Sculptra Approval History

• FDA approved: Yes (First approved August 3rd, 2004)
• Brand name: Sculptra
• Generic name: injectable poly-L-lactic acid
• Company: Sanofi-aventis U.S.
• Treatment for: Facial Lipoatrophy; Facial Wrinkles

Sculptra (injectable poly-L-lactic acid) is a dermal filler indicated for the restoration and/or correction of the signs of facial fat loss (lipoatrophy) in people with human immunodeficiency virus. Sculptra Aesthetic is indicated for the correction of shallow to deep nasolabial fold (smile lines) contour deficiencies and other facial wrinkles in healthy patients.

FDA Approval History for Sculptra

Date	Article
Jul 29, 2009	FDA Approves Sculptra Aesthetic, a Facial Injectable for Correction of Nasolabial Folds and Other Facial Wrinkles
Aug  3, 2004	Sculptra Dermik Laboratories - Treatment for Facial Lipoatrophy in HIV Patients
Mar 26, 2004	Sculptra From Dermik Laboratories Receives Recommendation For Approval With Conditions From FDA Advisory Panel
Feb  6, 2004	Aventis' Dermik Laboratories Announces FDA Acceptance of Filing For Sculptra to Treat Facial Lipoatrophy

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Sculptra (injectable poly-L-lactic acid) Consumer Information

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