What Questions Should I Ask Before Getting Sculptra?

asked 2 years ago by birman in United kingdom
Latest answer by Ronald Shelton, MD
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Tags: age 45-54, face, female

What are your views on Sculptra - is it a treatment you would recommend? I am fifty, ex model, who wants boost her looks again - I've been looking at Sculptra and been for a consultation. I'm told the effects last for up to 5 years (I've read up to 3) and side effects are minimal - small bumps which can be massaged out.

How do I get the facts in the UK? and what can I legally ask the consultant to give me, ie references etc.?

5 answers to What Questions Should I Ask Before Getting Sculptra?

What questions to ask about Sculptra

Sculptra is not an immediate wrinkle filler. It is a volumizer that acts as a seed. Once the mixture is injected, the liquid water and anesthetic solution eventually leave the Sculptra product in the host, and the body produces new collagen as a response to these deposits. It is not designed to be injected into superficial fine creases, nor the lips. When large volume replacement is needed, Sculptra can be more efficient than using many syringes of hyaluronic acids such as Juvederm or... more

Ronald Shelton, MD
Manhattan Dermatologist

Questions to ask before getting Sculptra

For me, after using this stimulator product, I first would ask: 1. numbers of treatment sessions, 2. % of satisfied results, 3. cost per session, 4. any guarantees? From MIAMI

Darryl J. Blinski, MD
Miami Plastic Surgeon

Ask these questions

1. How long have you been injecting Sculptra? 2. What dilution do you use (I recommend 6-8 cc to prevent nodules) 3. Do you inject deep to prevent nodules? 4. How much time do you allow for reconstitution of the product (I find 2 or more days also cuts down on nodules). I tell my patients it lasts around 2 years before the aging process requires a touch-up, but remember that it takes 2-4 sessions and at least 6 months to get the full, gradual, natural results people love. more

Mary Lupo, MD
New Orleans Dermatologist

Try finding a certified Sculptra Aesthetic injector through Sculptra's website

In the U.S. only those trained and certified are sold Sculptra Aethetic. Sculptra's website will list those that are qualified and is the best place to begin. They will have all the up-to-date material. If you really like to read, you can ask for the "package insert" that comes with all products and gives the most up to date info.

Nathan Mayl, MD
Fort Lauderdale Plastic Surgeon

Sculptra for an ex-model

This is a great question. Many patients have a difficult time understanding the Sculptra concept and process. You have probably been informed as to how it works, so I will spare you that and refer you to my website or the Sculptra website for more details. You must accept upfront that Sculptra treatments are a process. It will take you more than one treatment, and possibly even 4 or 5, depending on your aging process and response to the treatments, to reach your goal. The results are... more

Kenneth R. Francis, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

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