How long before treatment are butt Sculptra vials mixed?

Hello Cheerful994342:

New research has shown that it actually it not necessary to premix Sculptra, as we have been doing for years. It is possible to add your diluent (a sterile water) immediately before use, and shake vigorously for one minute, then add additional sterile water or saline and some lidocaine to get your final desired concentration. I have actually found that the Sculptra is LESS likely to clog the needle or cannula using this method.

Even if you have premixed the #Sculptra, it can still be used for someone else for a few days, probably even weeks.

I love using Sculptra for thin faces, aging faces with significant volume loss, and faces with fat atrophy, but also on the chest, arms, abdomen and anterior thighs for wrinkling, and the gluteal areas for a “#buttlift.”

Wishing you the best from NYC!
Sheryl Clark MD FAAD

YES! Once mixed the Sculptra must be used within days of mixing. I usually mix 24 hours to 48 hours prior to injecting. But I ALWAYS explain the process to the patients full understanding. That is called informed consent! Plus fees MUST be fully paid before mixing, with NO refunds once mixed.... You NEVER mentioned the total fees being charged, # of vials to be injected??? Maybe using a MD injector might have avoided these issues, not sure.

Hi there,

Yes the product needs to be mixed in advance. That is usually general practice and is not unreasonable. Offices do have to compensate for last minute cancelations. Perhaps they can credit your account when you do your treatment.

Best of luck!