Sculptra is a safe product to use and will provide long term contouring results. Prices can vary depending on location and injector, I would advise you to schedule a consultation with an expert injector.
Two vials for the initial treatment is fine. It sounds like you have some bruising from the injections which are common and will go away over the next few weeks. Hopefully a little make-up can help to minimize the appearance of the bruising.
The purpose of massaging the Sculptra is to distribute the product evenly and prevent clumping of the product that might create an irregular result or promote nodule formation. Many injectors recommend post-injection care of massaging for five days after injection, but continued gentle...