Your Questions

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About Sculptra®

How is Sculptra® different?

Sculptra® is a volumising agent as it reduces deep wrinkles and folds, and replaces the fullness of your face which has been lost to the ageing process. Sculptra® works by stimulating your own facial collagen production to replenish your skin and so providing natural looking results. It works gradually to restore what has been lost and once your treatment plan is complete, the results can last for more than 3 years.

Who performs treatment with Sculptra®?

A medical practitioner who has been trained to use the correct procedures by an approved sanofi-aventis healthcare professional.

Does the treatment hurt?

As with all injections you will feel discomfort. It may be that you notice a brief burning sensation at the injection site. An ice pack applied after the treatment will help to calm your skin. Marion will always insure that you are comfortable with the use of a topical aneasthetic and the use of Linocaine with this treatment.

What must I do following the treatment?

It is essential that you massage the treated areas of your face in the first 5 days after treatment. All you need is 5 minutes, 5 times a day. Inform me of any side effects that occur, for example inflammation or small bumps in the treated area.

Are there any side effects?

The most common side effect with the use of Sculptra includes bleeding, tenderness or pain, redness, bruising or swelling at the site of the injection. These side effects generally resolve in 2-6 days. One possible side effect with Sculptra® can be small bumps under the skin in the treated area. These small lumps may not be visible, and you may notice them only when you press in the treated skin. These bumps tend to happen within the first 6-12 months after the first treatment. Occasionally these bumps go away on there own. Visible bumps, sometimes associated with redness or colour change to the treated area, have also been reported. As with all procedures that involve an injection through the skin, there is risk of infection. Report any side effects to Marion and she can act on it quickly

Are the results from Sculptra immediate?

At your first treatment visit, it may appear that Sculptra® worked immediately because of the swelling from the injections and the water used to dilute Sculptra®. In a few days, when the swelling goes down and the water is absorbed by your body you may look as you did before your treatment. Sculptra® takes time to work, results should be noticeable after approximately 6 weeks. I will see you in a few weeks to assess you: generally, 2 to 3 treatments may be necessary to obtain the required results. After the end of your Sculptra® programme the results can last for more than 3 years.