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40 Years Old, First Time with Sculptra - Santa Monica, CA

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I quit smoking several years ago after 20 years. I...

amandawebb
WORTH IT$540
I quit smoking several years ago after 20 years. I had many fine lines which Dr.Karamanoukian took care of with CO2 laser. However my nasolabial folds were deep, and I had very strong marrionette lines. I am one of the happiest people I know, but my face looked "down" and the marrionette lines looked as if I were frowning all the time. After my eyelid surgery,and a 50 pound weight loss, I decided to "add the cherry on the cake" so to speak. We used half a vial and the results were instantaneous! When the nurse handed me the mirror I started to cry. It was better than I had even imagined.My boyfriend, who is not that easily impressed said it was "Absolutely Amazing". He never speaks like this. He could not stop talking about it on the way home. He said I looked at least 6 years younger (which is his age) Finally we match! I will continue to use Sculptra as needed. I have read not so positive reviews on Sculptra, but I beleive you must seek someone highly qualified with an artist's eye as well. This is why I would highly recommend Dr. Karamanoukian. Everytime I have gone to him I received a fantastic outcome. Sculptra and Dr. K together perform miracles!

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Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

4.6 | 124 Reviews
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Replies (14)

June 19, 2015
You are beautiful.
June 19, 2015
Thank you so much. I appreciate that:)
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June 22, 2015

You look terrific! Thank you for sharing your review and your photos!

What was the procedure like? Did you have any pain or swelling?

June 22, 2015
The pain was a "stinging" pain but the procedure was very quick. I had some swelling for the first 3 days but today (day 4) I notice swelling and slight bruising has diminished considerably.
August 12, 2015
Did you have an eyelid lift as well? I'm also considering having a little work done I am 58 years old . BTW your face looks much better
August 13, 2015
Hi and thank you. Yes I wrote another review on my eyelid surgery. I had very droopy lids, you could only see a fraction of my eye. I would highly recommend both procedures. I look years younger. I did a lot of research on my Dr. and find his work fabulous. Dr. Karamanoukian in Santa Monica
June 19, 2017
Did Dr. Karamanoukain also do your eyelid surgery? Was it covered by insurance?
October 12, 2015
How much was a vial of sculptra? You look great
October 18, 2015
Hi the sculptra was $540. I used half vial
October 22, 2015
Wow that's a great deal. Are they saving the other half for you or was that $540 for half a vial? They're charging me $1200 for 2 vials here.
October 17, 2015
You look like 25-27. Is it all sculptra or anything else too? I'm very impressed!! You look very young!
October 18, 2015
Wow best compliment ever! Thank you kindly:) I've also had lower bleph about 3 years ago, and upper eyelids done this past June. By the same Dr. My eyes (heredity) took the brunt of my aging. Thank you for asking:)
October 18, 2015
The sculptra made a huge difference in plumping out lines from smoking. I will definately keep doing sculptra.
UPDATED FROM amandawebb
2 days post

Day 3

amandawebb
Doing well. Slight swelling

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June 21, 2015
Swelling is something I can relate to. It took some time but the results are worth it.You are looking so good!
June 21, 2015
Thank you so much! I really can't beleive what a huge difference it makes. I agree that it is worth it.
September 13, 2015
Thanks for posting your pics! You look fantastic. Can you share any updated pics? It's now been a few months post, right? Still happy with results?
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May 4, 2016
Hi there! You look awesome! I'm thinking about trying this- how long does it last?