Portsmouth Radiesse doctors
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James Bartels, MD
Manchester Facial Plastic Surgeon
30 Canton Street Suite 2, Manchester |
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Charles J. Gaudet, MD
Portsmouth Plastic Surgeon
330 Borthwick Avenue Suite 206, Portsmouth |
Recent Answers
when I have botax injections my doctor uses a lot of pressure with his finger on the sides of my cheeks. Does that make radiesse dissolve or migrate?
When Radiesse is injected, it is very common for the physician to gently mold it into the desired position and to smooth out small bumps under the surface. It can be inadvertently moved out of its ideal position for a while afterward. How long until it is well "set"? No one can say with certainty, but I always instruct my patients to be careful for at least three weeks after Radiesse. This includes avoiding facials, Clarisonic cleanser, and even dental work for 3-4 weeks after I've injected them. It is an investment worth protecting!
As for your doctor applying "lots of pressure" when injecting Botox, I feel there is no need to do this routinely, and worth your questioning him about it. Certainly remind him if you've recently had Radiesse; if it was more than a month ago, then no worries.
I was delighted with the newly restored fullness; unfortunately, the result has totally disappeared! I've been reading that Radiesse stimulates collagen over time, but why has the effect vanished? Thanks.
Radiesse is a wonderful filler to restore cheek volume and the results can be dramatic. I have found that in some patients the initial result is falsely magnified by mild soft tissue swelling, as well as the local anesthetic mixed with the product, and it often "settles" after the first week or two. However, it does not completely go away, and comparing to your "before" pictures should confirm this.
You can always have more Radiesse injected at this point to further improve the result. You should then be good for 9-12 months or longer!
can radiesse be used for crows feet ?
Radiesse is a great filler when used properly, however the crow's feet area is NOT the right place to use it. The skin is too thin and lumpiness will result if Radiesse is injected here. Even hyaluronic acid fillers should be used cautiously here, if at all. Neurotoxins such as Botox and Dysport are the best option,
