Sculptra and Blood Thinners?

Thank you for your question. Plavix will increase your risk of bruising when injected, but duration should be close to the same time.. I hope this helps.

An agent that diminishes the platelets' ability to clot, like Plavix, will have no effect on the aesthetic results of Sculptra.  However, Plavix will increase the possibility of and duration of bruising after treament.

Blood thinners will not lessen the positive effects of Sculptra, but may increase the likelihood of bruising taking place. If possible, I would recommend avoiding blood thinners 2 weeks prior to and 2 weeks following a Sculptra treatment.

In addition to blood thinners, the following things may also thin the blood, and it is important to avoid them as you may further exacerbate the issue:

1) Ibuprofen
2) NSAIDS
3) Vitamin E
4) Fish oil

A little bit of ice before and after any injections can help reduce the chances of bruising occurring and minimize the appearance if bruising does take place. I hope this helps, and good luck with your treatment.

Blood thinners do not diminish the effect of Sculptra or any filler. Blood thinners can cause one to bruise more easily. If you bruise easily, ask your doctor if it is safe for you to stop the blood thinner for 1-2 weeks before treatment.

To keep the blood flowing freely through your coronary arteries, Plavix will inhibit platelet function and prevent them from clotting together.  While this won't negatively affect the action of Sculptra, it will increase the risk of bruising with Sculptra (or any) injections.  

Plavix, aspirin, and/or Coumadin should not have any effect on Sculptra.  These medications (blood thinners) however should be avoided prior to treatment to minimize bruising.  

Blood thinners such as Plavix, Coumadin or aspirin will not impact the effectiveness of Sculptra. However, they are to be avoided if permitted by the prescribing doctor to minimize bruising. As it is, we minimize bruising with our Sculptra injection sessions by mixing Sculptra with lidocaine with epinephrine (which is a potent vasoconstrictor), ice prior to Sculptra injection, and make available post-op anti-inflammatory yellow light LED phototherapy and VBeam pulse dye laser as needed to speed up resolution of bruising.

Plavix and other blood thinners will not interfere with Sculptra or other facial filler treatments. They should still have the same beneficial effects. The problem with undergoing filler treatments while on a blood thinner is the risk of severe bruising or potentially a hematoma (collection of blood underneath the skin). I hope this information is helpful.Stephen Weber MD, FACS

but it's a good idea not to take the blood thinners when you're injected with the product due to the increased likelihood of bleeding and bruising... realizing that some cardiologists don't want their patients to discontinue blood thinners for cosmetic treatments, it might be wise to piggy-back therapy when you'll be off the drugs for dental work or some other medical procedure

Blood thinners such as Plavix, Coumadin, etc., should not adversely effect the Sculptra results.   Patients on blood thinners will likely have more bruising.