“Reviews are frightening! hope sculptra works!”
Sculptra: Worth it
Cost: $1,500
Pain: Uncomfortable
Pain: Uncomfortable
Sculptra satisfaction: Very good
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Why: I saw results from someone who was treated.
I just had my treatment today. I have been thinking of this for at least a year and I decided to go ahead because I saw good results in the nurse who works for Dr. D. After reading some of the horror stories, I am praying that I made the correct decision.
I have been massaging my face thoroughly and I plan to massage the treated areas 5 times a day for 5 minutes for the next 5 days.
Jul 13, 2009Comments and replies (20)
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16 posts
14 Jul 2009
Sculptra follow up Day 1 No bruising yet; I am massaging religiously as directed; I also apply cold packs after massage. My doc gave me Traumeel to reduce pain and inflammation. I have the sub lingual and the cream.
16 posts
16 Jul 2009
Post Sculptra day 3: I am continuing with the 5, 5, 5 routine and applying Trumeel ung. and sub lingual as directed. One tiny bruise near left naso labial fold. I discussed concerns regarding lump formation and was told that this should not be a problem since I have been massaging the area as directed by the manufacturer. Discomfort at injection sites is gone.
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18 Jul 2009
Post Sculptra day 5. This is the last day of the 5-5-5 routine. As expected, my face looks no different since it is too soon. It is hard to believe that I will see results but I have faith in my doc and in the reviews.
6 posts
19 Jul 2009
Don't be disappointed if nothing happens after one treatment. It took 2 treatments for me to see results and I could use more.
5 posts
1 Aug 2009
Hi I live in London and had 1 session of Sculptra 4 months ago.I had 2 vials which were injected at various points in my face. I was only told to use an electric toothbrush (other end) over my face, i was not told the 5.5.5 rule. Anyway i did massage, but did not realise that you had to massage each injection site - 5 mins each site! I realised this on the 3/4th day when i looked on this site for information,then immediately started the massaging, i massaged 5 times a day for 5 weeks then carried on 3 times a day for another 1 month. I read so many horror stories i decided that i would not go for any more injections of sculptra. I had a fantastic response to it but a have got some lumps. at the moment you cannot see them, the worry is if they start to become visable.one side of my chin that i did not massage properly, i have got 3 small bumps, really hard granulomas also on the inside of my mouth on the nose to mouth lines, and some upper cheeks below my eyes, you cannot see yet though. be very cautious with Sculptra, it can cause many problems with lumps after the 2nd/3rd treatment. I would be interested how you are getting on.
5 posts
4 Aug 2009
Good Luck,don't think you will get lumps because it sounds like you massaged properly on the injection sites.n What are hydrafacials by the way?
16 posts
10 Aug 2009
Sculptra session number two: Pain level: 8 The nurse took pictures before and after tx. She noticed improvement and was surprised that today's tx. was only number two. The doctor and the other nurse were just as happy. I received two vials again at a cost of $1500. People have told me things like "You look great." My doc also told me that I am only in the infancy stages of results from Sculptra. I am using sublingual and ointment form of Traumeel to keep swelling down and also applying ice. My timer is set to massage every 3 hours for 5 minutes while I am awake-boring and uncomfortable but necessary. I will post tomorrow to update on any bruising. Oh, hydrafacials are microdermabrasion treatments that exfoliate the skin followed by moisturizer that is pumped into the pores. I get them every two or three months.
16 posts
11 Aug 2009
Sculptra session two, day 2 My face hurts every time I do the 5 minute massage. I have a red bruise under my left eye and a smaller one under my right. I am pretty self conscious about the bruise under my right eye.
16 posts
12 Aug 2009
Session two, day 3. My doc told me to increase Traumeel to every 2 hours to speed healing of bruise under left eye. Bruise improved when I woke up. Still applying ice. Face pain has lessened.
6 posts
8 Sep 2009
I had 3 vials ,every 3 months...At 1st I saw no results and was disappointed. But after the 2nd I definitely looked better and I am really pleased after the 3rd. It filled out my face (it is subtle)and I look much better. Going for a final touch-up next week. My dr in NYC actually waits for the results in 3 months before continuing- to prevent errors and overfilling. It takes months to see results. Never had a bump and I wasnt perfect w/ massaging either. Research carefully and get an expert