52 Yrs Old. Volume Loss and Looking Tired. Need to Look Refreshed. Worcester, MA

For my first 3 injections, she concentrated on my temples and cheeks. This last round , she went down into the nasiobial fold, chin, jaw line, temples, and sides of eyes. Basically my whole face. That was lots of fun massaging. Lol! I think I had injections near my tear troughs because she specifically told me to massage my orbital rim. I am scheduled to have round 5 tomorrow but have decided I am happy with the results so far. I am meeting with her tomorrow and I'll see what she suggests. Best of luck and your sculptra journey.

Your results are very impressive. Did you have a lot of bruising with this many injections? How about nodules? Any other side effects? I read so much about them that I'm nervous. I'm going to see Dr. Ekstrom myself.

Thanks for the compliments. Slight bruising on cheek area but a lot of bruising in chin jawline area. ALOT! no nodules at all. Just do your massages 5 x a day for 5 minutes for 5 days. Dr. Ekstrom is wonderful!

Did your doctor say how often you would have to have more injections to maintain your results? which are amazing

I saw her a month ago and she said I did not need any touch up at this point.. Since those pictures were taken I have lost 12 pounds so I see my face as thinner now, but defincan still see the Sculptra in my cheeks. It will be 1 year in April since my last injection.

Thanks

Thanks for the compliment. Sculptra is the only procedure I've had done. Its been almost 1 year since my first injections (November 2015) and it I'd holding up great. I think I may need a touch up though. I am going to Dr Ekstrom tomorrow and I'll see what she says. I am very happy with her expertise on Sculptra. It is well worth it.

And just to let you know, I had a series of 4 injection sessions up til April 2016,

Wow, that's a lot of injections. How much time was there in between each. I say a video of the procedure and it looked scary...a long needle was injected across the face from different angles. Is that how you had it done?

Thanks for the comments. I have nothing but great results with this product. No modules, lumps or bumps. This made my skin so smooth and glowing. My last I jection was I believe, May 2016 and if I could figure out how to post a picture I took at Christmas I would. I have since lost 18 pounds since those photos were taken and my face still looks beautiful. I highly recommend this product. It took me about 4-6 weeks to see results and for people to notice. I'll try to post an updated picture. I would definitely go for it.

Thank you so much for taking time to reply.. I scheduled a consultation with reputable PS in my area :) I'd love to see your Christmas pic, hoping you're able to upload it :) Take care!!

aah CQ you worded that so much better than me!!

Nope, no crew lurking in my car lol, sculptra has improved my skin dramatically but also my skin care regimen has changed. I use Revlon foundation with Revlon photo ready face powder over it. So far I love Sculptra. Thanks for the compliments.

thanks for replying... I'm 1month on from my last 2 vials (only 4 in total) and tear trough filler...massaging continues! I will check out the Revlon products, definitely wasn't expecting you to have a powder finish... looks so dewy . Compliment? lol you deserve it, you look great! Thankyou again x

Thanks. Do you have Sculptra also? What did you use in your tear troughs? Would love to see a pic. As far as Revlon goes, I've tried everything from Chanel to Giorgio Armani foundation. I always go back to Colorstay by Revlon. Thanks again and best of luck!! Keep massaging.

Yes to Sculptra, right now couldn't tell you the tear trough filler ,I think it was Radiesse. I have a follow up appt for Sculptra end of April and final photos taken. I should get copies before /after for both then and will get back to you. You obviously have no need for TT, really..no need. I was sunken like a corpse ,very hollow , the effect was immediate and I simply cried afterwards as the difference was amazing, very happy with them. No massage there at all because once in, it needs to "set" in place, the Dr does massage it into place immediately though, I didn't touch the area for 4 days, slight bruising on top of cheek bones was the only aftermath. Sculptra..I also cried...in horror...was expecting immediate results that would then disappear, not the case I looked like a hamster that had stocked up for a 10 yr famine, a balloon that needed popping. I naively didn't realise just how much water is also injected ! One solid hour of massaging on the trip home and it dispersed and I looked vaguely deflated, and after 24 hrs back to how I was before. Thats why it amazes me that so many are posting pics a day or a week after saying about the results, my Dr assured me that it would be 6-8 wks before I noticed anything and then optimum at 12 wks, so I'm not expecting miracles until May time.I'm 12 wks on from the first 2 vials and friends/colleagues are now saying I'm looking "healthier" -they're not aware of what I've had done!!.... bruising at injection sites was quite dark the second time and I had a few lies to tell of a cupboard door accident, thank goodness for Arnica cream ! Hence anonimity on here!! I'm all out of cash now, so this will be it, just to boost me out of a depressing,stressful few years that have taken their toll, I'm 51. Healthier lifestyle going forward and Hydrolysed Collagen capsules come Summer to maintain collagen production...and continued massage as circulation is essential always not just following treatment. lol..in a nutshell!! I will PM you at a later date. AND TO ANYONE ELSE reading this...do your research,I have seen some horrible results on here.. less is more, and people having multiple /mixed treatments in one sitting are asking for trouble, you can not give the same aftercare to skinpeels in combo with Sculptra, or dual site pliable fillers which need to "set" and then expect to fully massage Sculptra...you will get lumps and bumps, one sets,one spreads. (sorry Gianni for hijacking your post!)

I had 4 visit so I would say 4 vials. I'm going back next week and I will ask. I think I need more because I've since lost 15 pounds due to strength training. I think I lost a little volume but not much.

I do not know but I had 4 sessions, 1 every 4 weeks. I will let you know as I go back next week for a follow up.

Thank you! I use Revisions facial line. I purchase this at the plastic surgeons office, although I see it for sale on Amazon, I don't trust that it is authentic.

Thanks for letting me know. I have used their neck cream called nectifirm and love it. I use skin ceuticals but like to try different things. I found a woman on you tube called hot and flashy ( she's over 50). I like her theory about saving money for the big guns( fillers etc). I did this for a while and just went back to the medical grade line again. I'll try revision next.

Thank you!

Hi Jessica 77, thank you for the compliments! I'm not sure on the cost difference between a dermatologist and a plastic surgeon. I felt a plastic surgeon had more experience with this Sculptra. When I had my initial consultation with my PS , I went because my face just looked so tired and worn. I was only looking for Botox. After speaking with her she suggested Sculptra. At first I said no, I was afraid. That same day I received botox in my "11s" on my forehead and under my bottom lip . when I went back 2 weeks later for a follow up, I agreed to do it and scheduled my first injection. I am so pleased with the results so far. Please realize I didn't see results until the 3rd injection, but my daughter started to notice a month after the 2nd injection. These are done 4 weeks apart. As far as my skin goes, in December I begin using Revision skin care which I purchase at the PS office and use Retinol every night and vitamin c every day. Sculptra had improved my skin texture and tone dramatically!! I have a follow up on Wednesday and we'll see what she says, but I have said no more at this point. I am more than pleased. My injections were 750.00 per session x 4. If I were you, definitely a PS who is trained in Sculptra injections. Make sure you ask!! Good luck and keep us posted.

Each injection was exactly 4 weeks apart.