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What is Sculptra®? |
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Sculptra® is a synthetic injectable material known as "poly-L-lactic acid". Poly-L-lactic acid is biocompatible (material that does not harm the body) and biodegradable (is broken down by the body). Poly-L-lactic acid has been used for many years in dissolvable stitches, soft tissue implants and other types of implants. |
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| How does Sculptra® work? |
Sculptra® is injected below the surface of the skin in areas of fat loss, in many cases related to aging and sun damage. It provides a gradual increase in skin thickness. Visible results are seen within the first few treatments. 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.
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Is skin testing required prior to being treated with Sculptra®? |
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No skin testing is required prior to treatment.
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Are the results from Sculptra® immediate? |
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No. After your first treatment, it may appear that Sculptra® has worked immediately because of swelling from the injections and the water used to dilute the Sculptra®. A few days after the treatment, when the swelling goes down and the water is absorbed by your body, you may look as you did before the treatment. Sculptra® takes time to gradually correct the depression and creases in your skin. You will want to have a recheck 4 weeks after your first injection to decide if you need more. |
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How many treatments are required? |
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Dr. Goldberg and his staff will help you decide the appropriate number of treatments for you. Patients with severe facial fat loss / aging may require 3 to 6 treatment sessions. |
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How long do treatment results last? |
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Treatment results will differ from person to person. In a clinical study, the treatment results lasted up to 2 years after the first treatment session. Touch-up treatments may be needed to maintain the desired effect.
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What are the possible side effects of Sculptra®? |
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The most common side effects include injection-related side effects such as bleeding, tenderness/pain, redness, bruising, or swelling. These side effects last approximately 3 to 17 days. One possible delayed side effect with Sculptra® can be small bumps under the skin in the treated areas. These small bumps may not be visible, but you may notice them when you press on the treated skin. The bumps tend to occur within 6 to 12 months after the first treatment. These bumps may go away by themselves. Visible bumps, sometimes with redness or color change to the area, have also been reported. Appropriate technique markedly lessens this risk.
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Who should not use Sculptra®? |
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Dr. Goldberg and his staff will go over your medical history and help you decide your best treatment option. Sculptra® should never be injected while you have an active skin infection or inflammation of the proposed injection area.
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Can I combine Sculptra® with other treatments? |
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Absolutely. Many of our patients choose to enhance the results of their filler injection with other procedures such as Botox® Cosmetic and lasers.
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How Do I Get Started? |
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Please call for a private consultation with a staff member or schedule an appointment online @ one of our offices.
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