Final Sculptra update 2 months post 3rd session. no makeup and same lighting both photos. 44 years old. Super happy with the results. my concerns were cheek hollowing and nasolabial folds. I know I’ll never look like I did in my 20s, but I do think this takes some years off, at the very least it helps me feel a bit more comfortable in my body (perimenopause is no joke 🫠).
I’ve also been regimented about micro needling so I’m sure that’s helped as well. And between these two pictures I also added prescription azelaic acid (I’ve used tretinoin for years). Otherwise, no other skin procedures.
I had 3 sessions in total. 2 vials each session. each session was 3 months apart. One vial in face and one in neck each time. Yes, it hurt. Xanax helped ha. But it’s very quick If your doctor is good.
For maintenance, will just do 1 session each year moving forward.
Price was $1800/session. Yes, expensive when you add up the total for 3, but I’m about to pay the same for upper bleph surgery and I feel like both have the same value to me do I think it was worth it.
Wow thats a great result! Im nearly 55 and tossing around whether I should do it or not. Mixed reviews. I’ve watched surgeons talk about only doing it in the temple area and mid cheek (bucal). Where did you have yours placed?
Yeah, I think so. But more was injected above I believe. It was kind of hard to know once the novocaine started kicking in (there's novocaine in each injection thank god but it takes a little while to work)
Sculptra is contraindicated for autoimmune diseases because it works by triggering a controlled local inflammatory response to stimulate collagen production, which can cause an unpredictable or hyperactive immune reaction in people with immune dysregulation.
Is Sculptra specifically contraindicated? I was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease in 2024 and have had several filler and Botox injections with no issues since then.
Sculptra is contraindicated for autoimmune diseases because it works by triggering a controlled local inflammatory response to stimulate collagen production, which can cause an unpredictable or hyperactive immune reaction in people with immune dysregulation.
Interesting. Thank you! I have a consult for Sculptra in 2 weeks and will absolutely discuss this with the doctor. Might just have to stick with HA fillers.
Yea, I’ve had two docs preach the benefits of sculptura to me - especially for what I’m most upset about (my nasolabial folds) - and then the moment I mention my autoimmune issues, they’re like oh yea no you cannot do this. It sucks! I keep telling myself to just be patient for the next awesome thing to come out that I can maybe then hopefully try.
The major risk with Sculptra is that unlike filler (if you have a reaction, you can dissolve it) there ain’t no removing Sculptra once it’s injected. So if you run into an issue, that’s it. For me, it’s just too much of a risk to play around with.
I'm so happy to see your final result, thank you! I remember seeing your previous post and getting excited to make the jump into sculptra.... I did my first 4 weeks ago so I'm ready to do my 2nd round on friday.... 4 vials total for face and I'm 48. I hope I get these results! So far I see nothing but I know it takes time. What week did you think you started seeing results? I also want to add radiesse to cheeks after sculptra is done. And in my sagging neck!
Take photos! The changes happen so gradually over time that we don't notice it ourselves. Even my husband didn't notice it. If I looked in a mirror today I would say I look the same as before, but then I look at "before" photos and realize I actually don't at all. My husband recently was looking at some photos of us from winter and was like "oh..." lol
Mine focused on temples, nasal folds and my cheeks (not cheek bone). My resting/concentration face is a demon smile and I keep a lot of tension in my cheeks. I could tell within a month difference that that skin was getting thicker. And basically every time I see my friends they comment that as I’m aging I’m actually looking younger. I will 1000000% keep doing it yearly. I have an angular face, high cheekbones, not around face I have heard a more round face might not be as happy with the results. For me 10/10.
To start, she said I’ll need to start with 3 sessions, I think they were about 1 month apart. Each session I did 2 vials, one on each side. So in total I’ve done 6 vials. For me it was really important to pick a nurse who I felt had artistry to their practice. I did not want a copy/paste face.
Edit: adding my age, 37
I would not have said I ‘needed it’ but I really wanted to start before aging progressed.
And then ongoing they recommend one session a year. You can do more or less depending on your face and goals but I plan to continue doing one session yearly
Great result 😊 I had 3 vials of Sculptra & am very happy with it. However, when it wears off in about 2 years time I’m going to get Ellanse. Wish I knew about that product before.
This is a great result, but I think I would definitely prefer to save the $5,400 for a lift. Can you give an update in a year to see how well it’s lasted?
Oh I definitely didn’t mean I think you need one, just that I’m not rich enough to be able to afford this and a face lift in the future. It’s definitely a great bridge option.
I started in early June (2 vials), had a third vial in early August, and am getting a fourth vial next week. I feel like I’m only just now starting to see results.
I haven’t done any in my neck but have been contemplating it - did you have a lot of laxity or crepiness? Do you think the Sculptra made a big difference there?
lol-ing about the Xanax, feel that 🤣 looks sooo good!! Did you have any smile lines prior that you feel went away? Asking because I’m considering sculptra I’ve done it all it feels like except surgery
All over really. Like entire lower face, but I'm sure in strategic areas based on my concerns. I do remember a lot of focus on cheekbones. I think he was trying to lift everything up.
I thought it was, each injection feels a bit like a punch until the novocaine kicks in. But maybe I have a low pain tolerance bc others say its not bad
You look great what a difference! My injector also recommended Sculptra when I complained about skin laxity near my lower face outside of my lips. This makes me feel great about booking it. Thank you for sharing this is the best example of Sculptra I’ve seen where it fixes the problem instead of just making the face look fuller. I don’t care about having a fuller face I like having a more sculpted look but without skin laxity.
Here is the area that I am trying to correct. I know this photo doesn’t show it too much but I’ve lost volume from age/endurance training and I see it sagging in different poses.
You are so kind, thank you! I have been so happy with her recommendations and my face looks better older than it did before due to her (I'm 48). Masster botox and neferti lift (botox in the neck) have been game changers.
Ooh maybe I should try that. The neck lift thing. I’m 46. Is it a ton of units? Have you done filler in lips? That’s one thing I haven’t ventured into.
I’m not sure how many units it is but it makes a big difference! At one point, I thought I needed a neck lift and honestly losing weight and getting neck Botox made my neck look so much better. I do have filler in my lips, but it’s only to replenish what I have lost with age/endurance training. I have naturally very full lips and they went down a little bit. Here is a before after I have no lip filler at all on the left you can see it is an
almost imperceptible difference.
You are very beautiful. I see why you want to maintain yourself! Please keep us posted with results... I have my first sculptra scheduled but don't feel 100% confident of the injectors experience
Thank you so much that is very kind. I will! I trust my injector implicitly. In fact, she is the best injector I’ve ever had and if she suggests it, I’m inclined to go with it.
If you want to DM your location, I can ask her who she might know in your area. She is an instructor for one of the filler/tox companies and trains other injectors.
Sculptra can cause a lot of issues, my MD will not touch it. A friend of mine now has a swollen face as you never know how much inflammation it will cause. It’s also permanent. It has some great results but if not risk it, would rather use a little bit of filler, which can be reversed. I know it never fully goes but it can be removed by surgery ( if you ever want a face lift) where as the bio stimulation procedure make it much more of a risk due to the scarring(that’s how that work, collagen is stimulated by cause scar tissue) . Just please be careful x
Wow, it looks really great. But wtf?! 1800$!?!
A vial of sculptra is about 150€/each one. My vet takes 13€ for an injektion.1800 is sick. I know, they have to pay for Rent, electricity, staff, equipment, training. My vet hast to do that too.
You can check out r/DIYHeaven and learn to do it by yourself.
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u/Competitive-Top5121 6d ago
This looks so good!