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Had 2 Vials of Sculptra Injected Thus Far and Hate It

asked 1 year ago by help! in New York, NY
Latest answer by Lawrence Kass, MD
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 How I Look. How Long Will It Last?

8 answers to Had 2 Vials of Sculptra Injected Thus Far and Hate It

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Result After Two Vials

The effects of Sculptra take a minimum of 4-6 weeks to manifest.  After this time frame, results from Sculptra last about 2 years. I would advise that you discuss your situation with your Doctor and pinpoint what else, if anything is to be done.  It is not unusual to inject two vials in 1 session in my practice.
Stephen Prendiville, MD

Fort Myers Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Sculptura according to the manufacturer lasts aproximately 2 years.

Sculptura stimulates collagen and is known as a collagen stimulator.   You should notice a diminishing of the sculptura effect after about  6 months and it should continue to go away with each passing month. The only caveat is if you have gotten tiny sculptura bumps-these can take longer to go away.  Good Luck. Dr. Sikorski
Lenore Sikorski, MD

Laguna Niguel Dermatologic Surgeon
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Hate the Sculptra results?

There is no substitute for providing before and after treatment photos. It would also be helpful to learn what it is that you hate about the Sculptra results. But certainly, it is not unusual to use two vials at the time of the initial treatment. I hope that things will improve for you.
Lawrence Kass, MD

Saint Petersburg Oculoplastic Surgeon
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You hate how you look after Scuiptra?

I really can't remember anyone who said that. I wonder if you expected something more or something less noticeable. The important question is when was the treatment done because it is said to last about 2 years. I think that 2 vials is very normal for the first treatment in a person with significant volume loss. You often see this in people who " look older" than their stated age. If you "looked younger" before you got the treatment, and now you hate the way you look... more
Beverly Johnson, MD

Washington Dermatologic Surgeon

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Sculptra

Sculptra has been demonstrated to last at least 2 years. The question is how long ago was it injected and what do you not like about the result?
Marc Schneider, MD

Fort Myers Plastic Surgeon
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Sculptra lasts approximately 2 years

What Sculptra does best is stimulate your own collagen production.  How long has it been since the last injection and how many injections have you had. There is some initial swelling after the procedure which settles down after a few days. Two vials is not unreasonable for someone with a moderate amount of soft tissue loss.
Emily Altman, MD

Short Hills Dermatologic Surgeon

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Sculptra Issues

You need to ask your doctor.  Injecting 2  vials is a lot.  I would inject one vial at a time to see what happens if i had no real experience using the product.
James Apesos, MD

Dayton Plastic Surgeon
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Sculptra for facial volume

Sculptra may cause swelling which may look different from your eventual look as new collagen is produced. If it has been a while since you had the decond treatment it may take more than a year to even two years to fade. Depending on what you don't like it may be improved by injecting other fillers such as Restylane or Juvederm to make things look smooth and balanced. There is an art when injecting Sculptra and is not as simple as just injecting the Sculptra into the entire cheek or face. more
Ronald Shelton, MD

Manhattan Dermatologist

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