WHAT IS SCULPTRA®?
Sculptra® is a facial volumizer that will give you a fuller, more youthful appearance. It also improves sunken cheeks and hollow eyes. Used in Europe since 1999, Sculptra® is frequently called “the liquid facelift.”

HOW DOES SCULPTRA® WORK?
Sculptra® is injected below the surface of the skin in the area of fat loss. It improves appearance by providing a gradual increase in skin thickness.

DO I NEED A SKIN TEST PRIOR TO TREATMENT?
No skin testing is required prior to use.

ARE THE RESULTS FROM SCULPTRA® IMMEDIATE?
No. After your first treatment, it may appear that Sculptra® worked immediately because of swelling from the injection 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.

HOW MANY TREATMENTS ARE REQUIRED?
We will recommend the appropriate amount of treatment sessions and the amount of Sculptra® you will need at each session.

HOW LONG DO TREATMENT RESULTS LAST?
Sculptra® lasts for up to 2 years.

DO INJECTIONS OF SCULPTRA® HURT?
As with any injection, there may be some discomfort. Lidocaine, an anesthetic, is added to Sculptra®. A topical anesthetic may also be used. Sculptra® is injected in small amounts using a fine needle.

WHAT CAN I EXPECT AFTER TREATMENT?
Redness, swelling or bruising may occur in the treatment area. Within the first 24 hours after treatment, an ice pack should be applied several times a day to reduce swelling and bruising. For 5 days you should massage the treated areas several times a day to evenly distribute the product in the skin.

WHERE SHOULD I GO FOR SCULPTRA®?
Only a licensed professional with the knowledge and skill required to achieve optimum results should administer Sculptra®.

CAN SCULPTRA® BE COMBINED WITH OTHER TYPES OF TREATMENTS?
Absolutely! Many patients are happy with the results obtained by combining Sculptra® with an immediate-acting dermal filler like Restylane® or Juvederm™ as well as with Botox®, a purified protein that reduces lines between the brows. A monthly HydraFacial or Microdermabrasion treatment will also help your skin look healthy and radiant.

Sculptra™ is injected into the skin for restoration and/or correction of the signs of facial fat loss (lipoatrophy) in people with human immunodeficiency virus. Sculptra™ is biocompatible and biodegradable.

The results from Sculptra™ are not immediate. Sculptra™ provides a gradual increase in skin tightness. Dr. Keshwani will evaluate you again in two to three weeks to decide if additional injections are needed.