Sculptra™ Aesthetic

Pre-Treatment Instructions 1. Avoid the use of , spirin, Advil, Motrin, , Aleve, Naprosyn, Excedrin (all OTC pain pills except Tylenol), Vitamin E, Gingko Biloba, Omega-3 fatty acids, Niacin supplements, cod liver oil, CoQ10, garlic and ginger for 1 week pre and post injection as they will increase your risk of bruising. Make sure it is ok with your primary care physician before stopping any medication or supplements. 2. Do NOT drink alcoholic beverages 48 hours before (or after) your treatment to avoid extra bruising. 3. You may take Arnica tablets up to 7 days prior to your injection to reduce the risk of bruising. These can be found at any pharmacy. 4. Do NOT apply products that are potentially irritating for 2 -3 days before and after treatment (examples / retin-a, glycolic acid, , ). 5. Inform your provider if you have a history of cold sores to receive advice on antiviral therapy prior to treatment. 6. You are not a candidate for Sculptra if you are pregnant or breastfeeding or are allergic to any of its ingredients. Please inform your provider if you have any questions about this prior to the treatment. 7. The ideal time to schedule this procedure is at LEAST 2 weeks before a big event.

Day of Treatment 1. Arrive with a clean face. Please do NOT wear makeup. 2. You may experience a mild amount of tenderness or stinging during and following injection. 3. Redness and swelling are normal. Some bruising may also be visible.

Post-Treatment Instructions 1. Massage the areas 5 times a day, for 5 minutes each time, for 5 days after treatment 2. Ice (but avoid firm pressure) for 15 minutes 3 times the day of treatment. 3. You may take Acetaminophen/Tylenol if you experience any mild tenderness/discomfort. 4. After treatment there will be moderate swelling and redness with possibility of bruising. These symptoms will resolve in about 7-10 days. You may apply or take Arnica tablets to help decrease the amount of bruising. 5. Avoid extended UV exposure until any redness/swelling has subsided. Apply SPF every two hours during the day. 6. Avoid strenuous exercise for 24 hours to reduce bruising. You may resume other normal activities/routines immediately. 7. Avoid laser, IPL, or tightening treatments of the area for at least 2 weeks. 8. Bruising can be covered with makeup. i.e. Dermablend (CVS or Macy’s) or Colorescience Corrective Palette. 9. A few days after treatment, you will look as you did before treatment. This is normal, over time, Sculptra will replace lost collagen.

95 St. Paul Street, Suite 110, Burlington, VT 05401 | (802) 861-2273 | www.barevt.com | [email protected] 1/2 Follow-Up Treatment 1. Follow up treatments should be scheduled about every 4-6 weeks. 2. Visible results may not be seen until 3 sessions have been completed. 3. Results can last more than two years.

Call the office if you experience any increasing pain that does not resolve with the help of Tylenol, ice and rest. If you experience any cherry redness with warmth to touch around any of the injection areas or a fever of over 100.3 degrees F call (802)-861-2270 or email [email protected].

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