Sculptra Aftercare Instructions (Printable Handout)

The table shows what published sources say to expect, and where each line comes from. The editor above uses the same lines. Your own protocol, device and product come first.

The FDA-approved patient guide for Sculptra tells patients to massage the treated area for 5 minutes, 5 times per day, for 5 days after treatment. Many practices call this the 5-5-5 rule. The AAD describes poly-L-lactic acid as the one filler that requires gentle massage, for about 5 minutes several times a day for 1 to 2 weeks, and says the dermatologist will tell the patient if they need it.

The two sources do not match on duration, so the template uses the FDA labeling for the default and puts a blank right beside it for your own technique and timing. If your protocol uses a different schedule, change the line. Nothing on this page is a recommendation to deviate from the label.

The Sculptra patient guide says lumps and bumps (nodules) are a reported side effect. They can be visible or only felt under the skin, and the risk can increase if large volumes are injected at the same place or deep wrinkles at the corner of the mouth are treated. They usually go away on their own or after treatment, though surgery can sometimes be needed.

A handout that names nodules sets the right expectation and gives the patient a reason to call you instead of massaging harder on their own.

1. Add your practice name and phone number. Both print at the top and bottom of the handout.
2. Read each line. Uncheck what does not match your protocol, rewrite what needs your wording, and fill in the blanks marked "Fill in".
3. Add your own lines for products, follow-up dates or anything specific to your devices.
4. Show it to your medical director. Then print it, save it as a PDF, or copy it as plain text for your patient portal or a text message.

Your text stays in your browser. Only the practice name and phone are saved in the page address, so you can bookmark or share the link with your team.

Once the handout is final, it works best when it goes out automatically. Prospyr's digital intake and charting keep each patient's instructions with their visit, and the med spa software page shows how the rest of the practice fits around them. For related handouts, see the lip filler aftercare template and the aesthetic EMR.

• Reconstitution, dilution and volume. Those are provider decisions and the template does not address them.
• Massage technique. The template says how often and how long per the label and leaves the technique for you to describe.
• Body or non-facial treatments. Check the product's own labeling for those areas.

It is a template to review and edit with your medical director before giving it to patients. It is not medical advice, and it does not replace your provider's instructions for a specific patient.