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Reviews Are Frightening! Hope Sculptra Works!

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I just had my treatment today. I have been...

webgal318July 14, 2009
WORTH IT$1,500

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.

webgal318's provider

Valerie G. Davis, MD

Board Certified Dermatologist

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webgal318
July 14, 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.
webgal318
July 16, 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.
mary mary
October 13, 2009
please can you tell me what the 5,5,5 routine is as have also had sculptra my first treatment last Thursday 8th October so am now post 5 days almost.
(unregistered guest)
July 18, 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.
Tuesday molly
July 19, 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.
Randall651
July 18, 2012
Good advice. Often people need several treatments. Many doctors suggest two or three treatments a month apart. The French do it three months apart. Sculptra works well but you can't see the results right away so most patients prefer instant gratification with products like Restylane. Sculptra lasts longer however, so it might end up less expensive. You really need a well trained doctor. Sculptra is difficult to inject. Do NOT settle for a nurse, a spa worker, or anyone not Board Certified in Dermatology. Beware of Osteopathic physicians who have no real Board Certifications. It is not illegal for someone with a General Practice degree to perform Dermatology or even Plastic Surgery. There are several Osteopathic doctors here in Florida with no specialized training and who are NOT Board certified by any recognized group. You have to wonder if they are hustlers who could not get into a regular medical school, nor could they get a residency in Dermatology, but who want to cash in on a lucrative business.
blighty50
August 1, 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.
webgal318
August 3, 2009
I am now 3 weeks post treatment. In addition to Sculptra, I receive hydrafacials. My next hydrafacial is in a few days and my next Sculptra treatment is August 11. I will keep you posted.
UPDATED FROM webgal318

Sculptra was a waste of my money

webgal318December 28, 2016
After trying to convince myself that Sculptra was the answer to a more youthful look, I finally gave up and ended up changing doctors. In retrospect, I must say that I wasted thousands of dollars. The hard lump that developed took about a year to go away. Two years after giving up on sculptra I had a consult with a plastic surgeon and I had laser surgery and a mini lift done. The laser was intense and the down time was about 2 weeks. The procedure took 10 years away and was definitely worth it. I am on a daily regime of using exfoliating wash and cream. I also have a Silk Peel every 5 weeks and Botox 3 times a year. I am now looking into having Volbella but I have not decided.

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