Pre and Post Care
Pre Treatment:
Avoid any aspirin, blood thinners, fish oil, heavy alcohol, or any supplement that may thin your blood. This may increase your risk of bruising and discoloration following treatment. You may reduce your risk of bruising by taking oral ARNICA pills 4-5 days before treatment, and then 4-5 days after treatment.
Pre-Treatment Care
- Avoid Blood Thinners: It is recommended to avoid aspirin, NSAIDs, fish oil, heavy alcohol, and other supplements that may thin the blood for up to a week before the treatment to reduce the risk of bruising[1][2].
- Arnica: Taking Arnica pills 2-3 days before treatment can help reduce bruising, though your summary suggests starting 4-5 days before[1][2].
- Avoid Irritating Products: Avoid using potentially irritating skin products, such as tretinoin or glycolic acid, for 2-3 days before treatment[1][2].
- Alcohol: Avoid alcohol consumption 24 hours before treatment to minimize bruising risk[1][2].
Post-Treatment Care
- 5-5-5 Massage Rule: Massaging the treated areas for 5 minutes, 5 times a day, for 5 days post-treatment is crucial to ensure even distribution of the product and to minimize the risk of nodules[3][4].
- Physical Activity: It is recommended to avoid strenuous exercise for at least 24 hours post-treatment to reduce bruising and swelling[1][2][5].
- Blood Thinners: Continue to avoid blood-thinning medications and supplements for 24-48 hours post-treatment to minimize bruising[1][2].
- Follow-Up Appointments: Follow-up appointments are typically scheduled 4-6 weeks post-treatment to evaluate results and determine if additional sessions are needed[6][7].
- Sun Protection: Avoid extended UV exposure and apply sunscreen until redness and swelling have subsided[5][7].
- Ice Application: Applying ice packs gently can help reduce swelling and discomfort[5].
Citations:
[1] https://www.onaskin.com/resources/sculptra-instructions/
[2] https://cunninghamclinic.com/colibriwp/instructions/pre-and-post-care-instructions-for-sculptra
[3] https://houseofaestheticsmedspa.com/faqs/sculptra-aftercare-instructions/
[4] https://arabellaboutiquemedspa.com/your-ultimate-guide-to-sculptra-what-to-expect-before-during-and-after-treatment/
[5] https://newimageworks.com/sculptra-post-treatment-instructions/
[6] https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/cdrh_docs/pdf3/p030050s002c.pdf
[7] https://www.galderma.com/au/sites/default/files/Sculptra%20IFU_Aug21.pdf