Sculptra is injected directly into the skin, helping to stimulate the body’s own production of new collagen to thicken the skin, soften lines and wrinkles, and create volume in areas of fat loss. This creates smoother, tighter and firmer skin.

During your consultation a detailed medical history will be taken, helping the practitioner to determine whether treatment is an appropriate product/treatment for you to receive and whether it will help you achieve the results that you are looking for. This will also reduce the risk of any unwanted side effects from the treatment. During this consultation the potential risks and aftercare recommendations are discussed.

Make sure you’ve allowed for enough downtime after the procedure. If you’re having the neck treated, you may wish to bring a scarf with you. Be aware that, for the best results more than one treatment is necessary.If you still have questions about this treatment please contact us on 01476 849 341

• Ensure there is no inflammation already present in the body the days leading up to or on your treatment day.
• Avoid taking any blood-thinning medications or blood-clotting medications approximately 7 days before your treatment day.
• Try to limit bodily and emotional stressors prior to your treatment.
• Avoid drinking alcohol for a week before your treatment.
• Protect skin from sun damage by using appropriate sun screen lotion.
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• On arrival to the clinic you be taken to a private room to have topical numbing cream applied, to ease discomfort during procedure.
• As the cream takes around 20-30 minutes to take affect, you will be able to relax in our relaxation area.
• You will be made comfortable on a treatment couch whilst maintaining privacy and dignity.
• Your practitioner will check through your consent forms and medical history.
• You will be then handed a mirror to discuss your requirements from the procedure.
• You will be asked if you have any phobia’s to needles.
• The treatment area will be cleansed.

The skin will be cleansed, and appropriate dressings or pre-treatment applied.

• Anyone with an allergy or hypersensitivity to any of the components of sculptra
• Anyone with an autoimmune disease such as hepatitis B and C or HIV
• Anyone on anticoagulation therapy such as aspirin, warfarin or clopidrogel
• Anyone with a history of keloid scar formation
• If you are pregnant, trying to become pregnant or breast-feeding (It is not known if the dermal filler can be harmful to your unborn child)
• Also tell us if you are taking any medicines including herbal as some may be contraindicated

During the first 24–48 hours after treatment you may experience redness, swelling and tenderness in the treated areas. These reactions are normal and resolve quickly and spontaneously over the next 2-4 days. You may apply light water-based or mineral makeup where necessary.

• Avoid alcohol, caffeine, hot drinks and spicy food for 24 hours, as these may exacerbate bruising and swelling.
• Avoid using any creams, lotions or gels that contain active ingredients such as Glycolic Acid, Vitamin A or C, Salicylic Acid etc and avoid using soaps and perfumes on the area for 24 hours.
• Drink plenty of water for 2-3 days after the procedure as this will help promote the collagen stimulating effects of the treatment.
• Firmly massage the entire area 3 x daily for 10 minutes for 10 days or 5 x daily for 5 minutes for 5 days with your fingers and a greasy moisturizer or Arnica cream. Small rice grain sized collections of collagen can occasionally be felt after 3-6 months as the collagen stimulating effect of this treatment reaches a peak. Very rarely larger collections of collagen can be felt but not seen and these will generally be reabsorbed and reduced over a 3-4 month period.
• Avoid using any creams, lotions or gels that contain active ingredients such as Glycolic Acid, Vitamin A or C, Salicylic Acid etc and avoid using soaps and perfumes on the area for 24 hours.
• Drink plenty of water for 2-3 days after the procedure as this will help promote the collagen stimulating effects of the treatment.
• Apply cold compresses as required to the area injected for up to 6 hours after the treatment. This will prevent or help to alleviate any bruising. It will also help to reduce any swelling. Do not apply ice as this will suppress the effect of the collagen stimulators. If there is no excessive swelling or bruising in the area treated avoid applying cold compresses but drink only COLD drinks for 24 hours.
• Avoid supplements such as multivitamins, fish oils, glucosamine and Vitamin B or Vitamin E for 1-2 weeks, as they are blood thinning agents and may exacerbate bruising (if these supplements have been advised by your GP please check with your GP before stopping them).
• Avoid exercise or excessive exertion for 24 hours
• Avoid excess sun exposure, solarium or sauna use for 24 hours
• Avoid using any creams, lotions or gels that contain active ingredients such as Glycolic Acid, Vitamin A or C, Salicylic Acid etc and avoid using soaps and perfumes on the area for 24 hours.