SCULPTRA® INJECTABLE VOLUMISING TREATMENT
(Before & After Videos/Photos at bottom of page)
Sculptra is a treatment that has been clinically-proven to smoothen deep lines and wrinkles while also restoring lost facial volume due to the natural ageing process. The benefit is gradual, long-lasting and gives you an entirely natural, fuller-looking face.
"..see your younger self looking back.."
What is SculptraTM?
Sculptra® is an injectable treatment that works by stimulating the build up of the
body's own collagen to smooth out lines and wrinkles. Sculptra's® volumising effect
also restores lost facial volume, resulting in a fuller younger-looking face.
The overall effect is a youthful appearance with gradual, natural-looking results.
Suitable areas for Sculptra®:
Sculptra® is suitable for a number of areas on your face:
- Deep folds between the nose and the mouth (nasolabial folds)
- Folds around the corners of the mouth (marionette lines)
- Sunken cheeks
- Wrinkling in the cheeks or chin
- Deep scars
Why Sculptra®?
Sculptra® is a discreet approach which allows a gradual effect to occur. Usually 2 or 3
treatments are required and natural-looking effects should become noticeable after
approximately six weeks.
Clinical studies have shown that the results of Sculptra® can last for more than 3 years,
significantly longer than many other injectable treatments.
It is well tolerated with over 17,000 treatments in the UK since 2005. (Over 150,000
worldwide since 1999). The main ingredient of Sculptra® has been used in medicine for
over 10 years and is biocompatible and biodegradable.
No allergy testing is required before treatment.
Sculptra® is sold by sanofi-aventis, one of the world's
leading pharmaceutical companies.
"..putting back what time takes out, naturally.."
How is Sculptra® different?
A number of choices are available to you when you are deciding on treatment.
Common temporary fillers do not provide long term reduction of wrinkles and
creases, and their results are often short-lived. Permanent implants can remain for
many years but cannot accommodate continued changes in appearance that occur
with age. Sculptra® is different.
Sculptra® is a volumising agent as it reduces deep wrinkles and folds, and replaces the
fullness of your face which has been lost to the ageing process. Sculptra® works by
stimulating your own facial collagen production to replenish your skin and so providing
natural looking results. It works gradually to restore what has been lost and once your
treatment plan is complete, the results can last for more than 3 years.
Who performs treatment with Sculptra®?
A qualified practitioner who has been trained to use the correct procedures for
Sculptra® performs the treatment in their practice.
Does the treatment hurt?
As with all injections you will feel some discomfort. It may be
that you notice a brief burning sensation at the injection site.
An ice pack applied after the treatment will help to calm
your skin. If necessary your practitioner will also give you
a local anaesthetic.
What must I bear in mind after the treatment?
Your Healthcare Professional will give you special aftercare instructions. These include
massaging the treated areas of your face in the first five days after treatment. All you
need is a five minutes five times a day. Inform your Healthcare Professional if any side
effects occur, for example inflammation of small bumps in the treated area.
Are there any side effects?
The most common side effect with the use of Sculptra® includes bleeding, tenderness
or pain, redness, bruising or swelling at the site of injection. These side effects
generally resolve in 2-6 days. One possible delayed side effect with Sculptra® can be
small bumps under the skin in the treated area. These small bumps may not be visible,
and you may notice them only when you press in the treated skin. These bumps tend
to happen within the first 6 to 12 months after the first treatment. Occasionally these
bumps go away on their own. Visible bumps, sometimes associated with redness or
colour change to the treated area, have also been reported. As with all procedures that
involve an injection through the skin, there is risk of infection. Report any side effects to
your Healthcare Professional.
Are the result's from Sculptra® immediate?
At your first treatment visit, it may appear that Sculptra® worked immediately
because of the swelling from the injections 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 work, results
should be noticeable after approximately 6 weeks. Your Healthcare Professional will
see you again in a few weeks to assess you: generally, 2 to 3 treatments may be
necessary to obtain the required results. However, in contrast to
some other treatments which require refresher sessions,
after the end of your Sculptra® programme the results
can last for more than 3 years (However, the results can differ depending on age, wrinkling and the type
of procedure used).
The following before and after videos and images are copyrighted (©2008) by Sanofi Aventis; and as such, are not freely distributable.
Before & After Videos (©2008 Sanofi Aventis) :
Before & After Photos (©2008 Sanofi Aventis):
1. Treatments: over the course of time (©2008 Sanofi Aventis)
2. Three treatments: 69 year old woman (©2008 Sanofi Aventis)
3. Four treatments: over time (©2008 Sanofi Aventis)
4. Four treatments: 57 year old woman (©2008 Sanofi Aventis)
5. Three treatments: 56 year old woman (©2008 Sanofi Aventis)
6. Four treatments: 54 year old woman (©2008 Sanofi Aventis)
7. Three treatments: over the course of time (©2008 Sanofi Aventis)