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Sculptra Pre + Post Care Instructions

Inform your provider if you have a history of Perioral Herpes to receive advice on antiviral therapy prior to treatment.
Avoid dental work (including standard teeth cleaning) at least 2 weeks prior to treatment and one month following treatment. Avoid oral surgery at least 4 weeks prior to treatment and one month following treatment.
4 DAYS BEFORE treatment (to prevent bruising): Avoid blood thinning over-the-counter medications such as Aspirin, Motrin, Ibuprofen, and Aleve. Also, avoid herbal supplements, such as Garlic, Vitamin E, Ginkgo Biloba, St. John’s Wort, and Omega-3 capsules.
Please note: If you have a cardiovascular history, please check with your doctor prior to stopping use of Aspirin.
3 DAYS BEFORE treatment: Avoid topical products such as Tretinoin (Retin-A), Retinols, Retinoids, Glycolic Acid, Alpha Hydroxy Acid, or any “anti-aging” products. Also, avoid waxing, bleaching, tweezing, or the use of hair removal cream on the area to be treated.
Do not drink alcoholic beverages 24 hours before (or after) your treatment to avoid extra bruising.
Avoid this procedure if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, are allergic to any of its ingredients, or suffer from any neurological disorders

Arrive to the office with a “clean face”. Please do not wear makeup. You may bring your own makeup to apply after your treatment.
Your treatment will last 30-45 minutes

You may experience a mild amount of tenderness or a stinging sensation following injection
Redness and swelling are normal. Some bruising may also be visible.
Stay in a vertical position for four hours following injection. DO NOT “rest your head” or lie down; sit upright.
To maximize your comfort during the procedure, a topical anesthetic may be applied. In some cases, a local numbing medication will be injected into or around the area(s) to be treated.
To ensure a smooth and even correction, your provider may massage the area(s) treated, which may cause a temporary, minimal amount of redness to your skin.
Depending upon the area(s) treated and product(s) used, you may feel “firmness” in the treated area(s) for 1 to 2 weeks after treatment. Over time, the area(s) will soften and “settle”.
Expect initial swelling to dissipate within the first week of your treatment. It may take a minimum of 6-8 weeks to see results from treatment.

Massage the areas treated in a circular motion 5 times a day, for 5 minutes each time, for 5 days after treatment.
You may have swelling, tenderness, and bruising at the injection site.
Wait a minimum of 2 weeks (or as directed by your provider) before receiving laser treatments.
You may take Acetaminophen/Tylenol if you experience any mild tenderness or discomfort.
You may apply an ice or cold gel pack to the area(s) treated (avoiding pressure) as this helps reduce swelling and the potential for bruising.
Once you have adequately cooled/iced the area(s) as instructed and any pinpoint bleeding from the injection site(s) has subsided, you may begin wearing makeup.

Avoid this procedure if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, are allergic to any of its ingredients, or suffer from any neurological disorders.
AVOID exercise or strenuous activities for the remainder of the treatment day; you may resume other normal activities/routines immediately.
AVOID extended UV exposure until any redness/swelling has subsided. Be sure to apply an SPF 30 or higher sunscreen.

Develop signs of infection (increasing swelling, pain, heat, or surrounding redness) or if the treated area appears to be getting worse.
Are experiencing significant pain that is not relieved by the recommended pain medication listed in recuperation and healing section.
Develop severe swelling, redness, or bruising that is not getting better after two weeks.

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