PLIANSTY Poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA) Filler

PLIANSTY is an injectable implant containing microparticles of poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA), non-pyrogenic mannitol, sodium carboxymethyl cellulose. The FDA has approved PLLA since 2004 to treat lipoatrophy (thinning of the fat pads on the face) associated with the HIV virus. PLLA is known as a bio-stimulatory dermal filler, which means it stimulates your own skin to produce new collagen. Over time your skin breaks down PLLA into water and carbon dioxide. The effects of PLLA appear gradually over a few months, producing natural results.

PLIANSTY is indicated for the correction of shallow to deep nasolabial fold contour deficiencies and other facial wrinkles for use in immune-competent subjects. The treatment is ideal for consumers 30+ who are concerned with skin aging, and dermal deficiencies, such as the cheeks, temples, nasolabial, and marionette lines.

Is injectable poly-l-lactic acid painful?
Topical numbing agents or anesthetic injections are sometimes applied to ease discomfort. Also, lidocaine is commonly added to PLLA for improved patient comfort. Before and following treatment, ice may be given to ease discomfort and swelling. Patients are encourage to massage the treatment areas for the first 5 days, 5 times a day, for 5 minutes each. We call this the 5-5-5 rule.

Who is not a candidate for poly-l-lactic acid?
PLLA is not recommended for patients who have:

    Current oral herpes or a similar infection
    Uncontrolled diabetes
    Blood-clotting problems
    Lupus or other connective tissue disorders
    Allergy to any components of Sculptra Aesthetic
    Patients whom are pregnant or breast-feeding

Where is injectable poly-l-lactic acid not appropriate?
    Lips augmentation
    Close to the eyes
    Fine lines around the mouth