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37 Year Old, Lost Volume in Face After Losing 40 Lbs

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WORTH IT$750
Update - gaining a couple lbs along with the sculptra has brought a bit more youthful fullness to my face. I would like to get another vial when I have a couple extra dollars, especially because I am getting ‘in season’ and my body fat going to be dipping low next couple months. Don’t mind my little sis in the pics ;). We were are a Britney Spears concert

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Elissa Strennen

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Elisa Strennen PA, C has great bedside manner. She made sure I was well informed and comfortable during the entire procedure. I know I am a high maintenance patient because I overthink everything, however she was so knowledgeable and calm she put me at ease. She gave me her cell phone after in case I thought of anything else or had any additional questions.

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August 24, 2018
You are beautiful!
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August 24, 2018
You are sooo sweet! Thank you
September 3, 2021
You look awesome! I just wanted to add that I did some keto a while back and my face was GLOWING. I didn’t have much to lose but I did notice that other women who lost tons of weight would post pictures lol f their before and afters on Fb groups and they would call it “face lift Friday” due to how much better their skin was after doing keto. It seemed to make their face much more youthful I’m guessing due to the good fats they were eating. I thought that would probably be a good option for you if you didn’t want to gain weight or wanted to stay on a good diet while gaining.
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9 months post

Update sculptra 04/10/2018

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It has been several months post sculptra- I syringe. I didn’t have any adverse events and while the practitioner recommended more, I was hesitant because of having a chipmunk cheek complex in the previous years. I have noticed that my cheeks do look more youthful however they still do not look 100%. I have noticed that my depressed rolling acne scars were a lot worse before I got the sculptura, however now they have improved not 100% but bc I am in fitness when my body fat gets low, my skin and depressed rolling scars tend to show more and I def look older in my face- bc of loss of volume. I did some research- local and across US and oversees and am excited to have scheduled an appt this Fri for Dr Nelson Novick in NY, NY. He was recommended to be from acne scar specialist in Brisbane, Australia Dr Davin Lim. I know we have so many excellent dermatologic surgeons in Florida, but it seems they only recommend co2 laser or infini, which I do think will be helpful after or in conjunction with, but there machines are very pricey and can’t untether scar tissue or fill a min of 1 cc depression from necrosis post cystic acne 20 years ago. I will continue to update progress, pics, doctors, experiences and open for questions.

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August 23, 2018
Thank you for sharing! Any update?
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August 23, 2018
Hi! I def would do again. I have gained about 7 lbs and along with sculptra think my collegen looks a bit better. I am planning on doing another vial when I have a few extra bucks in next couple months.
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Soreness and minor swelling gone. I never bruised. Last day of massaging treated area for 5 min x 5 times today. Noticing as swelling decreased, the creases coming back. Excited to see the new collegen to start growing in a few weeks.

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August 18, 2017
Please update us on your progress.
September 15, 2017
Please keep posting on your progress. It does take about 6 weeks before you'll start to see it working, but worth it!