Sculptra™ (also known in Europe as New-Fill) was approved by the FDA in 2004 to treat facial fat
loss (lipoatrophy) in people with HIV and has
been clinically proven to be an effective, well-tolerated
and long-lasting treatment for the signs of
this condition. It is the only filler on the market that is a "volumizing" agent designed to add volume and contour to the face and has been used around the world for many years as a cosmetic filler.
SCULPTRA™was approved by the FDA for aesthetic use in July, 2009, and is now called Sculptra®Aesthetic.
Dr. Eviatar has years of experience with this product and is the top injectoror in New York City. He is a physician trainer for DERMIK Laboratories, the manufacturer of the product, and travels extensively to train other physicians in how to best use this product for cosmetic purposes. He is also a member of the company's prestigious National Education Faculty.
Sculptra®Aesthetic is a synthetic
injectable material known as “poly-L-lactic
acid”. Poly-L-lactic acid is biocompatible
(a material that does not harm the body) and
biodegradable (able to be broken down by the
body). Poly-L-lactic acid has been widely used
for many years in dissolvable stitches, soft
tissue implants and other types of implants.
Sculptra®Aesthetic is injected
below the surface of the skin in the area of
fat loss and provides a gradual increase in
skin thickness. Visible results appear within
the first few treatment sessions. Treatment sessions are spread out at monthly intervals to allow a gradual and natural looking correction. The product
will not correct the underlying cause of the
facial fat loss but will help improve the appearance
by increasing skin thickness in the treated
area.
No skin testing is required prior to use.
No. The day of your treatment it may appear
that Sculptra®Aesthetic worked
immediately because of swelling from the injections
and the water used to dilute the product. In
a few days, when the swelling goes down, and
the water is absorbed by your body, you may
look as you did before your treatment. SCULPTRA™
takes several weeks to gradually correct the
depression in your skin and add volume to the face and temples. It can also be used to lift areas of the face as in a face lift, lift areas over the brow and reduce lines and depressions around the mouth and hands. Dr. Eviatar will suggest the areas that he feels might benefit from Sculptra®Aesthetic injections in your face. After the treatment he will see you again in a month to decide if you
need more Sculptra®Aesthetic injections.
Dr. Eviatar will decide the appropriate number
of treatment sessions and the amount of Sculptra®Aesthetic you will need at each session. Most patients require 2-4 treatment sessions. Patients with severe fat loss often require more treatments.
Treatment results will differ for each person.
In a clinical study the treatment results lasted
for up to 2 years in most patients with facial wasting and longer in cosmetic applications. Touch-up
treatments may be needed to maintain the desired
effect.
Dermik offers a patient assistance program for patients with HIV-related lipoatrophy who may benefit from Sculptra®Aesthetic. Through this program patients receive product at a reduced fee. Contact our cosmetic counselors for more information about this program.
TO LEARN MORE ABOUT SCULPTRA®AESTHETIC AND DR. EVIATAR'S EXPERTISE WITH THIS PRODUCT
VISIT WWW.SCULPTRA-DOCTOR.COM
