Sculptra: Stories

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.

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.

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.

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.