Congratulations on your Sculptra treatment!
Whehter you treated your face or your body, the Sculptra after-care instructions are the same. To insure the best possible results, please follow these after-care tips:
5-5-5 Rule
Massage the treated-areas for 5-minutes, 5-times a day, for 5-days after treatment. This “massage” should consist of mid-pressure rubbing all along the injection sites. These areas might be sore immediately following the treatment, but it is still important to massage the areas anyway. Try to use “slippy” skincare product while administering your massage (our preference is always Alastin Regenerating Skin Nectar) so that your fingers can glide easily over the skin.
No Makeup for 24+ Hours
Please avoid applying makeup for at least 24-hours post-Sculptra, you want to make sure that the injection sites have had enough time to heal before exposing them to any potential germs or bacteria that may be in/on your cosmetics.
Sun Exposure
Please avoid direct exposure to the sun, tanning, and UV sunlamps until any swelling and redness have dissipated.
Avoid other facial treatments: While your body is responding to this treatment, please refrain from undergoing lasers, microneedling, or other facial treatments for 2-week post-Sculptra.
Dental Work, Surgeries, and Tattoos: Please try to avoid dental work, surgeries, and tattoos in the treated area for at least 2-3 weeks so as to not overtax your autoimmune response.
Avoid Strenuous Activity: Try to avoid strenuous exercise, heavy lifting, and vigorous activity for 24-48 hours post Sculptra treatment as this can also cause delayed bruising to manifest.
Avoid Alcohol, Aspirin, Fish Oil and/or Vitamin E: Please refrain from taking these blood-thinning substances for 12-48 hours after your Sculptra treatment as they can increase the risk of delayed onset bruising.
Hydration: Try your best to stay well-hydrated to help the healing process work as efficiently as possible.
Be patient with possible swelling and bruising: Anytime the skin is being broken, there is a risk of bruising and swelling. If this happens to you, please don’t worry, it should dissipate within a few days.
Sleep with Head Elevated:Sleeping with your head elevated can help minimize swelling.
Follow Up: Please make sure to schedule the recommended follow-up appointments with your provider to monitor progress and determine any next steps!
Things to Remember After Your Sculptra Treatment
A few days after yourfirst treatment, you may notice that you look the same as you did before treatment:
Don’t worry! This is normal, and temporary! Your body soaks up all of the Sculptra for the first session, and the “magic” occurs after the second treatment.
Sculptra Aesthetic works to gradually replace your lost collagen
Long-lasting results appear about 2-weeks after the second treatment.
Your provider will let you know how many treatments they expect you’ll need to acheive your desired results. Please understand that this is an educated estimate, and depending on how your body responds to treatment you may need slightly more or less than initially advised.
Our goal is to make you happy, and our providers will give you as realistic expectations as possible. ❤️
Worried, about anything??
If you are concerned about any aspect of your treatment, please don’t hesitate to contact us immediately! (It’s what we’re here for!)