It is therefore important to know which physician to trust with your face.

The following is a guide line:

1. Don’t rush. The procedures are tempting, but don’t be tempted to hurry. Get a second or third opinion no matter what the cost. Better to spend money up front becoming informed rather than spending it later trying to repair something really disappointing.
2. Check out the doctor’s credentials, and nothing beats years of experience.
3. Get word of mouth on doctors from friends, family and hairstylists. Hairstylists see the good and the bad work.
4. Study the doctor’s artistic bent. Look at other patients in the waiting room. Check out the staff; they’ve probably had some work done.
5. Know your tastes and preferences, and speak up. It’s your face and you have to live with it.
6. When you decide to go ahead, if you’re still a tad fearful, don’t worry; that’s normal.
7. Don’t reject a doctor who says no to you if he or she feels you’re asking too much.
8. Look for a doctor who does a high volume of injections, including Sculptra.

After 3 weeks

After 6 weeks