15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
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My face is a sinker and as I got into my 40s I got gaunt-ish and skeletal looking as my facial fat decreased. I thought maybe I needed thermage to get more collagen buildup in my skin. But my derm told me that I didn't have the right amount of fat to get the benefits of thermage.
She convinced me to get Sculptra to give my cheeks and cheek bones a better contour--this took some convincing since i was worried about having something in my body for a long time (she said nearly 2 years). The fact sculptra is not animal based made me feel better.
The sculptra injection was quite uncomfortable, burning sensation and left me pretty bruised looking for 4 days. She was careful to massage the injection material to make sure it was spread evenly (fanned I think is the term).
I too massaged my face afterwards even though it was tender! The worst part was that I had to go back for a 2nd injection about 2 wks later. This time I was ready for the pain...not so bad.
After a month or so I did really notice my cheeks getting back a more rounded look and my skin got smoother to the point my makeup concealed the fine lines. Its now been 6 months since the last injection and I can't say I'm 10 years younger looking but I feel great about the way i do look.
Sculptra reviews by RealSelf.com users
Avg cost $2,485
58% say Sculptra was worth it
42% say Sculptra was not worth it
4/19/07
I had Scuptra done last August and my 3rd and last trearments in late December of 2006, I found with each round it hurt more & more, I had the numbing cream put on last time with ice and I still could barely bare it but it is over in 20 minutes or so and the price we pay to look good right? Anyway I paid a little over 3k for the series and had botox with it the 1st time. I like the results and peopld tell me how young I look for 50 all the time so I may do it again when the time comes. The botox was ok too but only lasted about 2 months, that I paid 300 dollars for. I would rccomend Sculptra if you have the money to sapre and if you can take some pain for 20 minutes at a pop....lol Good luck to all us vain people*
5/11/07
So far I have heard good things about Sculptra. It builds up the foundation under the sagging skin and also stimulates collagen. But maybe the best thing is it's temporary, let's us do somethinge to postpone the scalpel that is permanent, until something better comes along in two years (when the sculptra has worn off).
1/13/08
Well, it was a year December since my last Sculptra injections and sorry to say it has pretty much worn off already so as far as 2 years, I don't thinks so, to bad because I really liked the results for about 9 months or a bit more, for paying over 3,300 in all I am a little bit dissapointed to be honest......hey maybe it is just me??
1/13/08
Its me, JoJo and I have to say now that it is a year and a half since my 1st treatment of Sculptra the results are pretty much all gone, I am dissapointed I must admit but hey maybe it is just me?? Everbody has different results so don't lose hope* Just wish I had not spent os much hard earned money on it*
8/15/08
What about down time - how did you look the day following the injections? Could you go to work?
9/13/08
Just had Botox & Juverderm last month, I like the results of my lips and the nasolfolds are pretty ok too, the botox results are better then my last treatment. I don't think I will ever get the Sculptra again, it only lasted a year & I have 2 lumps for life, the one under my eye is small but I feel it, the one by corner of my mouth is bigger & noticeable, makes the corner droop more.
I went to the cheif of plastic surgery @ a very reputable hospital here in NJ so you just never know even with a good doctor. I am sticking with the temp fillers 4 now, maybe will have something more (like facelift) in the future if I start saving my pennies now....lol
oh the price we pay for vanity*
11/2/08
About two and a half years ago, I had 2 vials of Sculptra injected in each of three sessions about six weeks apart. I did not find it that painful but there was considerable bruising (and a black eye) the very first time. The results do not begin to show for at least six weeks to two months. I would say the results lasted maybe 18 - 20 months but lessened as time went by. However, I was very pleased with the results and I am in my mid 60s. Recently I went to a different doctor (a plastic surgeon instead of a dermatologist) and he used a combination of 1 vial of Juvederm and 3 vials of Sculptra. Of course I saw results from the Juvederm right away and after two months the Sculptra is starting to be visible. I think I will need some more Scupltra in about another month to give me the same appearance I had the first time. It's quite expensive to keep it up (a facelift is actually cheaper) but it does work and it's safe, as it has been used for years in Europe without problems.
Apparently for those with money, the ultimate is a deep facelift followed by injections of Sculptra to give the face a soft look. That's what some 50 year old movie stars have done and they look fantastic. However, the all-in cost would probably be $40,000 if you went to the top people.