SCULPTRA BIOSTIMULATOR

Pre-Treatment Consideration

Do not take blood-thinning medications such as Aspirin, Ibuprofen, and Aleve 7 days before treatment.
Avoid herbal supplements, such as Garlic, Vitamin E, Ginkgo Biloba, St. John’s Wort, and Omega-3 capsules 7 days before treatment.
Do not drink alcohol 24 hours before treatment.
Arrive to the appointment with clean skin. No make-up, creams, gels, or lotions on treatment areas.

You may experience mild tenderness or a stinging sensation following the injection.
Redness, swelling, and some bruising are normal and can last up to 10 days.
You may feel “firmness” in the treated areas, which will soften and settle over 1-2 weeks.
Results from Sculptra usually take about 3 months due to the collagen synthesis process. Trust the process.

Do not apply makeup and avoid exercise for the first 24 hours.
Avoid extended UV exposure until any redness/swelling has subsided. Apply an SPF 30 or higher sunscreen.
Massage the areas treated in a circular motion 5 times a day, for 5 minutes each, for 5 days after treatment.
Wait a minimum of 2 weeks before receiving laser treatments.
You may take Acetaminophen if you experience any mild tenderness or discomfort.
Arnica (available at health food stores) may be taken to help with bruising.
You may apply an ice or cold gel pack to treated areas (avoiding pressure) as this may help reduce swelling and the potential for bruising.

If you develop signs of infection (increasing swelling, pain, heat, or surrounding redness) or if the treated area appears to be getting worse.
If you are experiencing significant pain that is not relieved by Tylenol.
If you develop severe swelling, redness, or bruising, that does not improve after two weeks.