What Is Injectable Poly-L Lactic Acid?
Injectable poly-L lactic acid (
Sculptra®) is a long-lasting facial filler. Unlike other facial fillers, injectable poly-L lactic acid may actually help to stimulate the body to replace lost collagen, a protein that acts as a framework to support cells and tissues.
There are actually two injectable poly-L lactic acid products:
- Regular Sculptra -- approved for correcting facial fat loss in people with HIV
- Sculptra Aesthetic -- approved for cosmetic uses, such as treating wrinkles and facial fold lines.
There are no significant differences between the two products.
Injectable poly-L lactic acid can cause side effects. However, not everyone who receives the treatment will experience problems. Most people tolerate it quite well. If reactions do occur, in most cases, they are minor and either require no treatment or are treated easily by you or your healthcare provider. Serious side effects are less common.
Possible side effects of injectable poly-L lactic acid include but are not limited to:
- Swelling
- Tenderness
- Redness
- Pain.
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