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Sculptra on a "Young Looking" 61 Year Old - United Kingdom, GB
ORIGINAL POST
BACKGROUND Many years ago I lost a lot of...
EmarSeptember 10, 2013
$2,600
BACKGROUND
Many years ago I lost a lot of cheekbone form the left side of my face due to a really nasty abscess. About 18 months ago, as I'd been warned, I noticed that side of my face was looking sunken & I had some "ripples" appearing on that cheek. The other side of my face is fine so I was starting to look asymmetrical & very conscious of this. After much investigation I decided that Sculptra was the way forward. I carefully evaluated practitioners & have used a very reputable one in the UK
TREATMENTS to DATE
Beginning of March 2013 = 2 vials @ a cost of £600
Beg April = 2 vials @ a cost of £600
End of April = 2 vials @ a cost of £600
May = 1 vial @ a cost of £400
June = no treatment awaiting to see "what happens"
July = 1 vial @ a cost of £400
TOTAL of £2,600 for 8 vials
RESULTS AS OF NOW - September 10th 2013
Well, it's very slow working on me & on my visit to the Dr in July she agreed that it certainly wasn't filling out as she had expected/hoped. So in July she injected in a different way & I believe maybe used a thicker solution & positioned the injections differently. By mid August it had produced a much better result allowing for the initial swelling to subside which on me takes a while longer than on younger patients. The face had filled out quite well but the ripples were still quite visible. I was hoping that these would disappear as the Sculptra continues to "build". Unfortunately the fullness in my face seems to be slowly disappearing, not building, which is so very disappointing after all the money I've spent. I'll give it another couple of months as I know that Sculptra can take up to 9 months to really "do it's stuff" on older women. If after that time I'm still not getting a good result then I guess I'm going to have to cough up another pile of money for face fillers
Many years ago I lost a lot of cheekbone form the left side of my face due to a really nasty abscess. About 18 months ago, as I'd been warned, I noticed that side of my face was looking sunken & I had some "ripples" appearing on that cheek. The other side of my face is fine so I was starting to look asymmetrical & very conscious of this. After much investigation I decided that Sculptra was the way forward. I carefully evaluated practitioners & have used a very reputable one in the UK
TREATMENTS to DATE
Beginning of March 2013 = 2 vials @ a cost of £600
Beg April = 2 vials @ a cost of £600
End of April = 2 vials @ a cost of £600
May = 1 vial @ a cost of £400
June = no treatment awaiting to see "what happens"
July = 1 vial @ a cost of £400
TOTAL of £2,600 for 8 vials
RESULTS AS OF NOW - September 10th 2013
Well, it's very slow working on me & on my visit to the Dr in July she agreed that it certainly wasn't filling out as she had expected/hoped. So in July she injected in a different way & I believe maybe used a thicker solution & positioned the injections differently. By mid August it had produced a much better result allowing for the initial swelling to subside which on me takes a while longer than on younger patients. The face had filled out quite well but the ripples were still quite visible. I was hoping that these would disappear as the Sculptra continues to "build". Unfortunately the fullness in my face seems to be slowly disappearing, not building, which is so very disappointing after all the money I've spent. I'll give it another couple of months as I know that Sculptra can take up to 9 months to really "do it's stuff" on older women. If after that time I'm still not getting a good result then I guess I'm going to have to cough up another pile of money for face fillers
Replies (6)
February 2, 2015
do you mind saying where this was done. I'm thinking of sculptural to correct fat loss from thermage, I don't want another disaster.mwhat do you think now of your treatment. I am uk too. Thank you
February 2, 2015
Hi Calum I have my treatments with Dr Tracy Mountford who has a clinic in Harley Street but mainly works from her clinic in Stoke Poges, Bucks. She is an EXCELLENT & very experienced practitioner. I can't recommend her highly enough as she is also very dowb to earth & honest. If she can't help you she'll tell you so & not just take your money. Good luck wherever you go. I have been soooooooooooooooo pleased with the results to my face
UPDATED FROM Emar
6 months post
13th Sept 2013 - Sculptra Photos - 6 months & 8 vials into treatment
EmarSeptember 13, 2013
Another "brutally" honest full face photo. You can see there's slightly more fullness in my left cheek (than the right one)...the left one is being treated
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UPDATED FROM Emar
7 months post
5 weeks on &....................
EmarOctober 17, 2013
It's now 32 weeks since I started the treatments & it's now about 5 wks since I last posted.
Since then I've had 2 more "mini" treatments of Sculptra which I have to tell you, my lovely Dr didn't charge me a penny for!! I always knew I'd be a somewhat difficult case as I'd lost quite a lot of cheekbone & muscle on the side of my face that she's treating so I didn't expect miracles plus my age doesn't help. REALLY glad to report that since the last 2 treatments my face has improved noticeably. The fullness is really good & the "ripples" are definitely less. Whether they will go entirely I don't know but I'm not having more injections at the moment as the Sculptra is still "building" & I don't want to land up with a face that look like an inflated pillow...NOT a good look on anybody!!! So for anybody in the "older" age group reading this please do take on board that the young girls react quickly & only need a few vials of Sculptra to get a good result but I'd say that anybody over 50 will be lucky to see a significant improvement sooner than about 6 months into the treatment & a LOT more vials of Sculptra. If your Dr tells you differently then he/she is probably not being honest & truthful
Since then I've had 2 more "mini" treatments of Sculptra which I have to tell you, my lovely Dr didn't charge me a penny for!! I always knew I'd be a somewhat difficult case as I'd lost quite a lot of cheekbone & muscle on the side of my face that she's treating so I didn't expect miracles plus my age doesn't help. REALLY glad to report that since the last 2 treatments my face has improved noticeably. The fullness is really good & the "ripples" are definitely less. Whether they will go entirely I don't know but I'm not having more injections at the moment as the Sculptra is still "building" & I don't want to land up with a face that look like an inflated pillow...NOT a good look on anybody!!! So for anybody in the "older" age group reading this please do take on board that the young girls react quickly & only need a few vials of Sculptra to get a good result but I'd say that anybody over 50 will be lucky to see a significant improvement sooner than about 6 months into the treatment & a LOT more vials of Sculptra. If your Dr tells you differently then he/she is probably not being honest & truthful
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November 17, 2013
Well, almost 37 weeks since I started the Sculptra treatment & I have to say that the result is VERY GOOD considering that mine was a "challenging" case due to loss of cheek bone & muscle. This wasn't just a "vanity/cosmetic trip for me it was a case of balancing out my face. It took a long time b4 I could see the Sculptra building & I have to admit that I did get pretty down about it. BUT, my Dr had warned me that it could take between 6 & 9 months to see a difference & she was absolutely right. Many times I wished I had opted for the face fillers & had an "instant" improvement, but the Sculptra effect is so natural & hopefully will last a lot longer than fillers do. Expensive......YES, Worth it..............yes. Will continue to post updates to let you know how long it really ;lasts on someone in their early 60s. Main thing , to my mind, is REALLY research Drs to make sure you get one that really knows their stuff & has an artistic eye. There are plenty out there that may have done 1000s of these injections BUT....that doesn't mean that they are necessarily good or that you will get a result.
November 20, 2013
Great news that you are happy with your results! Do you want me to change your worth it rating from "Not Sure" to "Worth It"?
October 9, 2014
Your treatment looks really good, how long are you expecting the effects to last? also did u try other fillers previously. Im thinking of having dermal fillers in my cheeks soon and not sure which one to go for so id appreciate your advice...
December 6, 2014
The effects have lasted remarkably well. I had a small top up a couple of months ago but that is all. No I didn't try any of the fillers as I spent a LOT of time researching my options & the various practitioners who do the injecting. I came to the conclusion that although Sculptra was considerably more expensive it would give a better result & last a lot longer. That has been born out to be true. I only need a small top up injection about once a year although I go back to Dr Mountford about every 5 to 5 months for a check-up which she doesn't charge for. It is VERY natural looking & no one has guessed that I have had this treatment. The only comments I get is that I'm looking extremely "well"
December 6, 2014
Curious how everything has been going for you since this last update- we'd love to hear!
December 6, 2014
Well on the whole I've been pretty pleased. Went back a few months ago for my "top" up as the ridges on my left cheek were becoming a bit more visible. They're a bit of a nuisance but really not too bad. The volume in my cheek has been amazing but it's only when my Dr showed me the b4 & "now" photos that I could really see the huge difference. My cheek was originally VERY sunken due to loss of a lot of cheekbone. Sculptra gives such a natural look & not one single person has realised that I've had it done. I researched my options very extensively & carefully b4 opting for Sculptra & I'm positive that it gives the best result & lasts extremely well compared with most fillers. For those who would like to know..... my Dr for this treatment it is Dr Tracey Mountford who is based in the UK & is very honest & a top Sculptra injector in the UK. Yes it IS expensive but really does seem to last a long time compared with most fillers I know of
December 9, 2014
I'm so glad that you still have such great results. Thanks so much for the update!
January 6, 2015
Sculptra works in the lower layers of the skin in order to smooth and firm the treated areas of the face. It is a unique substance which is gradually and naturally broken down by the body. Sculptra is immunology inert, so that no allergy tests are necessary before beginning the treatment. Sculptra has a lot of unknowns such as composition, etc., do not write about collagen who is the basis of our body not to mention fibroblasts. The treatments are very expensive. I am using natural collagen from bodyempire of london and I think they are the cheaper, natural and no side effects. One could write about bio-active collagen indefinitely, but the best try and find out that himself.
I really appreciate the way you detailed out the months you received injections, how much was injected, and what the cost was. Its really helpful to see it broken down that way!
I'll be hoping you see the amount of volume (and smoothing) you are hoping for over the next few months. Looking forward to hearing what you see!
Awesome - looking forward to following how it goes! :) Thank you so much for your willingness to share this with us all - so helpful!