Cleveland Radiesse doctors
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Margaret Mann, MD
Cleveland Dermatologic Surgeon
11100 Euclid Ave. , Cleveland |
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Steven S. Carp, MD
Akron Plastic Surgeon
4031 Massillon Rd Suite A, Uniontown |
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Richard Gentile, MD
Cleveland Facial Plastic Surgeon
6505 Market St Suite A103, Boardman |
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Steven Goldman, MD
Cleveland Plastic Surgeon
3609 Park East Suite 206, Beachwood |
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Renuka Diwan
Cleveland Dermatologic Surgeon
29101 Health Campus Dr Ste 300, Westlake |
Recent Answers
I was told to come back with in three months to finish the syringe. I noticed that doctors on this website don't recommend this practice when using Juvaderm. What is your recommendation about saving Radiesse for future use ?
I would not recommend reusing a syringe of Radiesse. In the past, I know many practices routinely save unused filler product, properly labeled, for future use. This was often done to save patient additional costs to retouch an area. This is not routinely done anymore, and definitely not standard of care. Once a syringe has been open, there is a risk of bacterial contamination, even if it is used on the same person again. That is especially worrisome for a longer lasting filler such as Radiesse. For this reason, we do not routinely save syringes for patients in our clinic.
If it is not necessary for you to have an entire syringe for a treatment, your doctor can offer you smaller volumes (for example, radiesse comes in 0.3cc, 0.8cc, and 1.5cc.). I would find a reputable board certified dermatologist or plastic surgeon for your treatments in the future.
Best,
Dr. Margaret Mann
I'm looking to inject Radiesse to all the areas of my cheeks, including the buccal area. Is Radiesse used in those areas?
Radiesse is a great volumizing filler for augmenting the cheek area. Unlike Juvederm or Restylane, Radiesse is a more robust, thicker filler, which means a small volume goes a long way. It is also longer lasting than Juvederm and Restylane. It is ideal for revolumizing the cheek areas.
As always when it comes to fillers, what's more important than choosing a product is choosing the right physician. I would encourage you to seek an expert board certified dermatologic surgeon who understands the anatomy and the artistry involved.
Best,
Dr. Margaret Mann
Are MA's allowed to use mixing hubs to make full syringes of radiesse from partial used syringes from other clients to then be used on you? I was at a highly reputable medspa today when I asked for my radiesse touch up on my nose. I thought I had a remaining 3/4 of a syringe, but the assistant let it slip that they don't save your original to use on you. I was injected by one of these partially used syringes, should that pose a concern to me? Was it ethical for him to want to charge me more $?
It is absolutely NOT recommended that you share syringes of any filler. Once a syringe has been open, there is a risk of bacterial contamination, even if it is used on the same person again. For this reason, we do not routinely save syringes for patients in our clinic. If it has been used on other patients prior to you, there is an even higher risks for cross contamination, including HIV and hepatitis. I would find a reputable board certified dermatologist or plastic surgeon for your treatments in the future. If it is not necessary for you to have an entire syringe for a treatment, your doctor can offer you smaller volumes (for example, radiesse comes in 0.3cc, 0.8cc, and 1.5cc.) I would also encourage you to report this to the Medical Board of California to further investigate this for the safety of other patients.
Best,
Dr. Margaret Mann
