Sculptra is another injectable which was originally approved by the FDA for use in HIV patients with ‘facial atrophy", the loss of fat between the skin and muscle of the face creating a gaunt look.

Sculptra has been used safely outside the United States for years for cosmetic treatment of deep volume loss or atrophy in the face. Sculptra has now become a favorite long-term filler patients seeking correction of deep lines and hollows.

Applications for use include gaunt cheeks, tear troughs, nasolabial folds, and sublabial hollows (the depression below the corners of the mouth).