Unhappy with Radiesse Results - I Can't Tell Much Difference

i dont think my fillers worked. i had rediesse around my nose, mouth and chin area. i just dont feel like you can tell much differnce, is it normal to not see much of a change? was i expecting too much?

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Radiesse filler side effects

Radiesse provides incredible results in the right hands. Generally, when patients are unhappy it's because the expectations were not addressed or conveyed appropriately in advance. There are 2 possibilities: 1. not enough product was used to achieve the result or 2. some patients with round faces or generous cheeks can have difficulty seeing results unless a larger amount of product is used or a concurrent lift is performed. Talk with your surgeon about options to... more

No Change from Radiesse

Radiesse has given physicians and patients a new dimension in facial contouring by revolumizing the aging face through a minimally invasive approach. Radiesse injections are well-tolerated by patients. They have a low incidence of side effects and results in high patient satisfaction. The effectiveness of your Radiesse treatment depends on your physician’s ability to visualize the desired changes and to select and skillfully administer the best treatments alone or in combination.... more

Can't See Difference after Radiesse.

Hi 5565. It's difficult to say what's going on without looking at the before and after pictures. It's likely that if you did this many areas and only had 1 syringe that you might need more. An experienced injector would tell you if they were being conservative with the product so as to set the excpectation that you might need more. Return to your injector with your concerns and take a peek at the photos. That's a good starting point for... more

Harold J. Kaplan, MD

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Fillers for the face

It might be helpful for you to see your doctor again and review and photographs if available from before your treatment. You might just need some more but you should hold a mirror to look immediately before the injections and then again after to see the difference while the doctor is there for you to discuss the result. Often we try to obtain subtle result, without people knowing that you had your face filled out. You may note that other people might start to give you compliments on... more