48 hours prior to treatment (alcohol may thin the blood and increase the risk of bruising).
Avoid anti-inflammatory/blood-thinning medications such as Aspirin, Ibuprofen (Advil/Motrin), and Aleve as well as herbal supplements, such as Garlic, Vitamin E, Ginkgo Biloba, St John’s Wort, Evening primrose oil, feverfew, Ginseng and Omega-3 capsules, if possible for a period of 1 week before treatment. These medications and supplements have a blood thinning effect and can increase the risk of bruising and swelling after injections.
Aspirin is also recommended to be discontinued at least 1 week prior to the injections, however, note that If you have a cardiovascular history, please check with your doctor prior to stopping use of Aspirin.
Schedule your appointment at least 4 weeks prior to a special event, such as a wedding or a vacation. Results from the Dermal Filler and Botox injections will take several days to appear.
Discontinue Retin-A/retinol 2 days before and 2 days after treatment.
Reschedule your appointment at least 24 hours in advance if you have a rash, cold sore or blemish around the area.
If you have a history of cold sores please let your provider know, they may put you on an antiviral medication prior to treatment.
Be sure to have meals and be well hydrated before your procedure. This will decrease the chances of lightheadedness during your treatment.
You are NOT a candidate if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
If it is your first experience with injectables, please take Arnica supplements 2 days prior to your treatment to minimize bruising and swelling.
Arrive to the office with a clean face. Please do not wear makeup. It is better to avoid applying creams and makeup for 1-2 hours post-treatment.
FILLER – To maximize your comfort during the procedure, a topical anesthetic may be applied. In some cases, a local numbing medication will be injected into or around the area(s) to be treated.
You may experience a mild amount of tenderness or a stinging sensation following injection.
To ensure a smooth and even Filler correction, your provider may massage the area(s) treated, which may cause a temporary, minimal amount of redness to your skin.
Redness and swelling are normal. Bruising may also be visible.
You may experience some tenderness at the treatment site(s) that can last for a few hours to a few days.
Depending upon the area(s) treated and product(s) used, you may feel firmness in the treated area(s) for 1 to 4 weeks after treatment. Over time, the area(s) will soften and settle
After treatment oral and/or topical Arnica Montana may help reduce bruising and swelling.
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