Poly-L-lactic acid

Sculptra^®’s main ingredient is poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA), which is injected into the deep dermis or subcutaneous tissue layer and can immediately produce a temporary filling effect. A few days later, when the water is absorbed by the body, it temporarily returns to the skin condition before the injection. Injectable poly-l-lactic acid is used to create structure, framework, and volume to the face. PLLA is known as a bio-stimulatory dermal filler, this means it stimulates your own skin to produce new collagen. Finally, PLLA will gradually break down and be absorbed by the body naturally.

Indications

• Facial sculpting that increases facial skin elasticity, with more natural, gradual and lasting effects.
• Cheeks, temples and other sunken parts of the face.
• Smile lines, marionette lines, smoothing jaw lines and other deep and shallow lines.
• Flabby and inelastic facial skin.

Contraindications

• Women who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, and who are breastfeeding.
• For those who are taking aspirin or anticoagulants, it is recommended that PLLA be administered three days after discontinuance to avoid serious bruising. (Note: Special physical condition or illness may have different risks. Please be sure to tell your doctor about your complete condition.)
• Have a history of keloid formation or hypertrophic scarring.
• Under 18 years of age.

(Note: Special physical condition or illness may have different risks. Please be sure to tell your doctor about your complete condition.)

Notes after surgery

• Avoid contact with the injection area within 24 hours, during which time you can gently clean it with water and soap.
• After treatment, there will be temporary redness and swelling on the skin. Applying an ice compress within 24 hours can help ease swelling and bruising.
• Within 3 days after treatment, avoid using irritating drugs (e.g. retinoic acid and AHA) and exfoliating products, and do not stay in high temperature places (e.g. sauna, beside an oven, hot spring).
• Delayed nodules may occur at the injection site, as well as local lumps, nodules, papules and granuloma.

Treatment interval

• Each person's skin structure, lifestyle, age, and satisfaction may affect the injection results indirectly or directly.
• It is advised to receive multiple treatments, usually about 2~3 times, with each course interval of 4~6 weeks to achieve therapeutic effect.