From the Research
Effectiveness of Sculptra for Aesthetic Purposes
- Sculptra (poly-L-lactic acid) has been used successfully for the correction of nasolabial folds, mid and lower facial volume loss, jaw line laxity, and other signs of facial aging 1.
- It provides a minimally invasive, effective, and prolonged (18-24 months) facial enhancement correction with a low frequency of side effects and no need for allergy testing 1.
- Sculptra injections have virtually replaced autologous fat transfer in some practices, yielding excellent results for patients with mild to moderate midface and jowl laxity 2.
- The product creates its effect through encouraging neocollagenesis when injected, making it a stimulatory filler that can provide natural-looking results and long-lasting effects of up to 2 to 3 years 3.
Safety and Satisfaction
- Treatment-related adverse events are mostly mild in severity, with no serious events related to Sculptra injections 4, 5.
- High subject-reported satisfaction levels have been observed, with improvements in skin radiance, sagging, and firmness, as well as natural-looking results and a desire for repeat treatment 4.
- Sculptra is a very safe, biodegradable compound that has been used in a wide range of medical devices for the last 30 years, with a good safety profile proven in injectable form 5.
Clinical Considerations
- Physicians must be trained in the injection of Sculptra, as incorrect injection technique can cause device-related adverse events 5.
- New product guidelines have ensured that problems with Sculptra concentration have been countered, and tried and tested injection techniques have been shown to ameliorate device-related adverse events 5.
- Sculptra has been shown to be effective in reducing the severity of moderate/severe cheek lines and wrinkles, while improving skin quality, with durability over a 12-month study period 4.