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Can I Have Cheek Implants While I Have Existing Radiesse?

asked 4 months ago by weschai
Latest answer by William Portuese, MD
Question viewed 104 times
Tags: filler, timing

I have had six 1.5cc syringes of Radiesse injected in my cheeks over the past two years. The last two were injected in October 2011. I would like to have combined malar implant surgery in March 2012. How would the Radiesse affect the implant surgery? Should I wait? If so, how long?

6 answers to Can I Have Cheek Implants While I Have Existing Radiesse?

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I have had six 1.5cc syringes of Radiesse injected in my cheeks over the past two years. The last two were injected in October 2

Depends on the experience of the plastic and cosmetic surgeon performing the cheek augmentation with cheek implants. The most important factor is that your plastic and cosmetic surgeon have a firm understanding of the proper aeethetics of facial beauty for the proper creation of a naturally, more beautiful set of cheeks. Augmenting the facial skeleton takes a quantum level more aethteic judgement IMHO. I perform many cheek augmentations with cheek... more
Francis R. Palmer, III, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

drfrancispalmer.com

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Wait at least a year after Radiesse

I would not jump into cheek implants so soon after Radiesse. It lasts 12-18 months. If you do it while the Radiesse is still in place you may underestimate the volume of the cheek implant needed. I would advise you to wait at least a year after the last injection and then proceed cautiously. Good luck with your decision, Dr. Schuster in Boca Raton.
Steven Schuster, MD

Boca Raton Plastic Surgeon
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Cheek implants with existing Radiesse

It is certainly acceptable to undergo cheek augmentation after having Radiesse placed in the cheek area. Though, in order to select the best implant shape and size, it would be better to wait until most of the filler has dissolved,. The cheek implants are inserted directly over the bone and all the Radiesse will be located above the implant. The implants are placed through an intraoral approach usually under a general anesthesia and the Radiesse will not be in the same surgical... more
William Portuese, MD

Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.seattlefacial.com

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Cheek augmentation soon after fillers

I agree, it is best to wait until all the Radiesse is absorbed. Your sugeon is then able to find the right implant size and shape for you.
Michael A. Jazayeri, MD

Santa Ana Plastic Surgeon
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Cheek implants after filler.

It is best to wait until the filler absorbs before you go ahead. With the filler present you may wind up picking an implant that is too big or too small. I usually take photos of my patients and consider surgery when they return to how they looked before the filler. You should discuss this with your surgeon. The amount and location of the filler will play into his or her recommendation on timing as well.
Adam Tattelbaum, MD

Washington DC Plastic Surgeon
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Cheek Implants in Patient with Radiesse Present

You had Radiesse, which will last 12-18 months, injected in you cheeks just 4 months ago. At this time it will be difficult to select the proper implant size - do you place an implant that satisfies your present needs or an implant that will be too big now but proper after the Radiesse dissolves? It is best for you t wait another 8-12 months.
Richard W. Fleming, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

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