Radiesse is A Great Filler but Not My Favorite Around the Eyes

Mark Berkowitz, MD answers: Radiesse for sunken eyes?

I'm 47 years old. I went for a consultation looking to find serums or products for my face. The lady I saw said not to waste time with products but said I look tired around my eyes and suggested getting Radiesse filler, Botox, and maybe Fraxel treatments.

Well, I can't afford it all but am considering the filler since my under eyes are a bit dark and sunken. Should I look at other fillers or would Radiesse be a good one to start with? Thanks for your advice!


Mark Berkowitz, MD
8 months ago

Radiesse is a great filler and one that I utilize al lof the time.  It is wonderful for  facial contouring of the cheeks, nasolabial fold,  and jaw line. Radiesse has little calcium deposits in it and it is preferable not to use it around the thin skin of the eyelid.  Most cosmetic surgeons would place the filler deep around the lower lids but if Radiesse were placed superficially it could be problematic.  As an Ocular Plastic Surgeon my favorite fillers are Restylane, Sculptra and Juvederm around the eyes.  You will find that each physician has their favorites and there will be some who do chose Radiesse.  Most important  make sure this is a physician who commonly treats around this delicate area. 

Botox and fractional resuracing ( Mixto or Fraxel) can be performed simultaneously.  It is impossible without a consultation for me to tell you which would work best for your case.

I offer all Realself.com readers, a recession buster, a liquid facelift  that includes 4 syringes of Radiesse, Juvederm,or  Evolence for only $1598 ( valid until May 31, 2009).

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