Fixing Facial (Jawline and Cheek) Asymmetry with Radiesse

asked 1 year ago by daisy_1981 in Bethesda, MD
Latest answer by Ronald Shelton, MD
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Tags: age 25-34, cheeks, jaw line, asymmetry, sagging, allergy, complication, thin face

I have a facial asymmetry. The right side of my face is thinner, whereas the left is wider and steeper. Same with the jaws. I look different from different angles and it bothers me a lot.

Right cheek sagged and looks small, whereas left is still high.. Surgeon recommended Radiesse. I researched the product and saw pictures of complications here. Scared. I am very allergic too. Would you recommend it? Isnt it too early to use Radiesse for a 30 y.o.?

10 answers to Fixing Facial (Jawline and Cheek) Asymmetry with Radiesse

Fillers for Facial Augmentation

Radiesse and Perlane are great fillers for facial augmentation in the cheek, chin and haw areas. The goal is to create the proper aesthetically shaped facial features responsible for creating a ruggedly handsome male face in men or a soft, heart-shaped face in woman...not just evening out asymmetries.

Francis R. Palmer, III, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

drfrancispalmer.com

Radiesse or Perlane or Fat Injections for facial volumization

If you are an allergic individual it is still doubtful that you will get an allergic reaction to Radiesse, but it is possible. Lumps are usually related to a physical collection of the material and not an allergic reaction, although an immune reaction granuloma could occur months later. If you are concerned with this filler despite its safety record, consider fat injections and as it's your material (if there's enough to harvest on you) you wouldn't get an allergic... more

Ronald Shelton, MD
Manhattan Dermatologist

Radiesse for Facial Asymmetry

Radiesse is an excellent choice for treatment of facial asymmetry. Allergy testing is not required as allergies are quite rare. You are not too young as I frequently use Radiesse to correct problems in 20 and 30 year olds. Radiesse is actually not a filler but a stimulator of your own collagen which then acts to volumize tissue in a gradual, progressive, and predictable manner. Radiesse is comprised of calcium-based microspheres suspended in a water-based gel. The gel carrier causes... more

Mitchell Schwartz, MD
South Burlington Dermatologic Surgeon

dorsetstreetdermatology.com

Fixing facial assimetry with Radiesse

Facial assymetry is quite common at different degrees. Radiesse can be an excellent filler to treat the asymmetry you are describing. Make sure that the procedure is performed by a Board Certified Dermatologist or Plastic Surgeon. Radiesse is an inert calcium salt (Hydroxyappatite); therefore I wouldn't worry about allergy.

Eugene Mandrea, MD
Chicago Dermatologist

www.lakeviewderm.com

Facial Asymmetry is both common and correctable #Radiesse #Sculptra

Facial Asymmetry is both common and correctable. All of us have some degree of facial asymmetry. If it bothers you, then Radiesse is a good choice for correction with immediate results lasting about 12 months. Complications are unusual if you find an experienced injector. An alternative would be Sculptra, which has gradual results lasting up to two years, possibly longer. Sculptra requires multiple treatment (2-3) while Radiesse requires a single treatment. Both would be reasonable options... more

Stephen Weber, MD
Lone Tree Facial Plastic Surgeon

Facial contouring and correction of facial asymmetry- best approach, #liposuction, #beauty, #breastfeedingandcosmeticsurgery

Dear Daisy_1981 Thank you for your question. Facial contouring can be acheived with many techniques- using fillers, micro fat grafting, facial implants, liposuction( micro) and sometimes lifting. With the fillers- Radiesse and Restylane/Perlane will give you an immediate correction (lasting a year or so), Sculptra will result in a correction over several months (lasting 2 to 3 years).... they are all good for facial shaping. A newer filler is using PRP- platelet rich plasma... more

Trevor M. Born, MD
Toronto Plastic Surgeon

Adjusting facial asymmetry with Radiesse

Radiesse works well as filler plus it stimulates your own collagen production, and is perfectly suitable for evening out the asymmetrical areas of the cheeks and jawlines. Radiesse does not require allergy testing prior to injections however there are warnings on the product for patients with multiple allergies. The warnings are as follows: Radiesse should not be used in patients who have severe allergies marked by a history of anaphylaxis or history or presence of multiple... more

Emily Altman, MD
Short Hills Dermatologic Surgeon

www.advancedskinwisdom.com

Facial asymmetry

Facial asymetry is common, but subtle. You need a full evaluation by a BOARD CERTIFIED PLASTIC SURGEON (AMERICAN BOARD OF PLASTIC SURGERY), for evaluation diagnosis and appropriate plan of treatment. The asymmetry can be soft tissue or boney and can be a combination. therefore aan understanding of the problem and proper diagnosis will help with treatment plans

Samir Shureih, MD
Baltimore Plastic Surgeon

You might try sculptra too

Daisy, ?Radiesse should work well to correct asymmetry but if you have a large difference in volume from one side to the other you might prefer sculptra as you will get more volume for your cost and it will last longer. See an experienced dermatologist or plastic surgeon and see what they have to say.

Jo Herzog, MD
Birmingham Dermatologist

Radiesse and Facial Symmetry

Radiesse is one of several potential steps which can be used for correcting facial asymmetry. Typically, Radiesse can be a good choice for mild asymmetry, while facial implants or surgery can be helpful for mild to severe facial asymmetry.