Sculptra is one of the few dermal fillers that stimulates natural collagen formation for up to two years. The injectable solution is intended to restore volume to areas of the face that have lost fat.
It is also used to treat medium to deep wrinkles and the following indications/ treatment areas:
- Buttocks
- Hip Dip Correction
- Nasolabial folds
- Temples
- Tear troughs
- Marionette lines
- Chin: Pre-Jowl Sulcus or Pre-Jowl fold
- Mandibular jawline
- Cheek augmentation
Sculptra cleverly stimulates your skin cells to produce their own collagen again to kickstart a natural rejuvenating appearance that is once again magnificently youthful. It is also a popular treatment for cellulite reduction.
Composition
Comes in 2 vial bottles, NOT pre-filled syringes.
Sculptra is biocompatible, biodegradable and hypo-allergenic with excellent natural results and contains the following dry powders that need to be reconstituted with 5ml sterile water (sterile water not included):
- 150 mg Poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA) in the form of sterile non-pyrogenic freeze-dried powder
- 90 mg Sodium carboxymethyl-cellulose
- 127.5 mg Non-pyrogenic mannitol
- Total 367.5mg in each vial
- There are TWO vials
Process For Administering Sculptra
Safety Measures
It is important to take note of the advice leaflet that accompanies Sculptra. For example:
- Sculptra should never be injected directly into the lips
- Wrinkles should not be overfilled, as the treatment will slowly improve over several weeks after the injection.
- Sculptra is for deep dermis administration and special care should be taken with patients who naturally have thin skin.
- Sculptra is one of the only non-hyaluronic acid fillers that is recommended for use.
Sculptra Versus Juvederm Voluma
Further Information
It should be stored at temperatures up to 30℃. After reconstitution, it can be stored for up to 72 hours at refrigeration (2-8℃) or room temperature up to 30℃. Do not freeze.
It is recommended to use a 26G needle (obtained separately and not included) for injection.
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