Facial fat loss, or lipoatrophy, is the loss of fat beneath the skin, which can result in sunken cheeks, indentations, and hollow eyes. Sculptra™ is a safe, synthetic, and biocompatible material that is injected below the surface of the skin in the area of fat loss. It provides a gradual and significant increase in skin thickness, improving the appearance of folds and sunken areas. No skin testing is required.

Sculptra™ is composed of poly-L-lactic acid, a synthetic material. Sculptra™ is not made from human or animal sources and does not require a skin test. Sculptra™ is a biocompatible (does not harm the body), biodegradable (able to be broken down by the body) material that has been widely used for many years in surgical products.

The effects of Sculptra™ are long lasting. In a clinical study, effects lasted for up to two years after the first treatment session in most patients. The results from Sculptra™ are not immediate; Sculptra™ provides a gradual increase in skin thickness. Dr. Clymer will usually suggests he sees you again a few weeks after the first session to decide if additional injections are needed. Touch-up treatments may be needed to maintain the desired effect.

People with mild lipoatrophy will require fewer treatments than those with severe lipoatrophy.

* This information is given solely for the purpose of education and information. This is not a formal medical opinion. In order to render a medical opinion regarding your question or questions, an appointment with the doctor is necessary.

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