Who is Qualified to Inject Sculptra?

This question is actually right up my alley since I am a national trainer for Sculptra. What I can tell you is that the company itself will only train core aesthetic physicians (Plastic Surgeons, Facial Plastic Surgeons, and Dermatologists). Once these physicians are trained, they are then allowed to purchase the actual product. From here, however, the physician can choose to perform the injections themselve or delegate them to a physician extender (e.g. nurse or PA) depending upon state laws.

The most important question to ask before you have any type of injection is the training and the experience of the person who will be performing the actual injections. This is critical. I can tell you from personal experience that injector skill varies widely so make sure you are comfortable before moving forward with any facial injectable.

Qualification depends on experience and the amount of injections performed. Dermatologist's, plastic surgeon's, PA'S, and RN'S are qualified to inject Sculptra.

You can start by looking for board certified plastic surgeon, ENT surgeon, and dermatologist who also received specific training for using Sculptra. Like any other treatment, Sculptra has its benefits and limitations. Make sure Sculptra is suitable to address your concerns. The qualified physician should be able to objectively help you select the best treatment options, comparing and contrasting the use of Sculptra vs. other fillers and injectables.

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Your provider should be a board certified physician, and those with the best credentials to perform such treatments are those well trained in the medicine and surgery of the skin, such as dermatologists and plastic surgeons. These doctors are already trained in the injection of fillers but all physicians are only able to order Sculptra once they are directly trained by a Sculptra expert. The FDA has approved the use of Sculptra in immunocompromised individuals but the approval for the use in healthy patients is pending. Physicians may legally use Sculptra for healthy patients as an “off-label” indication.

As with any other filler or cosmetic procedure, it is crucial to find a board-certified doctor with extensive experience. Sculptra is most efficient when maintained so you will have to work with your doctor to plan an appropriate treatment plan for you.