Alias Name
Sculptra , 3D Sculptra Filler, 3D Sculptra Injection

Procedure Detail
Injectable poly-l-lactic acid is used to create structure, framework, and volume to the face. PLLA is known as a bio-stimulatory dermal filler, this means it stimulates your own skin to produce new collagen. Over time your skin breaks down PLLA into water and carbon dioxide. The effects of PLLA appear gradually over a few months, producing natural results.

Features
It’s a great filler with multiple effects such as filling, firming, lifting and rejuvenation.

Benefits
Age reduction, facial rejuvenation, wrinkle removal, facial fine lines, anti-aging

Recommended
Sunken temples, receding chin, dynamic lines, flat nose, thin lips, sunken midface, dull skin tone

Suitable Candidate
Those who want long lasting effect and skin firming; those who wish to achieve long lasting facial firmness through non-surgical treatment.

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Pros
Safe, no body rejection, can catabolize itself in the body; nutrient cells penetrate deep into the skin, can activate fibroblast growth and regeneration to achieve the effect of youthfulness; good result overall as a dermal filler; it can last longer, generally for 1-3 years.

Cons
At present, PLLA has been approved for use in Hong Kong and Taiwan, and some brands in the mainland have obtained the approval of the NFDA for aesthetic use. It still needs to be used with caution; 2-4 injections are required, and the effect can be maintained 2- 3 years; like any injections, there might be side effect after injection, such as redness, swelling, and pain.

Unsuitable Candidate
Menstrual period, pregnant women and Lactating; skin disease and inflammation; persons under 18 years of age; those using anticoagulant drugs; patients with allergies to albumin or drugs and allergies;

Scar
No

Treatment Time
20-30min

Anesthesia Method
Not needed / numbing agent

Treatment Course
Maximum 3-6 injections in 1 course of treatment with interval of 4-6 weeks

Procedures Technique
Injection

Sustainability
1-3 years

Recovery Period
4-7days

Qualification
Practicing physician in medical aesthetics or board-certified plastic surgeon

Pain Scale
Mild

Before the Procedure

1. No makeup on the day of injection, and women should avoid menstrual period

2. Stop taking anticoagulant drugs and aspirin before injection;

3.  Check physical health, make sure no serious organ disease, no blood clotting disease, no diabetes, immune disease and neuromotor dysfunction;

4. There is no local infection at the treatment site.

0 days to 3 days Redness and swelling period
Recovery tips:
applying ice packs within 24 hours after injection can effectively reduce pain, redness and swelling.

Aftercare methods:

1. Avoid touching the injection area within 12 hours after injection;

3. Keep the injection site clean and dry, do not take hot shower, and do not do vigorous exercise
4. Do not squeeze and press after injection, and avoid frequent facial muscle movements. To maintain a uniform distribution of the filling at the injection site.

4 to 7 days of swelling
Recovery tips:
 within 5 days after injection, Give the injected area 5 minutes of gentle massage , 5 times a day. It can assist the filler to distribute more evenly, it also help to accelerate the proliferation of collagen, make the treatment effect more natural.

Caring methods:

1. Avoid using irritating and exfoliating products, and avoid exposure to the sun or ultraviolet light;

2. After injection, there will be some slight bleeding, pain, local redness and swelling, blood stasis, and slight swelling at the injection point, normally It can be recovered in about 2-6 days

3. Avoid sunlight exposure within 10 days of injection.

8 to 30 days Stable effect
Recovery tips:
2 weeks after injection, collagen begins to increase, and the effect will gradually appear.

Caring methods:

1. During the treatment, eat less spicy food

2. If you have any discomfort, please go to the hospital for follow-up consultation in time.

Reminder
The above postoperative care is for reference only. Due to individual differences and different surgical procedures, the recovery cycle, suture removal time and aftercare methods will be different. The specific plan is to follow the doctor’s advice.