Face Sculpting

Is Sculptra™ the right treatment for you?

• Have you got deep folds between your nose and mouth?
• Have you got folds around the corners of your mouth?
• Have you got wrinkling in your cheeks or around your chin?
• Have you got sunken cheeks?
• Have you got scars?
• Is your skin loose and lacking elasticity?

What is Sculptra ?
Sculptra™ is a synthetic injectable material known as "poly-L-lactic acid." Poly-L-lactic acid is biocompatible (a material that does not harm the body) and biodegradable (able to be broken down by the body). Poly-L-lactic acid has been widely used for many years in dissolvable stitches, soft tissue implants, and other types of implants.

How does Sculptra™ work?
Sculptra™ is injected below the surface of the skin in the area of fat loss. Sculptra™ provides a gradual increase in skin thickness. Visible results appear within the first few treatment sessions. Sculptra™ will not correct the underlying cause of the facial fat loss, but will help improve the appearance by increasing skin thickness in the treated area.

Do I need a skin test before being treated with Sculptra™?
No skin testing is required prior to use.

Who performs treatment with Sculptra™?
A qualified practitioner who has been trained to use the correct procedure for Sculptra™ performs the treatment. Your Healthcare Professional will clean your skin and then inject Sculptra™ in the areas of your face being treated.                   

Does the treatment hurt?
As with all injections you will feel some discomfort. It may be that you notice a brief burning sensation at the injection site. An icepack applied after the treatment will help to calm your skin. If necessary, your practitioner can also give you a local anaesthetic.

What must I bear in mind after the treatment?

Your Healthcare Professional will give you special aftercare instructions. These include massaging the treated a

reas of your face in the first few days after the treatment. All you need is a few minutes twice a day.

Are there any side effects?
The most common side effect with the use of Sculptra™ include injection-related side effects at the site of injection such as bleeding, tenderness or pain, redness, bruising, or swelling. These effects generally resolve in 2-6 days.

Are the results from Sculptra™ immediate?