“Sculptra under eyes, chin and temples”
Sculptra: Undecided
Pain: Mild
I thought it only appropriate that I post my experience as I have appreciated the feedback I have read on from so many others.
After reading much about sculptra and visiting two different doctors in the Pasadena area I decided to try the procedure. The Dr. I went with said he has done 1000s of scuptra treatments and allowed for me to talk on the phone with a patitent of his that had the sculptra. He allowed for me to feel what the sculptra would feel like, as he had it under his eyes.
I had the treatment on my lunch hour this past Monday. From start to finish it took about 30 minutes. The shots to numb my face were the most painful, although tolerable. Initially my right eye swelled up and I couldn't open it. This turned out to be from all the fluid (both numbing solution and sculptra) and lasted less than a minute. When I first saw myself in the mirror, I thought wow. I look great. But as predicted, the bulk of the improvement was gone in a few hours (as the fluids were absorbed).
It is now day two. I see a very slight improvement but am hopeful the results will improve with time and my second treeatment. The Doctor does not want me to have my second treatment for 2 months.
I did not have any bruising or swellling at the injection sights. I re-applied my makeup and returned to the office right after my visit. Nobody noticed a thing. I did start taking Arnica a few days prior to the procedure so this may be part of the reason I had no swelling or bruising.
I will continue to keep you posted as time goes on.
Oct 28, 2009Comments and replies (9)
1 post
3 Nov 2009
Are you only getting it under your eyes? I am also thinking about getting this procedure done.
5 posts
4 Nov 2009
I went in thinking just under the eyes. But, the Dr. suggested at the temples, under eyes, cheek and on either side of my chin (to help with jowling). I am 10 days post first visit. I see a slight difference. From what I have read and been told, a slight difference after first visit is the norm. My Dr. said that he thought it would be three visits. Wants me back for the second visit at the 2 month mark. So, I will just have to wait and see.
14 posts
5 Nov 2009
I am having it done tomorrow. I'm waiting a month before I go back. I'm now thinking perhaps I should have started taking arnica tablets before.. Is the bruising very bad?
5 posts
7 Nov 2009
Sculptra is not supposed to be injected under the eyes, I am very suprised if any Dr. is injecting in this area, it is not recommended at all!!
5 posts
9 Nov 2009
Had my 2 week post sculptra visit today. Dr. was very pleased. No bumps/lumps. I did express my concern about the results being very subtle to say the least. He said that is what they want. At about the two week mark up until the 6 week mark there should be more gradual improvement. It will plateau about the two month mark and I will then schedule my second treatment. I remain optimistic. Next visit is December 7th. He will take a look at me and probably schedule my second treatment around xmas time.
5 posts
7 Nov 2009
Sculptra is not supposed to be injected under the eyes!! It can cause problems with lumps as this area is so thin.
5 posts
12 Nov 2009
Yes, I have read about the lumps. I also felt under the eyes of my Dr. who had sculptra himself in that area. There was a tiny, tiny granule feel on one of his eyes, nothing you could see and frankly could only feel if you knew what you were feeling for. I have read and confirmed with my doctor that the scupltra needs to be mixed the night before the injection. This pre-mixing helps to avoid the lumps. If your doctor offers to do sculptra at a visit, you may want to think twice as it means that it wasn't pre-mixed.