Guest guest Posted January 30, 2005 Report Share Posted January 30, 2005 I'm in need of assitance regarding physicians' that performs or uses this facial filler. I am also trying to locate a physician in the bay area (San Francisco or the East Bay) that has experience or expertise with facial filler as well. As for the letter that is required from a physician that is sent to Dermik, could this letter come from my current physician that is treating me or should it come from a specialist, i.e., dermatologist or plastic surgeons?IT SHOULD COME FROM WHOEVER WILL BE INJECTING YOUR FACE Just as an FYI, I am aware of the "patient assistance program" and have requested that they forward the necessary form to my attention, which I should be receiving within 7-10 working days.GOOD, SCAN IT AND POST IT HERE FOR US TO SEE! Your assistance is greatly appreciated.Local_grown22 I WANT TO SHARE AN ARTICLE THAT IS OCMING OUT IN A MAGAZINE SOON IT REALLY SUMMARIZES EVERYTHNG NICELY Vergel presented this report on the facial filling product approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration late last year. “As you know, Sculptra was approved a few months ago for the treatment of HIV-related facial lipoatrophy. Sculptra is the new name for what used to be called New Fill (polylactic acid). We had a meeting with Dermik. They presented some of the details of the Sculptra Patient Assistance Program (go to www.Sculptra.com and www.facialwasting.org for more information on the product, and for a sample letter for payers). All doctors and patients wanting to participate in the program should call 1–888–SCULPTRA. For someone with no dependents, the product will be provided for free if income is $40,000 or below. A sliding scale will be applied up to $80,000 (with no dependents). After $80,000 (no dependents) the full cost of the product is $960 per kit (two vials, which is what most need for one session). Every case is different and will be handled by people answering the number. I think they, or your doctor, have to try to get through your third party payer first and get denied for you to qualify. “I am trying to come up with a way to get doctors listed in facialwasting.org who have been trained and are charging reasonable labor rates (under $450 per session). Remember that there will be assistance only for product cost, not labor. You will still have to pay a doctor about $300–$500 a session for labor. Most people need 4–8 sessions of Sculptra, depending on the severity of their facial wasting. I hope one day we can get third party reimbursement for not only product but also labor cost (this will require lots of activism). “With the help of others, I will generate a list of questions that all patients should ask the doctor applying this product to see if that doctor has received proper training. It will be no easy task to determine who is best qualified to apply this product besides number of prior patients and time using it.†To learn about people’s experiences with Sculptra and other facial restoration products, join a free Internet discussion group by sending a blank email to Pozhealth-subscribe I ALSO WANT TO SHARE THAT DERMIK WILL POST A LIST OF DOCTORS SOON AT WWW.SCULPTRA.COM I AM GETING SO MANY EMAILS EVERY DAY. PLEASE FORWARD THIS EMAIL TO ANY FRIEND WHO MAY HAVE FACIAL WASTING! VergelDirectorProgram for Wellness Restoration, PoWeRA 501 © 3 non profit national organizationpowerusa.orgsalvagetherapies.orgDisclaimerThis information (and any accompanying printed material) is not intended to replace the attention or advice of a physician or other health care professional. Anyone who wishes to embark on any dietary, drug, exercise, or other lifestyle change intended to prevent or treat a specific disease or condition should first consult with and seek clearance from a qualified health care professional. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 30, 2005 Report Share Posted January 30, 2005 I'm in need of assitance regarding physicians' that performs or uses this facial filler. I am also trying to locate a physician in the bay area (San Francisco or the East Bay) that has experience or expertise with facial filler as well. As for the letter that is required from a physician that is sent to Dermik, could this letter come from my current physician that is treating me or should it come from a specialist, i.e., dermatologist or plastic surgeons?IT SHOULD COME FROM WHOEVER WILL BE INJECTING YOUR FACE Just as an FYI, I am aware of the "patient assistance program" and have requested that they forward the necessary form to my attention, which I should be receiving within 7-10 working days.GOOD, SCAN IT AND POST IT HERE FOR US TO SEE! Your assistance is greatly appreciated.Local_grown22 I WANT TO SHARE AN ARTICLE THAT IS OCMING OUT IN A MAGAZINE SOON IT REALLY SUMMARIZES EVERYTHNG NICELY Vergel presented this report on the facial filling product approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration late last year. “As you know, Sculptra was approved a few months ago for the treatment of HIV-related facial lipoatrophy. Sculptra is the new name for what used to be called New Fill (polylactic acid). We had a meeting with Dermik. They presented some of the details of the Sculptra Patient Assistance Program (go to www.Sculptra.com and www.facialwasting.org for more information on the product, and for a sample letter for payers). All doctors and patients wanting to participate in the program should call 1–888–SCULPTRA. For someone with no dependents, the product will be provided for free if income is $40,000 or below. A sliding scale will be applied up to $80,000 (with no dependents). After $80,000 (no dependents) the full cost of the product is $960 per kit (two vials, which is what most need for one session). Every case is different and will be handled by people answering the number. I think they, or your doctor, have to try to get through your third party payer first and get denied for you to qualify. “I am trying to come up with a way to get doctors listed in facialwasting.org who have been trained and are charging reasonable labor rates (under $450 per session). Remember that there will be assistance only for product cost, not labor. You will still have to pay a doctor about $300–$500 a session for labor. Most people need 4–8 sessions of Sculptra, depending on the severity of their facial wasting. I hope one day we can get third party reimbursement for not only product but also labor cost (this will require lots of activism). “With the help of others, I will generate a list of questions that all patients should ask the doctor applying this product to see if that doctor has received proper training. It will be no easy task to determine who is best qualified to apply this product besides number of prior patients and time using it.†To learn about people’s experiences with Sculptra and other facial restoration products, join a free Internet discussion group by sending a blank email to Pozhealth-subscribe I ALSO WANT TO SHARE THAT DERMIK WILL POST A LIST OF DOCTORS SOON AT WWW.SCULPTRA.COM I AM GETING SO MANY EMAILS EVERY DAY. PLEASE FORWARD THIS EMAIL TO ANY FRIEND WHO MAY HAVE FACIAL WASTING! VergelDirectorProgram for Wellness Restoration, PoWeRA 501 © 3 non profit national organizationpowerusa.orgsalvagetherapies.orgDisclaimerThis information (and any accompanying printed material) is not intended to replace the attention or advice of a physician or other health care professional. Anyone who wishes to embark on any dietary, drug, exercise, or other lifestyle change intended to prevent or treat a specific disease or condition should first consult with and seek clearance from a qualified health care professional. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 30, 2005 Report Share Posted January 30, 2005 I'm in need of assitance regarding physicians' that performs or uses this facial filler. I am also trying to locate a physician in the bay area (San Francisco or the East Bay) that has experience or expertise with facial filler as well. As for the letter that is required from a physician that is sent to Dermik, could this letter come from my current physician that is treating me or should it come from a specialist, i.e., dermatologist or plastic surgeons?IT SHOULD COME FROM WHOEVER WILL BE INJECTING YOUR FACE Just as an FYI, I am aware of the "patient assistance program" and have requested that they forward the necessary form to my attention, which I should be receiving within 7-10 working days.GOOD, SCAN IT AND POST IT HERE FOR US TO SEE! Your assistance is greatly appreciated.Local_grown22 I WANT TO SHARE AN ARTICLE THAT IS OCMING OUT IN A MAGAZINE SOON IT REALLY SUMMARIZES EVERYTHNG NICELY Vergel presented this report on the facial filling product approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration late last year. “As you know, Sculptra was approved a few months ago for the treatment of HIV-related facial lipoatrophy. Sculptra is the new name for what used to be called New Fill (polylactic acid). We had a meeting with Dermik. They presented some of the details of the Sculptra Patient Assistance Program (go to www.Sculptra.com and www.facialwasting.org for more information on the product, and for a sample letter for payers). All doctors and patients wanting to participate in the program should call 1–888–SCULPTRA. For someone with no dependents, the product will be provided for free if income is $40,000 or below. A sliding scale will be applied up to $80,000 (with no dependents). After $80,000 (no dependents) the full cost of the product is $960 per kit (two vials, which is what most need for one session). Every case is different and will be handled by people answering the number. I think they, or your doctor, have to try to get through your third party payer first and get denied for you to qualify. “I am trying to come up with a way to get doctors listed in facialwasting.org who have been trained and are charging reasonable labor rates (under $450 per session). Remember that there will be assistance only for product cost, not labor. You will still have to pay a doctor about $300–$500 a session for labor. Most people need 4–8 sessions of Sculptra, depending on the severity of their facial wasting. I hope one day we can get third party reimbursement for not only product but also labor cost (this will require lots of activism). “With the help of others, I will generate a list of questions that all patients should ask the doctor applying this product to see if that doctor has received proper training. It will be no easy task to determine who is best qualified to apply this product besides number of prior patients and time using it.†To learn about people’s experiences with Sculptra and other facial restoration products, join a free Internet discussion group by sending a blank email to Pozhealth-subscribe I ALSO WANT TO SHARE THAT DERMIK WILL POST A LIST OF DOCTORS SOON AT WWW.SCULPTRA.COM I AM GETING SO MANY EMAILS EVERY DAY. PLEASE FORWARD THIS EMAIL TO ANY FRIEND WHO MAY HAVE FACIAL WASTING! VergelDirectorProgram for Wellness Restoration, PoWeRA 501 © 3 non profit national organizationpowerusa.orgsalvagetherapies.orgDisclaimerThis information (and any accompanying printed material) is not intended to replace the attention or advice of a physician or other health care professional. Anyone who wishes to embark on any dietary, drug, exercise, or other lifestyle change intended to prevent or treat a specific disease or condition should first consult with and seek clearance from a qualified health care professional. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 30, 2005 Report Share Posted September 30, 2005 I took Sculptra injections two years ago and still look good now after two years. nothing change. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 30, 2005 Report Share Posted September 30, 2005 I took Sculptra injections two years ago and still look good now after two years. nothing change. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 30, 2005 Report Share Posted September 30, 2005 I took Sculptra injections two years ago and still look good now after two years. nothing change. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 11, 2006 Report Share Posted May 11, 2006 Most important thing, i think, is to be sure to 5 - 5 - 5, that is rub the places where stuff is injected for five minutes, five times a day, for 5 days. I sorta slacked off, and now i can feel tiny bumps under my skin, but since i only got two sets of injections (four total), the bumps are under the skin enuf not to be noticeable. edward In a message dated 5/11/2006 6:47:22 AM Pacific Daylight Time, PozHealth writes: Message 4 From: "Me You" chgoltn.poz@... Date: Wed May 10, 2006 8:01pm(PDT) Subject: Sculptra Does anyone have any advise as what I should do before or after the procedure that might be helpfull to achieve better results? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 11, 2006 Report Share Posted May 11, 2006 Most important thing, i think, is to be sure to 5 - 5 - 5, that is rub the places where stuff is injected for five minutes, five times a day, for 5 days. I sorta slacked off, and now i can feel tiny bumps under my skin, but since i only got two sets of injections (four total), the bumps are under the skin enuf not to be noticeable. edward In a message dated 5/11/2006 6:47:22 AM Pacific Daylight Time, PozHealth writes: Message 4 From: "Me You" chgoltn.poz@... Date: Wed May 10, 2006 8:01pm(PDT) Subject: Sculptra Does anyone have any advise as what I should do before or after the procedure that might be helpfull to achieve better results? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 10, 2006 Report Share Posted August 10, 2006 I've had two treatments so far (end of April and end of June) and I'm very pleased with the results. There is a noticeable improvement in my appearance (maybe my case wasn't so bad?) and I don't cringe when I look in the mirror anymore. I intend to get a 3rd treatment this fall. The actual procedure only took about 15 minutes. The doc first numbed my face with lidocaine gel. I still had some sensation during the injections, but it wasn't exactly painful. Kinda like being at the dentist: despite the novocaine, you still feel the drill, and it isn't painful, but although quite tolerable, it's not a comfortable feeling either. At any rate, it wasn't bad. I had minimal bruising and bleeding. The doc stressed the importance of massaging the face 2x/day, five minutes each time, for five days, to spread the Sculptra evenly and avoid the bumps/granules that some people develop. I have not developed any. I'm really glad I did this; I feel a lot better about myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 10, 2006 Report Share Posted August 10, 2006 I've had two treatments so far (end of April and end of June) and I'm very pleased with the results. There is a noticeable improvement in my appearance (maybe my case wasn't so bad?) and I don't cringe when I look in the mirror anymore. I intend to get a 3rd treatment this fall. The actual procedure only took about 15 minutes. The doc first numbed my face with lidocaine gel. I still had some sensation during the injections, but it wasn't exactly painful. Kinda like being at the dentist: despite the novocaine, you still feel the drill, and it isn't painful, but although quite tolerable, it's not a comfortable feeling either. At any rate, it wasn't bad. I had minimal bruising and bleeding. The doc stressed the importance of massaging the face 2x/day, five minutes each time, for five days, to spread the Sculptra evenly and avoid the bumps/granules that some people develop. I have not developed any. I'm really glad I did this; I feel a lot better about myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 10, 2006 Report Share Posted August 10, 2006 I've had two treatments so far (end of April and end of June) and I'm very pleased with the results. There is a noticeable improvement in my appearance (maybe my case wasn't so bad?) and I don't cringe when I look in the mirror anymore. I intend to get a 3rd treatment this fall. The actual procedure only took about 15 minutes. The doc first numbed my face with lidocaine gel. I still had some sensation during the injections, but it wasn't exactly painful. Kinda like being at the dentist: despite the novocaine, you still feel the drill, and it isn't painful, but although quite tolerable, it's not a comfortable feeling either. At any rate, it wasn't bad. I had minimal bruising and bleeding. The doc stressed the importance of massaging the face 2x/day, five minutes each time, for five days, to spread the Sculptra evenly and avoid the bumps/granules that some people develop. I have not developed any. I'm really glad I did this; I feel a lot better about myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 15, 2006 Report Share Posted November 15, 2006 Hi Gang, Going for my 1st Sculptra treatment in a few weeks. Any tips and/or pointers from you that have had it done. Thanks, Mike Check out the new AOL. Most comprehensive set of free safety and security tools, free access to millions of high-quality videos from across the web, free AOL Mail and more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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