First Injection!

Hi Megan, I'll have a look at the help section, thank you! Still tender and slight bruising on my cheek, but able to cover with make up. Noticed the swelling is almost completely gone, so the waiting game to see the results begins.:)

Thanks Megan! I'm a bit impatient but if the swelling is an indication of what the results will look like I'm happy to wait. Initially my doc said one vial would be enough, but so far I'm loving the product so I might get another injected in a month or so.

Yeah, from what I have heard Sculptra is usually done in a series. Here is a Q&A that might be helpful to you:

How Many Treatments of Sculptra Are Needed?

Thanks so much! I'm five days post injections and had minimal bruising on my cheek two days later (okay, okay...I admit I drank some alcohol which is probably why). Temples are still a little tender but nothing unbearable. Most of the swelling has gone down so now it's hurry up and wait.:)

Hey Em! Have a look at my update. Have you had any fillers before? If you aren't sure there are other temporary fillers that could work well for you. I like Juverderm, it just didn't last long for me at all (less than two months).

Thanks laurellay! Feeling better about it. Now looking at some blood plasma injections to gill in around the mouth and under the eyes.:)

Hey Jean, So far still very pleased with results. If you haven't seen my 12 week update have a look!

Thanks LuCont! Have you had your first injection? I will most likely go back for another one or two. Have a look at my PRP review too. That might be something you'd benefit from.:)

No, haven't gotten anything yet but I was in contact with a doctor to schedule an appointment. However I've spent all day yesterday researching Sculptra and I'm having second thoughts. Just SO many horror stories out there. The FDA complaint database is full of it too: http://fdazilla.com/maude/adverseevents/search?q=sculptra I'm currently thinking to go for something like Juvaderm, Perlane or Restylane.

Good idea! Every day I wish I had never been sold the "safe &c natural" sculptra PR. It has destroyed my looks. Unlike fillers that occupy space polyester particles are dispersed throughout the soft tissue and incite an inflammatory response. Can not be removed and complicationsare "difficult to manage". It is never worth the risk.

My advice is to ensure you work with a very experienced doctor who takes the time to truly study the structure of your face. I've read so many horrible reviews and have had less side effects with Sculptra (with a great injector) than I did with Juvederm (with a not do great injector). I really believe it's the administer more than what's being injected in a lot of those horror stories.

Hi! Thank you! I had the slightest of bruising and that's it. I used one vial but will likely go back for another.

Have a look at my most recent picture. I'd be vey surprised if you still don't see a difference.

FitEliss, I am very impressed. You look beautiful. I'm going to look into that myself because I know exactly what you mean about bodybuilding and what it does to the face. Very, very nice results.

Thanks Overall! Let me know if you have any questions.:)

Absolutely. Will do! Thanks. :-D

hi i like it very much i understand you i lost a lot of volume due to lyme disease the doc i found i feel i have to guide him i actually needed 2 on each side is really depresing by the way i didnt use sculptra he used perlane lift im afraid of the bad reviews heard of people getting sick or having problems 3 years after they got sculptra

Thanks cookie! I read lots of horror stories but so far everything has been great.:)

I had never heard of that procedure before but it seems really interesting! I really think you had nice results. Did you do any other fillers in your face other than the lips??

Hi cookie! Thank you! Just had the PRP (platelet rich plasma) therapy under my eyes and around my smile lines.

Thanks mcat! I'm very pleased with the results.:)

Hey Izzy, Thanks very much! Yes, in the end it was actually more like 3 and a half (have a look at how small my lips were to begin with). It was a pretty traumatic experience but I'm pleased with the outcome now. I went to one doctor who rushed the appointment, didn't look at my face or lip structure and ended up with completely uneven, disfigured lips. In a panic I went to another doctor to even them out and he ended up putting another while syringe in the upper and a full one in the lower. The swelling and bruising was like nothing you've seen. It looked like I got hit in the mouth with a baseball bat. Couldn't leave my house for almost a week. The doctor said just wait, it'll come down. I was freaking out, but sure enough they came down. I went back last week for him to touch up a few places that were a bit uneven. I do love the look of fuller lips but I'd be open to trying something else. In the end it was a ton of cash and downtime for something that's only going to last a few months. If you do get it done make sure the injector is VERY comfortable with lips and takes their time. They should take pictures, see how your lips move, etc.

Again, you look beautiful! Sorry you had a bad experience with the lip injections. I have heard other people talk about the bruising and swelling, and that part makes me nervous because of the time it takes to heal. Thank you for sharing. :)

Thanks very much! I definitely think the texture and tone of my skin has improved because of the vampire face lift. Keep us posted when you get more done!