FAQ about Sculptra

• Q. Which areas can be treated?
• Q. How Does Sculptra work?
• Q. How many treatments are involved?
• Q. Who performs the Sculptra treatments?
• Q. Does the treatment hurt?
• Q. What aftercare is required?
• Q. What are the risks and possible side effects?

• Q. Which areas can be treated?
• A.Areas for Treatment include:
  
  • Lines, wrinkles and folds.
  • Cheek augmentation for Sunken Cheeks.
  • Nasolabial folds (folds between nose and side of mouth)
  • Marionette lines (folds from corner of mouth to chin)
  • Wrinkles around cheek and chin.
  • Jowls
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• Q. How Does Sculptra work?
• A.Sculptra is the application of poly-L-latic substance which as a history of use within the body bythe medical profession over the past 20 years. Since 1999 Sculptra has been used on over 150,000 patients all over the world. It is an injectable treatment however it does not work in the same way as a derma filler. The Sculptra substance is injected deep into the lower layers of the skin to create a lattice or matrix structure that allows the bodies own collagen to build up creating volume and thickness of skin. Gradually over 6 month period following the treatments, the patient facial structure will develop a smoothing affect facial contour minimising the effect of wrinkles, lines and folds.
  
  As Sculptra is inert and will not impact on the patient wellbeing, it is long lasting and biodegradable. Sculptra contains a local anaesthetic to minimise any discomfort at time of application.
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• Q. How many treatments are involved?
• A.Most patients require 2 or 3 treatments to obtain the desired results which last considerably longer than alternative treatments such as dermal fillers. Patients with severe fat loss will require 4 or 5 treatment depending on the individual. Each treatment takes around 45 minutes. As the Sculptura is inert , there is no need to perform skin tests. It is important to realise that Sculptra will not prevent the loss of facial fat but helps to improve the appearance of the patient by improving the skin’s thickness.
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• Q. Who performs the Sculptra treatments?
• A.At Skin Medical our Doctors are members of British Association of Cosmetic Doctors, BACD, specially trained in Sculptra as Certified by Sanifi-Aventis the marketer and manufacturer of pharmaceuticals worldwide.
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• Q. Does the treatment hurt?
• A.At the time of the injection you will feel some discomfort as with all injections. Patients may notice a brief burning sensation however this can be minimised by local anaesthetic or more commonly with ice packs.
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• Q. What aftercare is required?
• A.Skin Medical’s doctor will be able to provide verbal and written aftercare instructions such as massage the treated area twice daily for at least a month.
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• Q. What are the risks and possible side effects?
• A.As with all injections there is the risk of bruising, bleeding, tenderness, discomfort and redness. These side effects would subside in next 2-6 days.
  
  A delayed side effect could be the possibility of small bumps appearing under the skin location being treated. These may or may not be visible and should be reported to the Doctor. Such side effects can be minimised by ensure you select a reputable clinic and Doctor who has the necessary experience and training in Sculptra.
  
  For answers to further questions that you may have about Sculptra, our practitioners and our clinic please ring Skin Medical on 0161 839 7663.
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