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MA360 · Patient aftercare
Sculptra aftercare Your post-treatment instructions.
Massage for 5 minutes, 5 times a day, for 5 days. Follow the simple steps below to care for your skin, track your massages and recognise when you need help.
MA360 Chatswood & Hurstville, Sydney
01 · Your first five days
Your care, step by step.
These are your MA360 instructions after Sculptra treatment. Begin your 5 × 5 × 5 massage routine today and use the checklist below.
- Massage: 5 × 5 × 5Five minutes per session, five sessions each day, for five days.
- Exercise: pause for 24 hoursWait longer if the area is still red, swollen or uncomfortable.
- Makeup & shaving: wait until healedKeep cosmetics and skincare creams off unhealed injection sites.
- Heat & sun: avoid while recoveringAvoid saunas, extreme temperatures and prolonged UV exposure until redness and swelling settle.
TodayFirst 24 hours
Start massage. Keep everything clean.
- Start your 5 × 5 × 5 routine. Wash and dry your hands before each massage.
- Apart from your scheduled massage, avoid unnecessary touching. Keep your pillowcase and anything touching the area clean.
- For mild swelling or discomfort, use a cold pack wrapped in a clean cloth for short periods. Rest it lightly on the area; never put ice directly on skin.
- Avoid strenuous exercise for 24 hours. Gentle daily activity is fine.
Days 2–5Keep the routine
Continue all five daily massages
- Complete five 5-minute sessions each day through day five. Tick them off in your tracker.
- Wait until the skin has fully healed before shaving or applying makeup or skincare creams. Do not put products on open or bleeding injection points.
- After 24 hours, return to exercise gradually once redness, swelling and discomfort have settled.
- Avoid saunas, extreme heat or cold, tanning beds and prolonged sun exposure until redness and swelling resolve. Use shade and a hat; apply sunscreen once the skin has healed.
Massage, activity, cooling and healed-skin precautions are supported by Galderma’s Australian Sculptra information. [1]
02 · Your massage instructions
5 minutes. 5 times a day. 5 days.
Spread each 5-minute session evenly across all treated areas. Space your five sessions through the day. Massage helps distribute the Sculptra suspension. [2]
How to massage
- Wash and dry your hands. Use clean fingertips or the flat of your hand.
- Set a 5-minute timer. Gently cover every treated area during the session.
- Use small circles or smooth sweeping movements. Keep pressure gentle and even. Do not pinch, use knuckles or press hard.
- Repeat five times daily for five days. For a full day, use morning, late morning, afternoon, evening and bedtime as reminders.
No tools or extra pressure. Avoid facial rollers, gua sha and massage devices. Do not try to flatten a lump with force.
One tick after each massage
Your five-day tracker
Each tick records one completed 5-minute session. Day 1 is your treatment day. Use your next scheduled session if you miss one; do not double the time or pressure.
| Day | Session 1 | Session 2 | Session 3 | Session 4 | Session 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | |||||
| Day 2 | |||||
| Day 3 | |||||
| Day 4 | |||||
| Day 5 |
Tick boxes as you go, or print this page to track your sessions on paper.
03 · Recovery & results
Watch for steady improvement.
Mild swelling, redness, bruising and tenderness can occur after injections. These should improve over the following days. Contact MA360 if symptoms worsen, spread or do not settle. [1]
Early fullness can fade
Some initial fullness comes from injected water and swelling. As these settle, your earlier facial contours may reappear before gradual changes become noticeable. [3]
Results take time
Sculptra contains poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA), which supports gradual collagen formation. Assess changes over weeks to months rather than the first few days. [3]
A new or lasting lump needs a review. Lumps can appear weeks or months later. Contact MA360 even if a lump is easier to feel than see. Do not add forceful massage or treat it yourself. [3]
04 · When to get help
Know what should not wait.
Emergency · Call 000
Vision, breathing or stroke symptoms
- Sudden blurred, double or lost vision.
- Trouble breathing, a swollen tongue or tight throat, or collapse.
- Facial droop, arm weakness, difficulty speaking, confusion or a sudden severe headache.
Call 000 for an ambulance. Stop massage. Do not drive yourself or wait for MA360 to reply. [1] [4] [5]
Call 000Urgent · Get assessed now
Unusual pain or skin colour changes
Unusual or increasing pain, skin turning white, pale, grey, blue or mottled, or new eye pain needs immediate medical assessment. Stop massage and contact MA360 immediately. If we cannot assess you straight away, go to an emergency department. Do not wait until tomorrow. [1]
Same day · Contact MA360
Worsening symptoms or a new lump
- Spreading redness, increasing warmth or swelling, discharge, fever, or worsening tenderness.
- A new, persistent, growing or tender lump, even weeks or months later.
- New hives, facial swelling, blisters or sores. Call 000 if breathing or throat symptoms develop.
Also contact us if redness, bruising, swelling or tenderness persists beyond 14 days. Do not wait 14 days if symptoms are worsening or concern you. [1]
If the clinic is unavailable, seek same-day medical care.
05 · Common questions
Quick answers.
I missed a massage. What should I do?
Continue with your next scheduled session. Keep it to five minutes and use gentle pressure. Do not double the time, press harder or stack extra sessions together. Contact MA360 if you have missed several sessions.
Is it five minutes per area or five minutes in total?
Five minutes in total per session, spread evenly across all treated areas. Repeat five times a day for five days. Return to the massage steps ↑
When can I wear makeup or shave?
Wait until the treated skin has fully healed. Keep makeup, shaving and skincare creams away from unhealed injection sites. A set number of hours alone does not mean the skin is ready. [1]
When can I exercise or use a sauna?
Avoid strenuous exercise for the first 24 hours and longer if you are still red, swollen or uncomfortable. Avoid saunas, extreme temperatures and prolonged UV exposure until redness and swelling resolve. [1]
My early fullness has reduced. Has the treatment stopped working?
Early fullness can reduce as water and swelling settle. Sculptra results develop gradually. Keep your review appointment so we can assess the changes over time. [3]
Can I massage a lump harder or book a facial?
Do not use extra pressure or devices on a lump. Contact MA360 for a review. Postpone facials, peels, laser and skin needling while the skin is healing, and contact us before arranging another treatment.
06 · Evidence & sources
Based on official product guidance.
This is MA360’s Sculptra aftercare protocol. The 5 × 5 × 5 routine is also specified in Australian Sculptra product information. The links below explain product care, recovery and warning signs.
- Galderma Australia · Sculptra patient information ↗
Australian and New Zealand patient leaflet covering aftercare, expected reactions and urgent symptoms. PDF, revised February 2024.
↑ Back to aftercare steps - Galderma Australia · Sculptra instructions for use ↗
Professional product instructions, including post-treatment massage and reassessment timing. PDF, November 2023.
↑ Back to massage instructions - US FDA · Patient guide to treatment with Sculptra ↗
Additional product information on gradual results, early fullness and delayed lumps. The daily care steps above use Australian guidance.
↑ Back to recovery & results - Healthdirect Australia · Anaphylaxis ↗
Signs of a severe allergic reaction and when to call 000.
↑ Back to urgent help - Healthdirect Australia · Stroke ↗
Recognising stroke symptoms and getting emergency help.
↑ Back to urgent help
07 · Your clinic & next steps
A question about your recovery?
Contact MA360. Tell our team when you were treated, which area was treated and what has changed.
Use the urgent-care advice above for warning signs. Online enquiries are not an emergency service.
These are your MA360 Sculptra aftercare instructions. Keep this page handy during your recovery.