Sculptra: Pre and Post Care Instructions
How can I prepare for my Sculptra appointment?
You may want to avoid supplements and medications that thin the blood (NSAIDs like Advil, fish oil, turmeric, etc. unless otherwise indicated by your doctor) and alcohol for 2-3 days prior to your appointment. Never stop a medication prescribed to you without consulting the person who prescribed it.
Come in with a clean, make-up free face. We recommend making sure you’ve eaten before your appointment and hydrate throughout the day - it helps with the nerves and excitement!
No vaccines of any kind for a month before or month after
We will want to delay treatment if you have been sick at all in the past 2 weeks - upper respiratory infection, UTI, on an antibiotic for any reason.
The side effects of Sculptra are minimal, but treatment always comes with a risk for bruising or swelling - in case it happens, make sure you have a 2 week window were you won’t be upset if anyone saw you with a bruise. No filler for 2-4 weeks before major events!
What are my post care instructions for Sculptra? What should I expect post treatment?
Treatment areas must be massaged 5 times a day for 5 minutes for 5 days. Your treatment provider will demonstrate and explain the homework.
You want to keep your face as clean as possible for 24 hours after your appointment - no makeup, dirty phone screens, used pillowcases, etc.
Avoid anything heat-based for 24 hours after your appointment - no working out, excessive sun exposure, infrared saunas, hot tubs, etc.
2 to 3 days of subtle swelling can be expected as we are injecting high volumes of water into the tissue.
Sculptra treatments can be repeated every 4 to 6 weeks. Most patients will need multiple sessions. Personalized treatment plan can be determined with your Injector.
Sculptra results may be seen as early at 6 weeks and upwards of 4 to 6 months.
Bruising and swelling can be common after treatment. However, if you ever notice any area that appear pale white, pale blue, or gray compared to the surrounding skin, numbness that has not gone away after 4 hours, intense pain, a red lacey pattern traveling up the face, changes in vision, or start to break up out in what looks like pimples or acne spots around the area injected in the next 24-72 hours, please contact Infinity MedSpa and your Injector immediately.