“Sculptura for Cheek Hollowing (Late 40s Male)”

I had it done about 5 years ago then about a 1.5 years ago and just had it done again. The treatment 5 years ago made a huge change. I am now just touching up for the aging process. It is totally worth it. It continues to improve for about 3 months. At 6 weeks you have a pretty good idea if you need another treatment. Sculptra does have a patient assistance program which can offset the price. There is a huge scale for offsetting the price. So definitely look into it. If you have insurance, they may cover it. I had it covered once. Be sure to use a very competent doctor. I used Dr Mest in LA area. I too am 47 and had severe hollowing 5 years ago. I am totally satisfied with this product. Cost was $1460 for 2 vials. It easily last 2 years. I have just touched up as the years passed. This is the truly only volumizing product for large areas like cheeks and temples and even under the eyes. I bruised somewhat. Ensure that you massage at least 3x a day for 5 days. I get in the shower and use Oil of Olay soap and massage vigorously for 5 minutes with soap and warm water. Questions, just ask.

Even if you feel that a third treatment may be needed in order to achieve your goal why should you consider it a waste of your money? Sometimes you need a little more paint to paint the house. The result is lasting. Enjoy it.

As a physician who wants the best for his patients, I am thrilled to be able to offer my patients an alternative that will last for years. The result is not immediate.

Definitely stay the course. I had my 2nd injection session after about 9 weeks since the first session this year. I had it done previously in years past. Everyone's body acts different. This session was 3 weeks ago and my face is getting fuller everyday. I am totally satisfied with what the product can do. I look healthier now than I did years ago. Full face. Remember that insurance may cover this procedure, it has for me, or if you have limited income, the company will help pay for the product, perhaps not the dr's fee.

Good advice Joedude

Toni123 Agreed that patients with more advanced problems should not think that one treatment will be enough for them. It is always hard to know how many treatments will be needed until the patient reaches their subjective point of satisfaction. It is all in the eye of the patient. Thanks

I am almost 70 and have been using Sculptra for five years now. I have had very good results. You have to be patient. You need to space the injections three months apart as opposed to the one month most doctors recommend. In Europe, where they have been using Sculptra for ten years, they recommend three months between injections (usually each sesssion is 2 vials). The skill of the doctor makes a huge difference. I am using a plastic surgeon with years of experience. I formerly used a dermatologist but this plastic surgeon is quite a bit better. Never let some assistant inject you. The doctors are greedy and try to make even more profit by off-loading injections to a nurse. Forget it. The stuff only costs them $300 a vial and they charge $1200 or more. For that kind of profit and maybe 30 minutes work they can do the work themselves or go elsewhere. My doctor has a patient who is 75. I expect to be using the product still. Otherwise you age very fast when the effects of the filler wear off. Your whole face looks sunken suddently.

I am very young, under 25, and got Sculptra for a hollow area on my cheeks. I've had three injections Since May (it's now July). I can say th results are extremely minimal at best. I truly I hope I get more out of this as the months go on but I'm doubtful. I my opinion this was a gigantic waste of money.