When should I start seeing results from Sculptra?

I had 3 sessions of Sculptra done over the space of 3 months, with 2 vials used each time. I don't really see a significant difference, and no one seems to notice any change as well. Could I just be responding very slowly to it, or it's possible that it won't work on me? When should I expect to see some noticeable results?

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A: Sculptra

Steven Wallach, MD

The protocol of treatments that you have had sounds reasonable. Sometimes it requires a fourth or even a fitfh treatment. But, the reaction to the Sculptra takes several months to really evaluate.  Give it some more time before you jump to do anything else.

A: It is a process

Kenneth R. Francis, MD

Clare, It sounds as if you have been appropriately treated with 3 sessions of 2 vials each over a 3 month time period.  This is a typical schedule for injection.  With this sequence you should start seeing some improvement in your appearance and increasing volume and thickening of your skin. ... more

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Michelle P
91 posts
20 Dec 2008

Dear Dr. Francis, My results were so subtle only the b.c.p.s. who injected could see them. Some sort of x-ray vision he had. I know you believe in PLA and so far you probably haven't had any problems. I hope for you, your patient's don't experience them. It is the worst. Trust me on this.

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