● You must massage the treated areas using the 5-5-5 rule:

● Massage areas 5 times a day for 5 minutes each time, for 5 days.

● If you had Sculptra in the neck, massage one side of the neck at a time, and massage in an upward direction.

● No straining, heavy lifting, or vigorous exercise, excessive sun or heat exposure, exposure to extreme cold, or drinking alcoholic beverages for 24 hours following treatment.

● Please wait 2 weeks before any other aesthetic treatments.

● Cold packs may be applied to areas of swelling after injections.

● Wearing makeup is not recommended for the next 24 hours.

● You may follow your normal skincare routine tonight using gentle cleansers and light washing.

● If you have a small bump that remains 4-6 weeks after your Sculptra treatment, please let us know and we will see you back in the office to resolve it.

● Avoid dental work, vaccines, surgeries, tattoos or permanent makeup for 4 weeks after your Sculptra appointment. Avoid dermal filler for 3 months.

COMMON SIDE EFFECTS AFTER SCULPTRA INCLUDE:

Swelling, bruising, tenderness or soreness, lumps, redness, and itching at the injection sites. Ice/cold packs can help improve these. Please notify us immediately for any intense areas of pain or significant bruising.