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Description:
Sculptra® is approved by the FDA for restoration and/or
correction of the signs of facial fat loss (lipoatrophy) in
people with human immunodeficiency virus. It is the first
FDA-approved product of its kind for this condition.
Facial fat loss can result in sunken cheeks, indentations,
and hollow eyes. Sculptra® is a safe, synthetic, and biocompatible
material that is injected below the surface of the skin in
the area of fat loss. It provides a gradual and significant
increase in skin thickness, improving the appearance of folds
and sunken areas. No allergy testing is required, and Sculptra
has been safely used outside the US since 1999 in over 150,000
patients under the trade names New-Fill™ and Sculptra®.
WHAT IS SCULPTRA?
SCULPTRA is a synthetic injectable material known as “poly-L-lactic acid.” Poly-L-lactic acid is a
biocompatible, biodegradable material that has been widely used for many years in dissolvable
stitches, soft tissue implants, and other types of implants.
WHO MIGHT BENEFIT FROM TREATMENT WITH SCULPTRA?
SCULPTRA is intended for restoration and/or correction of the signs of facial fat loss (lipoatrophy)
in people with human immunodeficiency virus.
WHO SHOULD NOT USE SCULPTRA?
Talk to your health care provider about your medical history when deciding on treatment options.
You should not use SCULPTRA if:
• you are allergic to any ingredient of SCULPTRA.
ARE SKIN TESTS NEEDED BEFORE TREATMENT WITH SCULPTRA?
No skin testing is required prior to use.
HOW DOES SCULPTRA WORK?
SCULPTRA is injected below the surface of the skin in the area of fat loss. SCULPTRA provides an
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.
ARE THE RESULTS FROM SCULPTRA IMMEDIATE?
No. At your first treatment visit it may appear that SCULPTRA worked immediately. That is
because of 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 gradually correct the depression in your skin. Your health care provider
will see you again in a few weeks to decide if you need more SCULPTRA injections.
HOW MANY TREATMENTS ARE REQUIRED?
Your health care provider will decide with you the number of treatment sessions and the amount
of SCULPTRA you will need at each treatment session. Patients with severe facial fat loss may
require three to six treatment sessions. Touch-up treatments may be needed to maintain the
desired effect.
HOW OFTEN ARE TREATMENTS GIVEN?
Your health care provider will see you two or more weeks after each treatment to assess whether
you need additional treatments.
HOW LONG DO TREATMENT EFFECTS LAST?
Treatment effects will differ for each person. In a clinical study the treatment results lasted for up
to 2 years after the first treatment session, in most patients. Touch-up treatments may be needed
to maintain the desired effect. Dermik® is studying the long-term effects beyond two years.
DO INJECTIONS OF SCULPTRA HURT?
As with any injection, injections with SCULPTRA may hurt. SCULPTRA is injected in small
amounts using a very fine needle. Your health care provider may apply a topical or local
anesthetic.
WHAT CAN I EXPECT TO HAPPEN AT A TREATMENT SESSION?
Your health care provider will answer all of your questions and prepare you for the treatment.
- Make-up should be removed.
- The area where the injections will be given will be cleaned with an antiseptic.
- You and your health care provider will determine if a topical or local
anesthetic is needed.
- SCULPTRA will be injected in small amounts into the skin using a very fine needle. Multiple
injections will be needed.
- An ice pack should be applied to the treatment area to help reduce swelling.
- After the treatment session, the area should be thoroughly massaged to distribute the product
evenly.
WHAT ARE THE POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS OF TREATMENT WITH SCULPTRA?
Talk to your health care provider about the possible side effects of SCULPTRA.
The most common side effects with the use of SCULPTRA include injection-related side effects
at the site of the injection, such as bleeding, tenderness or pain, redness, bruising, or swelling.
These side effects generally last, on average, 3 to 17 days.
One possible delayed side effect with SCULPTRA can be small bumps under the skin in the
treated area. These small bumps may not be visible, and you may notice them only when you
press on the treated skin. These bumps tend to happen within the first six to twelve months after
the first treatment. Occasionally, these bumps go away on their own.
Visible bumps, sometimes
with redness or color change to the treated area, have also been reported. As with all procedures
that involve an injection through the skin, there is a risk of infection.
Report any side effects to your health care provider.
SHOULD I TELL MY HEALTHCARE PROVIDER WHAT MEDICATIONS
I AM TAKING?
Yes. You should tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you are taking, even over
the counter medicines or treatments. If you are taking blood thinners or medications that may
interfere with clotting of the blood, such as aspirin, you might be more likely to have bruising or
bleeding at the injection site. There have been no studies of possible interactions between
SCULPTRA and drugs or other substances or implants. Talk to your health care provider about
your medical history when deciding on treatment options.
WHAT CAN I EXPECT AFTER TREATMENT?
Immediately following a treatment session with SCULPTRA, redness, swelling, pain, bruising or all
of these signs can happen in the treatment area. These signs usually go away in a few hours to a
few days. Some have been known to last up to 17 days. Your health care provider will give you
specific post-treatment care instructions. You should massage the treated area (a few times each
day) for several days after the treatment session.
Within the first 24 hours after treatment, an ice
pack should be applied for a few minutes at a time to the treatment area to help reduce swelling.
Wrap the ice in a cloth and avoid putting ice directly on your skin. Avoid excessive sun and UV
lamp exposure until any initial swelling and redness has resolved.
Report any worsening or longer-lasting symptoms or signs to your health care provider.
HOW QUICKLY CAN I GET BACK TO MY DAILY ACTIVITIES?
Most patients feel comfortable going back to their normal activities following treatment.
WHEN WILL I BE ABLE TO APPLY MAKE-UP AFTER TREATMENT?
Make-up may be applied a few hours after treatment if no complications are present (for example,
open wounds or bleeding).
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
For More information You can download the PDF Sculptra Patient Guide compliments of Dermik Laboratories (61 KB).
If you do not have Acrobat Reader, download
a free copy from Adobe.
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Where do our patients come from?
Orange County
Aliso Viejo,
Anaheim,
Anaheim Hills,
Balboa Island,
Bell Canyon,
Brea,
Buena Park,
Capistrano Beach,
Corona Del Mar,
Costa Mesa,
Coto de Caza,
Cypress,
Dana Point,
Dove Canyon,
El Toro,
Foothill Ranch,
Fountain Valley,
Fullerton,
Garden Grove,
Huntington Beach,
Irvine,
La Habra,
La Palma,
Ladera Ranch,
Laguna Beach,
Laguna Hills,
Laguna Niguel,
Laguna Woods,
Lake Forest,
Las Flores,
Los Alamitos,
Midway City,
Mission Viejo,
Modjeska Canyon,
Monarch Beach,
Newport Beach,
Newport Coast,
Orange,
Placentia,
Rancho Santa Margarita,
San Clemente,
San Juan Capistrano,
Santa Ana,
Seal Beach,
Silverado,
Stanton,
Sunset Beach,
Trabuco Canyon,
Tustin,
Villa Park,
Westminster,
Yorba Linda
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