What is the Recovery Time from Sculptra?

Shely, There is no actual recovery as you will not feel weak, be in pain or feel sick after this procedure. Maybe a little numb in the face  like after the dentist. You might have a little "down" time as you can bruise so don't do it the day before a wedding. You can minimize chances of bruising if you avoid supplements that contribute to this like ginko , garlic, ginseg, fish oil and aspirin like producys. Of course prescrition blood thinners as well. 

Sculptra is similar to most other injectables and seldom has any actual recovery time. You can easily go about your daily routine immediately after the treatment.  The only potential negative response is sometimes minor swelling or some scattered bruising. When bruising occurs, you might find you need some type of camouflage. Generally, most patients have very little bruising unless they were taking certain supplements or pain relievers within 10-14 days of treatment.

The bigger culprit in bruising is the patient's innocent use of over the counter supplements like Vitamin E, Fish Oil, St. John's Wort, aspirin, ibuprofen - all which are heart healthy, but make bruising far more likely to occur. The avoidance list is more inclusive than these noted, so checking beforehand is a good idea. We encourage all patients coming in for injections to refrain from these and other specific supplements or medications 10 to 14 days prior to their appointment. Check with your doctor to get a comprehensive avoidance list.

**Of course if you take prescription blood thinners, you should check with your prescribing physician before any discontinuance of medication and be certain your cosmetic physician is well aware of all prescription medications you may be taking.

Sculptra is a "volumizing agent" injected in a sterile water suspension. Mild swelling may be present for a day or two until it dissipates. The actual collagen volume production occurs in the month after the injection and is gradual in onset.  The recommended treatment dose per session is up to two vials per session. In my experience, the most noticeable benefit occurs after the second session (total of four vials), so patience is required when having Sculptra.  The majority of the initial treatment involves relatively deep injection along the skeletal framework of the face, so bruising can occur but is still relatively rare (assuming the patient has stopped aspirin, ibuprofen, fish oil, vitamin E, and herbal supplements).

In summation, Sculptra recovery is fairly rapid, but Sculptra results are relatively slower to unfold, requiring patience and understanding of the process.