FAQ

Immediately upon injection, Radiesse helps smooth out lines and wrinkles. The natural-looking results last a year or more in many patients.

Common side effects of Radiesse or Radiesse (+) include bruising, redness, swelling, pain, and itching at the site of injection.

As the first—and original—injectable collagen stimulator containing microparticles of poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA-SCA), Sculptra helps restore facial skin structure, which may provide long-lasting skin improvement.

On average, you will have 2 to 3 treatment sessions over the course of a few months. The number of injections at each session will vary based on the treatment plan determined by you and your aesthetic professional.

Most clinical study participants saw results as soon as 1 month, with sustained results for up to 2 years. Work with your aesthetics professional on a treatment plan. Typical treatment is 3 sessions spaced at least 3 to 4 weeks apart.1-3

Massage the treated area to evenly distribute Sculptra. A good rule of thumb is 5-5-5: Massage the injected area for 5 minutes, 5 times a day, for 5 days in a row

Sculptra is used to correct shallow-to-deep wrinkles and folds on the face.1 Administered with the appropriate injection technique from a trained specialist, Sculptra is clinically approved for: Cheek wrinkles Deep folds between the nose and mouth (nasolabial folds), also called “smile lines” Lines framing the mouth (marionette lines) Chin wrinkles

If there are no complications, you may apply makeup several hours after treatment. Be sure to consult your doctor after treatment.

Sculptra is FDA-approved in the United States and has been used worldwide since 1999. Sculptra is made of a synthetic material called poly-L-lactic acid that is absorbed naturally by the body and has been used for years in dissolvable stitches. Since Sculptra does not contain any human or animal components, no allergy testing is needed prior to treatments. Side effects reported include injection site pain, redness, bruising, tenderness, itching and lumps, bleeding, and swelling. Small bumps under the skin can sometimes be noticeable when pressing on the treated area. Larger lumps, with or without inflammation, have also been reported. The types and duration of side effects may vary. If you are experiencing side effects, talk to your doctor.

Specialists who have been trained to inject Sculptra and are licensed to practice within the state may administer treatment. This can include physician assistants, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, and other trained personnel. Galderma offers an extensive training program, because we believe that proper injection technique and aftercare are crucial to optimizing patient outcomes. Training sessions are led by experienced Sculptra specialists around the country, offering a unique opportunity for dermatologists, plastic surgeons, and facial plastic surgeons to learn from their peers in a hands-on forum. The training program undergoes continuous observation and refinement to help optimize patient outcomes.