Your Sculptra treatment
Sculptra renews the look of skin by improving the appearance of wrinkles up to 25 months between treatment1. Before you have your first treatment with Sculptra, you will always have a consultation with a healthcare professional. Think through what you want to achieve and what questions you may want to ask your healthcare practitioner. We recommend you to read through our Q&A section below to find out more about treatments with Sculptra. View Important Product Safety Information.
The first step: Find your clinic
Christoph Martschin, dermatologist, Sweden, gives his best advice on how to find a clinic and a healthcare practitioner that you can trust and be comfortable with for your treatment.
Treatment areas
Sculptra increases skin volume, helps improve skin firmness and reduces the appearance of wrinkles.
What to ask your practitioner
A clear and open conversation with your doctor is important prior to treatment. Make sure you get all the information you need to make the decision that is right for you. Talk to your doctor about treatment expectations.
Here are a few questions that we recommend you ask your healthcare practitioner:
• Is Sculptra the right product for me?
• How does Sculptra work?
• What happens during the treatment?
• How many treatments do you think I would need?
• When can I expect to see results?
• How long will the results last?
• What are the possible side effects with Sculptra?
• Are there any ingredients in Sculptra that I may be allergic to?
• Could my medical history or previous treatments affect or prevent treatment?
• Is there anything I should do before and after treatment?
• Any other question you may have.
Prior to treatment, tell your doctor about all the medications you are taking, even over-the counter products or treatments.
You will also find detailed information about treatment with Sculptra in our FAQ section below.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Who distributes Sculptra?
Sculptra is distributed by Galderma. Galderma is a pharmaceutical company with over 6,000 employees worldwide. The company specializes in dermatology and is present in more than 100 countries. To read more about Galderma visit About Galderma.
Skin insights
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