“Reviews Are Frightening! Hope Sculptra Works!”

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.

Don't be disappointed if nothing happens after one treatment. It took 2 treatments for me to see results and I could use more.

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.

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?

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

I already posted this on another tread but here it goes the lumps will vanish in around 1 and half to 2 and half here they suddenly vanish. The problem with sculptra is not the product but the skills of the doctor and the follow up massage. Keep mind this product was developed for HIV+ individuals with brutal facial wasting not as a beauty product.

This is my 2nd round of Sculptra- last was April. I go to a very high end cosmetic dermatologist in NYC who is masterful with the needle. 4 syringes used. My face is tender and as always have some bruising but the results are cumulative. Never told to massage as the nurse does quite a good job after the injections. Never had any lumps. The bruises will be gone in a wk. Next time Ill use Arnica pills to reduce the bruising. I get black and blue easily. The injections were tolerble and I never use any topical pain cream. Sculptra I believe is the most expensive of all available. Results are collagen production not so much as an instant Restalyne filler type. Sculptra is a layering process to increase volume by collagen and it works as a liquid facelift. I love it. I am 56 and its all I use- people say I look beyond terrific. I dont spend too much time looking in the mirror but when I do glance I see the same "me" Ive seen for years. In excellent hands this product is a miracle worker. Choose ur physician carefully as this is an art form...

Sculptra takes a while to happen. In fact adverse events are reported over one year after injection and as long as over 4 years. If you are able to look at this product you will find that lumps are considered "common" because they occur in over 15% of test subjects. Sculptra is a very risky product. It is very destructive to immune systems. I have so many systemic and local conditions 2 years post injections. Experts (?) are you kidding me. Experts do not use this product. Experts know what it is and that it is a crap shoot. Sanofi Aventis has information showing that the product persists long after 2 years. Why do non-experts still call it bioabsorbable and immunologically inert? Read the article "Filler Follies". That is about as much of nutshell summary as you can get for people who want to bother knowing the actual truth. The immune system is a complex system with triggers setting off a cascading immune response. This product is not the low risk fountain of youth described in the product promotional literature.

I had my first sculptra fill yesterday. My cheeks are a little sore when I massage. But have been told to massage hard for 5mins 5times a day, for at least 5 days. The more the better as it helps stimulate the skin also.
I used to use radiese, and I want a more natural fill so went for radiesse this time.
I will post again, I have another fill booked in 6 weeks.