Below are several categories of frequently asked questions that will help you get
the answers you need to determine if Sculptra® Aesthetic is right for you.
Safety and side effects of Sculptra Aesthetic
In this section:
Is Sculptra Aesthetic safe?
What are the possible side effects of treatment with Sculptra Aesthetic?
Who should not use Sculptra Aesthetic?
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Is Sculptra Aesthetic safe?
Sculptra Aesthetic is FDA approved in the United States and has been used worldwide
since 1999. Please see Important Safety Information below.
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What are the possible side effects of treatment with Sculptra Aesthetic?
Side effects of Sculptra Aesthetic may include injection site pain, redness, bruising,
bleeding, itching, or swelling. Other side effects may include small bumps under
the skin that are sometimes noticeable when pressing on the treated area. Larger
lumps, with or without inflammation, have also been reported. Other side effects
may include the delayed development of non-visible, small bumps under the skin sometimes
noticeable when pressing on the treated area.
Learn more about safety information.
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Who should not use Sculptra Aesthetic?
You should not use Sculptra Aesthetic if you are allergic to any of its ingredients.
You should not be treated when you have an active skin infection or inflammation
in the treatment area or if you have a history or susceptibility to keloid formation
or hypertrophic scarring. Sculptra Aesthetic and Sculptra are products that are
intended for use in different populations and conditions of use.
You may also want to know:
HOW DOES Sculptra Aesthetic Work?
