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What Is Sculptra® Aesthetic?

Sculptra addresses the underlying cause of aging, not just the symptoms. Sculptra Aesthetic is an FDA-approved injectable that helps gradually replace lost collagen — an underlying cause of facial aging — for results that can last more than two years.*

25-Month Results: Elissa

If you want to appear more youthful-looking — without appearing like you’ve had work done — then chances are Sculptra Aesthetic may be a good choice for you. Sculptra® Aesthetic works subtly and gradually over time for a more youthful-looking appearance. Unlike hyaluronic acid (HA) fillers, Sculptra Aesthetic helps stimulate your skin’s own natural collagen production to help restore its inner structure and increase facial volume that has been lost to aging. Sculptra Aesthetic is intended for use in people with healthy immune systems as a one-time treatment regimen of up to four injection sessions that are scheduled about three weeks apart.

The Underlying Structure of the Face Gives the Appearance of Youthful Volume

Bone, fat, and collagen are 3 important materials that give the face volume and firmness

What Makes Sculptra® Aesthetic a Unique Injectable Treatment?

Sculptra Aesthetic is an injectable that helps restore collagen for a natural, more youthful-looking appearance that lasts over 2 years.

How Does Sculptra® Aesthetic Work?

SCULPTRA AESTHETIC HELPS STIMULATE NATURAL COLLAGEN PRODUCTION

  • Contains microparticles of poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA), which is created from sugarcane
  • Once absorbed by the skin, PLLA attracts and stimulates new collagen growth
  • Results typically last 2-4X longer than hyaluronic acid (HA) fillers

Sculptra® Aesthetic Is Different From HA Fillers

THERE ARE 2 “STYLES” TO CHOOSE FROM WHEN REPLACING VOLUME:
Classical structure that lasts (like a sculpture), or flexible expression that makes a statement (like a painting)

  • Gradually improves skin’s structure by helping to stimulate collagen growth
  • Provides subtle improvement over time
  • Results can last for 2 years or more
  • Gradually improves skin’s structure by helping to stimulate collagen growth
  • Provides subtle improvement over time
  • Results can last for 2 years or more

Treatment With Sculptra® Aesthetic Was Safe and Well Tolerated in Studies

THE MAJORITY OF SIDE EFFECTS WERE LOCALIZED TO THE INJECTION SITE

Common injection-site–related side effects included:
— Localized swelling, tenderness, redness, and pain
— Localized bruising
— Bleeding

What Kind of Results Can I Expect?

See the subtle, more youthful-looking appearance of actual Sculptra® Aesthetic patients Sculptra® Aesthetic Is Designed for Subtle, Gradual Improvements

SCULPTRA AESTHETIC GRADUALLY HELPS STIMULATE YOUR BODY’S NATURAL COLLAGEN FOR SUBTLE RESULTS

  • When injected into the lower face, Sculptra Aesthetic can help improve youthful volume over time
  • Over the course of several treatment sessions (an average of 3 sessions over the course of several months), Sculptra Aesthetic produces subtle results that emerge gradually

Before and after Treatment

5-Month Results: Julie

Photos courtesy of Burk Robinson, MD.

5-Month Results: Vivienne

Photos courtesy of Rebecca Fitzgerald, MD.

9-Month Results: Pam

Photos courtesy of J. Todd Andrews, MD.

I THINK OF SCULPTRA®
LIKE THE FOUNDATION TO
YOUR HOUSE…THIS IS MY
GO-TO PRODUCT

— RealSelf® Sculptra Aesthetic patient, 45 years old

What Are the Most Important Things to Know About Treatment?

YOUR RESULTS WILL BE SUBTLE AND NATURAL-LOOKING

  • Works gradually over time
  • Requires a series of visits (3 on average) over the course of a few months

GOOD RESULTS TAKE TIME

  • Results are gradual, so taking photos at each treatment visit can help you observe the changes over time
  • Visible results will appear within the first few treatment sessions

Have an ice pack ready
Within the first 24 hours after treatment, apply a cold compress to reduce swelling. Use an ice pack or ice wrapped in a towel. Do not apply ice directly on your skin

Avoid excessive sunlight and UV exposure
Avoid sun and UV sunlamp exposure until swelling and redness have disappeared Use cosmetics when comfortable Makeup can be applied a few hours after treatment if no complications are present (for example, open wounds or bleeding)

Ask Your Specialist if Sculptra® Aesthetic May Be Right for You