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Worth the Money - Happy with Results

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Updated 18 Jan 2010
Posted 18 Jan 2010
Worth It
Spent: $3,750 in Los Angeles, CA

I had my first treatment of 2 vials 10 weeks ago and a second treatment 2 weeks ago, again 2 vials. I am in SoCal and my doctor charges $750 per vial. Recently, I have had several comments about me looking so young for my age, 53. It has given me a real boost. It has lifted my eyes somewhat, having it injected above the brow and in the temples. I feel that I look at least 10 years younger than before. I have also been taking hyaluronic acid and been on a very good antioxident diet, including lots of olive oil to stimulate my skin.

I don't think I need any more for now because I expect more fluffing in the next couple months.

My sculptra was mixed 48 hours before and diluted with 7 cc's saline, this is very important to reduce the risk of bumps. It was also injected extremely deep into my muscle. If you get a properly trained doctor, you should get excellent results if you are a good candidate.



Updated on Jun 4, 2009:



Updated on Jun 9, 2009:

I had 2 treatments within the last 3 months. It was very painful and costly. At first I saw a big improvement, but the results have gone away and I am very unhappy.

I did it to increase volume in my face, but now I don't see any difference.



Updated on Jul 11, 2009:

I noticed at 8 weeks after the second treatment that it was really working. Don't give up, it takes a while to work and one treatment will not be noticable. I would do it again and I am very happy. They originally told me I would need 6 vials, but I am happy with the 4 I had. I am at 4 months now since my first treatment. If it lasts two years I will be ecstatic. So far no bumps or any problems. When I pass a mirror I see my old self.



Updated on Jan 18, 2010:

WORTH THE MONEY

Only use a doctor who has all the latest sculptra experience, since injection procedures have been updated. Your doctor must have an artistic approach to the face and inject deeply. This can be a disaster in the wrong hands.

Stick with it, one treatment will not give results. Do not get discouraged.  I had my treatments 3/09, 5/09, 8/09. It is now Jan. 2010 and I am really happy with the final result. I will do it again if these results last a couple of years.

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Comments (6)

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Yotyie (unregistered guest) 12 Aug 2009
I would like to try Sculptra but the price is too high for people like I guess I'll wait for it to go lower.
lalao (3 posts) 6 Dec 2009

Nancy how are you doing know? Are you still happy with the results? I would like to have it done.

Tuesday molly (8 posts) 18 Jan 2010
It has worked really well. Last treatment was 8/09, but only 1 vial instead of two. I ended up spending $3750 and it was well worth it, in fact my face is almost too chubby, but thats OK!
Darryl J. Blinski, MD (5,456 posts) 18 Jan 2010
Great posting. Most need 3 to 4 sessions of 2 vials each. Fee range from $600 to $1000 per vial. So if you have 2 vials every 3 to 4 weeks for 4 sessions ($750 x 2 = $1500/session x 4 sessions = $6,000, over 4 months). Vs a mini facelift for same fee healed in 10 days. It is a choice that the patient must make. But remember the sculptra does not always give good results. 50% failure rates can occur. Very hard choice, 'when it works, it works well'. Regards from MIAMI
Laura81655 (2 posts) 13 Mar 2010
How are you doing with your Sculptra treatments now? I have had two treatments now 4 weeks apart. The office staff took photos before and after. After the first injection I could see the results! In fact, the Doctor wants to put my photos on her web-site because they are pleased with the results. BUT, after the second injection I had a really BAD skin reaction! Red, itchy bumpy skin. It has calmed down now but it took three weeks. I don't think I can have it done again because of this.
Tuesday molly (8 posts) 14 Mar 2010
Its been 7 months since my last treatment and the area still seems to be expanding. I am still very pleased with it overall. I have no side effects.

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