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Sculptra Results Are Barely Noticeable

  • posted 3 years ago
  • updated 3 years ago
  • Worth It
  • Cost: $800
  • Toronto, Canada

I am/was happy... thought I noticed a difference...

  • 14 Jul 2009

I am/was happy... thought I noticed a difference when I first had the sculptra injected... could be from the swelling. I did bruise, which I was not expecting to so badly. It took 2 weeks for the bruising to go away. Maybe you can suggest something to lessen this.

Hi, I had sculptra about 5-6 weeks ago but I don't really see a difference. I will be going for another fill in a week. How long does it take to see something is happening.... I know it takes time but what timeframe is realistic? Will this second fill make the difference?

Thank you
DI

Great review?

My Doctor: name not provided

I do only because I'm willing to give it more time to evolve. That's what I'm hoping for... results are mildly noticable 5-6 weeks into injection.

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Sorry, I didn't have any before pics taken.

I paid £400 per treatment, for 1 vial of sculptra.

The interval was 6 weeks, but as I had very good results, we decided to leave it for 5 months before trying a third. That will be in June.

I suspect the jaw line maybe difficult, as areas with high muscle activity result in greater chance of clumping. A decent practioner, who has done many treatments, should be able to advise what is possible. The cheeks are very suitable, if they are filled cleverly they can create a nice lift effect.

I advise a consultation with a decent practitioner, someone who explains all the pros and cons, and has been providing sculptra for a while.

Let me know how you get on, and if you have any questions.
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is that ok,if you post your photo before and after?

2-how much did you spend for your 1st injection?
if you want,you can share the photos with me to
hamidjuni@yahoo.com
3-how many month is the interval time between each injection?

i am looking ofr jaw line and cheek area.
and i am living in Toronto.so best city is Toronto for now or may be L.A in future.

thanks alot for helping
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is that ok,if you post your photo before and after?

2-how much did you spend for your 1st injection?
if you want,you can share the photos with me to
hamidjuni@yahoo.com
3-how many month is the interval time between each injection?

i am looking ofr jaw line and cheek area.
and i am living in Toronto.so best city is Toronto for now or may be L.A in future.

thanks alot for helping
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who is your doctor>may i know his site?
are you happy with result now?
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I had my second sculptra injections end of jan. The results from my first injections were very good. My cheeks filled out. The appearance is softer than radiesse. I massaged 5 - 10 times a day, as this prevents the clumping. The second injections were ok, and the results kept improving. I am going again in June for an assessment and maybe a 3rd set if needed.
I have been going to Mulberry Medical, in Northampton uk.
I hope this helps. Let me know if you have any questions.
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It depends on age/sex and skin. Young men need less my doctor told me. He suggested 1 session might be enough based on his experience. But I have booked in again in 6 weeks for a top-up just incase I need a boost.

I had been using radiese before, but found this good initially, but would clump together and was not very smooth.
I want a more natural look, and we decided to give sculptra a go.
I will post back with how I get on.

Oh and I was told to massage HARD at least 5 times a day. The more the better!
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I tell patients after 1 treatment you may not notice anything. You need two or three treatments minumum
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ok few months later, i have noticed my face looks fuller, lines seemed to of faded although still have a few lines on cheeks. This looks natural. Would have this done again.
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Hi guys, i had my first treatment 6 months ago, and left a big gap, recently had my second treatment total of two vials as my doctor suggests all i need. I noticed a little difference first time after 8 weeks, obviously i have to wait another 8 weeks to see my second treatment. I am a big baby with needles and found the experience a bit daunting, i would have it again in couple of years.
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Hi, just wanted to update from my second session...2 months now and I'm starting to see results taking effect. Hope it keeps going, my doctor doesn't think I need anymore.
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I have had 4 vials over the course of a year..every 3 months. I had no results at all after the 1st treatment...It was very gradual and my derm waited for full results 3 months later before continuing. I recommend it by only by someone who has has done many treatments.My Dr has done over 1000 and he has some patients from 5 years ago that still have their results.....so go REAL slow as it can be semi-permanent
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lmd99: Your Dr. in San Antonio? Can U give me a name? Cost?
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Hello I had Sculptra about 2 years ago or so. THe first treatment your not going to see a difference it is obsorbed by the body its not until your second tratment that you notice a difference. I had evolve and i didnt care for it. THe sculptra lasts for about 2 years. I think i did about 4 injections. so you will need about 3 to 4. hope this helps!
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Hi, thanks for the responses... just had another treatment two weeks ago and starting to see a difference. So far, so good... no regrets. I believe 3 months before I see the full results of the treatment. I do recommend sculptra but with a very experienced doctor.
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I needed a second treatment to see the difference. Results at about 3 months after first round. Treatments were 8 weeks apart.
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Regarding the bruising: I applied ice immediately after the treatment and continued to reapply for the first day. I also used Traumeel cream for inflammation.
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