For people suffering from human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), it can be helpful to know that there are medications available to reduce the effect that HIV has on their appearance. One medical symptom of HIV is facial lipoatrophy, which is the loss of fat beneath the skin. This results in hollow eyes, indentions, and sunken cheeks and can affect the self-confidence of those diagnosed with HIV. This disorder, unique to HIV patients, is a sure giveaway for those trying to maintain their privacy by not disclosing their HIV status to every person they meet.
Fortunately, there is a drug called Sculptra available to treat this condition. Sculptra is poly-L-lactic acid that is injected into the sunken or hollow spots of the face. According to the manufacturer, sanofi-aventis U.S. LLC, “Sculptra® is a safe, synthetic, and biocompatible material that is injected below the surface of the skin in the area of fat loss. It provides a gradual and significant increase in skin thickness, improving the appearance of folds and sunken areas. No skin testing is required.” This gradual improvement in the appearance was shown to last up to two years after the first treatment.
The side effects of Sculptra (poly-L-lactic acid) are relatively minor and may include small bumps which appear under the skin. These may show up any time after treatment, but are generally not visible. Clinical research participants generally noticed them when pressing their fingers on the treated area. As with any injection, there may be some tenderness, discomfort, redness, swelling, or bruising at the injection-site.
Patients and clinics often order Sculptra online from what are commonly referred to as “Canadian pharmacies online.” Sculptra (poly-L-lactic acid) is a pricey medical device which is cheaper when purchased from an online Canada pharmacy.
Patients may buy Sculptra (poly-L-lactic acid) with a prescription from online Canadian pharmacies. Discount Sculptra (poly-L-lactic acid) is just a click away. It can be purchased for as low as $679.99 from a online Canada drugs store and even less if one is buying in bulk, as many clinics do, depending on the quantity being bought. At this cost, the patient will receive two vials of medicine.
