The first facial injectable that gives you noticeable results that emerge subtly and can last up to two years.

About Sculptra Aesthetic

Age doesn't have to look the way it used to. It's more subtle. More gradual. Shouldn't your anti-age be just as subtle? Introducing Sculptra Aesthetic. Not an overnight miracle. Long lasting. Not a quick-fix. The first facial injectable that gives you subtle results over time. Replacing lost collagen. Giving you a more natural-looking appearance, without giving you away. A full treatment of Sculptra Aesthetic, an average of three injection sessions over a few months, can last up to two years.* So you have more time to see how sensational subtle can be. Welcome to the new age of anti-age.

Sculptra Aesthetic is a new type of facial injectable made from poly-L-lactic acid, which helps to replace lost collagen. It helps correct shallow to deep facial wrinkles, and folds,** that appear with aging by replacing lost collagen. The main ingredient is a biocompatible, biodegradable synthetic material that has been used by physicians for decades.

How does Sculptra Aesthetic work?

Sculptra Aesthetic gradually replaces lost collagen
Collagen is a key structural component that keeps skin youthful looking and smooth. As you age, your body's collagen production decreases, and you may begin to see wrinkles. Sculptra Aesthetic works to correct shallow to deep facial wrinkles and folds,* as it replaces lost collagen, which can help provide a refined, more youthful looking appearance.

Sculptra Aesthetic works to replace lost collagen in a series of treatments administered by a Sculptra trained physician. On average, three injection sessions are needed over a period of a few months. The number of injection sessions and the number of injections per session vary from person to person.

Sculptra Aesthetic works within the deep dermis
Within the deep dermis, your skin's structure is reinforced as Sculptra Aesthetic helps to replace lost collagen. This reinforced collagen structure provides a foundation that gradually restores the look of fullness of your shallow to deep facial wrinkles and folds* that has been depleted over time. The result? Sculptra Aesthetic is different because it gradually and subtly corrects these facial wrinkles. This can provide a refined, more youthful looking appearance that can last up to two years.**

Is Sculptra Aesthetic right for you?

A more youthful looking appearance that can last up to two years* Sculptra Aesthetic helps correct shallow to deep facial wrinkles and folds,** that appear with aging by replacing lost collagen. It works gradually, producing a more natural looking appearance that can last up to two years.* If you want a more youthful looking appearance without looking like you've had work done, then Sculptra Aesthetic may be the right choice for you.

GRADUAL results
Each Sculptra Aesthetic injection works to gradually improve the overall appearance of facial wrinkles and folds.** Because the process is gradual, the effects of Sculptra Aesthetic are achieved through completing the full course of treatment as recommended by your physician. Sculptra Aesthetic is injected in the deep dermis in a series of treatments administered by a Sculptra trained physician. On average, three injection sessions are needed over a period of a few months.

NOTICEABLE results after treatment
Sculptra Aesthetic works over time. That’s why it’s important to keep going to all your treatment sessions as recommended by your physician. Following a simple aftercare routine that includes short facial massages will also help you get the most out of Sculptra Aesthetic. Each session builds on the last to produce a more natural looking appearance that doesn't look like you've had work done.

REPLACES, RESTORES, and REFINES
Sculptra Aesthetic is a facial injectable that works gradually in a series of treatments — on average three injection sessions over a few months — for subtle, more natural looking results. It begins to work within the deep dermis, where your skin’s structure is reinforced as Sculptra Aesthetic helps to replace lost collagen. This reinforced collagen structure provides a foundation that gradually restores the look of fullness of your shallow to deep facial wrinkles and folds that have depleted over time. The result? Sculptra Aesthetic is different because it gradually and subtly corrects these facial wrinkles and folds. This can provide a refined, more youthful looking appearance that can last up to two years.*

Where in the face is Sculptra Aesthetic used?

Sculptra Aesthetic is used to correct shallow to deep facial wrinkles and folds which are treated with the appropriate injection technique. Sculptra Aesthetic is suitable for:
* Deep folds between the nose and the mouth (nasolabial folds) also called smile lines
* The lines framing your mouth (marionette lines)
* Chin wrinkles

What to expect from treatment

Sculptra Aesthetic is administered in a series of treatment sessions by a Sculptra trained physician. On average, three treatment sessions are needed over a few months, but your doctor will tailor the sessions to best suit your skin and your desired outcome. It is important to return for all treatment sessions as instructed by your doctor in order to get the maximum effect from the gradual process of collagen replacement offered by Sculptra Aesthetic. The injection process Sculptra Aesthetic is injected into the skin. The number of injections per treatment session will vary depending on the degree of correction you and your physician decide is right for you. Your physician may use a topical anesthetic and you may experience injection site discomfort in the treatment process, however this varies from person to person. You should not receive treatment if you have an active infection or skin inflammation near the planned injection site.

Immediately after each treatment session you may experience swelling, which can give you a preview of how you may look once your shallow to deep facial wrinkles and folds* have been smoothed. The swelling on average subsides within a few days and the wrinkles will temporarily reappear as the gradual process of collagen replacement continues. You may begin to see progressive visible results within the first few weeks after each treatment session. Remember, in order to get the most out of Sculptra Aesthetic, you should complete the full course of treatment sessions as recommended by your doctor.

Following an average of three treatment sessions over a few months, or as your doctor recommends, can produce a more natural, younger looking appearance that can last up to two years.** During the course of treatment, your physician may adjust your treatment plan to help you reveal a natural-looking appearance that's uniquely yours.

Side effects
Side effects of Sculptra Aesthetic may include injection site pain, redness, bruising, bleeding, itching, or swelling. Other side effects may include the delayed development of non-visible, small bumps under the skin sometimes noticeable when pressing on the treated area.

Aftercare Information

After each treatment session with Sculptra Aesthetic there are a few easy things you will need to help with the treatment results.

Have an ice pack ready
Within the first 24 hours of treatment, apply a cloth-wrapped ice pack to the treated area for a few minutes at a time. Never apply ice directly to the skin. The cold will feel good as well as help reduce common swelling.

Give yourself facial massages
Massage the treated area a few times each day for several days after treatment as recommended by your physician.

Avoid excess sunlight and UV exposure
Protecting your skin from the sun is always important, but after treatment, excessive sunlight and UV lamp exposure should be avoided until any initial swelling and redness go away. Your doctor will provide guidelines on how long to avoid excessive sunlight.

Call your doctor if you have any questions or concerns after treatment. Also, report any side effects to your doctor. Be sure to keep any follow-up appointments that may be scheduled.

Remember, Sculptra Aesthetic works by gradually replacing lost collagen. It provides improvements subtly without making it look like you’ve had work done.