Sculptra Pre- & Post-Care Instructions

Before your treatment

Avoid aspirin, NSAIDs (such as ibuprofen), ginkgo biloba, garlic supplements, green tea, flax oil, cod liver oil, vitamins A and E, and essential fatty acids for up to 1 week before and after your injection. These increase your risk of bruising.
Do not drink alcohol for 24 hours before or after your treatment to avoid extra bruising.
You may take arnica tablets 2 to 3 days before your injection to lower the risk of bruising.
Do not apply potentially irritating products for 2 to 3 days before and after treatment, such as tretinoin, glycolic acid, benzoyl peroxide or hydroquinone.
Tell your provider if you have a history of cold sores so you can get advice about antiviral medicine before treatment.
Do not use Sculptra if you are pregnant or breastfeeding or are allergic to any of its ingredients. Please ask your provider any questions before treatment.

Arrive 10 minutes early to complete any consent forms or paperwork.
Come with a clean face. Please do not wear makeup, or bring a cleansing wipe to remove it before you are called back to the exam room.

Apply ice (without firm pressure) for 20 minutes, 3 times on the day of treatment.
You may take acetaminophen (Tylenol) for mild tenderness or discomfort.
Massage the treated areas 5 times a day, for 5 minutes each time, for 5 days after treatment.
You will have moderate swelling and redness, and possibly bruising. These usually go away in about 7 days. Arnica gel or arnica tablets can help reduce bruising.
Avoid extended UV exposure until redness and swelling have gone away. Apply SPF 30 or higher.
Avoid strenuous exercise for 24 hours to reduce bruising.
Avoid laser, IPL or skin-tightening treatments of the area for at least 2 to 3 weeks.
You may restart the skin care products listed above 1 week after your injection.

If you have questions or concerns about your treatment, call us at 501-817-3923. If you have a medical emergency, call 911.