Janet J. Kutsch

Hi! I just posted my comments on this site, so be sure to read them. I think Sculptra could definitely improve that slight hollow appearance and you wouldn't need as many injections as I did. Jan Kutsch

I finished my third and final injections a month go and am so happy with the results. I had two vials injected each month, one on each side of my face to fill in and lift the cheek area. The second injections were lower on my face, also to give it some fullness and reduce the depth of the nasolabial folds, which were quite pronounced. The third month's injections were to additionally "plump up" those areas that the plastic surgeon and I agreed needed a little more fullness. Now when I look in the mirror in the morning, even though I might be tired, gone is that "haggard" look that had been there for quite a few years. Also the additional fullness and raising of the cheeks reduced the wrinkles under my eyes. Discomfort was minimal; the surgeon injected Novocaine first, then waited 10 minutes before injecting the Sculptra...the whole experience was virtually painless, just a few pricks when the novocaine went in. I did have some bruising after the first injections. I was told that this could have been attributed to the Vitamin E in my multivitamin, as Vitamin E can promote bruising. I discontinued the Vitamin E for the remainder of the injections and definitely noticed diminished bruising. I also took Arneca tablets which I purchased from GNC and I believe that also helped. This is an expensive undertaking which is another reason to get a reputable doctor. Each vial was $1,000, for a total of $6,000 for the injections. The results are expected to last AT LEAST 18 months or longer, depending on when the individual feels he or she needs a "touch-up". There will still be some collagen where it was initially injected, so you would only need the first round of injections to "perk up" your appearance. In my case, that will probably be another $2,000...and believe me, I'm saving my pennies already for when that time comes. I hope this helps anyone who is thinking about using Sculptra. One other thing is....don't expect immediate results. The results from the first injections didn't start showing up until about the time for the second injections, which was about a month. I have read some of the previous "horror stories" on this site and my only comment is to have this done by someone who knows what they are doing. I used a Board-certified plastic surgeon with experience in administering Sculptra. And I can only say that I haven't looked this good in years!