Sculptra® Aesthetic is made from poly-L-lactic acid, which is a natural compound that is biodegradable. Poly-L-lactic acid has been used in medical products for decades now, and has a great safety record.

Once you’ve had to your consultation to determine if Sculptra® Aesthetic is the best way to meet your goals, we will set up your treatment plan. Sculptra® works gradually, so we typically do the procedure in stages, with treatments spaced out about 6 weeks apart.

Once we are ready to inject, you will be given some ice to numb the treatment areas. We add lidocaine to our Sculptra® Aesthetic, so the procedure is as comfortable as possible. The product is injected with a tiny needle, so the process is very tolerable.

Once you’ve had your consultation to ensure you are a good candidate for Sculptra, you can prepare for your treatment by avoiding the consumption of alcohol and using anti-inflammatory medications in the days before treatment as this can increase your risk of bruising.

Sculptra® Aesthetic works gradually, with collagen stimulating results complete at 12 weeks. It varies, and it can last up to 2 years.

You can expect local swelling and bruising the day of treatment, this can last up to a week, but varies from patient to patient. You will need to massage the treatment area(s) for 5 minutes, 5 times per day over the next 5 days. This is to help make sure the product is evenly spread.