Midface Radiesse

Mehryar (Ray) Taban, MD answers: Can Radiesse restore volume in cheeks?

I am 52 years old. I have been using Restylane for the folds around my mouth and nose.I have had some improvement. However, I notice that my skin is sagging (of course at my age.) I have lost some weight. If I pull my cheeks back slightly, my folds and sagging improve. Can the volume be replaced in one's face? Would Radiesse be a good product for this as it helps the body produce its own collagen? I have a long face, which does not help this matter.


Mehryar (Ray) Taban, MD
3 months ago

Good question. A major component of midface sagging, contributing to the folds around your mouth and nose (nasolabial fold) is loss of facial volume/fat as one ages.  By filling up the midface area with own's fat or other product, the folds can improve.  Radiesse is actually a good option for the midface area and lasts longer than restylane.

Good luck.

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