Commonly used on the entire face, excluding the lips or around the eyes, Sculptra restores volume and fullness to correct problems such as:
Sculptra thickens the skin, diminishes fine lines, and can stimulate collagen growth over time.
Sculptra is biocompatible, which means it will not harm your body. The main ingredient in Sculptra®, poly-L-lactic acid, has been used for many years in dissolvable stitches and medical implants. It has been used as a dermal filler since 1999.
Treatments are usually repeated an average of three times over a few months to achieve the desired amount of correction. Results appear gradually and typically last up to two years.
Side effects may include:
These typically resolve in a few days.
Sculptra® is a registered trademark of Aventis Pharmaceuticals Inc.
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