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Sculptra Pre + Post Care Instructions

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, do not ingest blood thinning medications such as Aspirin, Motrin, Ibuprofen, and Aleve.

If you have a cardiovascular history, please check with your doctor prior to stopping the use of blood thinners.

AVOID herbal supplements, such as Garlic, Vitamin E, Ginkgo Biloba, St. John’s Wort, and Omega-3 capsules.
24 HOURS BEFORE treatment, do not drink alcoholic beverages.
If you have a history of Herpes or cold sores, a course of anti-viral medication before and after treatment is required. Please call our office for a prescription.

Please come to the office without make-up, creams, gels, or lotions on treatment areas.
To maximize your comfort during the procedure, a topical anesthetic may be applied.
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.

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.
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”.

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.
Massage the areas treated in a circular motion 5 times a day, for 5 minutes each time, for 5 days after treatment.
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

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 the recommended pain medication listed in recuperation and healing section.
If you develop severe swelling, redness, or bruising, that is not getting better after two weeks.

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