What is Sculptra used to treat?

Sculptra is an injectable filler able to restore volume and correct the signs of facial fat loss. Sculptra is made of poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA), a synthetic material that is biocompatible and biodegradable. Sculptra is injected beneath the skin's surface, resulting in a gradual and significant increase in skin... more

Sculptra was initially approved years ago for use in patients with severe lipoatrophy (depletion of the fat) in the face for patients with HIV.  Through "off-label" use and studies done by Sanofi-Aventis, the drug was approved by the FDA this summer for it's "cosmetic"... more

Until last week, Sculptra was only approved for HIV lipoatrophy (facial fat wasting).  Now it's available for regular aging but its chief application is in the cheeks.  I've learned a lot of nuances about dilution, dosing, patient selection and zones to avoid, during the last 4 years.  I... more

Sculptra is used much more for cosmetic reasons than for HIV and will likely soon gain FDA approval for cosmetic use. Sculptra has been used with such great success that it is often called the "Liquid Face Lift". This non-invasive treatment corrects the deepest of creases and wrinkles with... more

Sculptra® is approved by the FDA for restoration and/or correction of the signs of facial fat loss (lipoatrophy) in people with human immunodeficiency virus. It is used "off label" in non-HIV patients. It is my preferred filler for patients like, as you describe, have lost fat in their face and... more