How long does Radiesse last?

I have had Radiesse put under my eyes and came up with redness and bumps. Will this REALLY go away. I hate to look at myself and explain it. I'm very depresses over this!! It has been 2 an half mo. I'm hoping I don't have to wait a year or more. I can't stand what happened and is their an answer out their??

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20 answers to “How long does Radiesse last?”

A: Radiesse best for non eye areas

Scott M. Gayner, MD

Radiesse can certainly last 12-18 months, but I tend not to use it around the eyes. Because it is a thicker product that requires a larger needle to inject, I prefer to use Juvederm around the eyes. Perhaps an injection of a steroid might help some of your symptoms, and I would discuss this with your Doctor.

A: Radiesse lasts about a year

Philip Young, MD

It slowly goes down with time but can last for longer than a year. In fact biopsies of areas that have had radiesse injections have shown that it can last up to 3 years or more.  But the volume that remains later on is no more than 30% of the original volume that was injected. The area that is injected... more

A: Use of injectable fillers below eyes should be considered very carefully

S. Randolph Waldman, MD

Radiesse is an excellent injectable implant for the naso-labial furrows and for the corners of the mouth and we use it frequently. However we do not use Radiesse in the area around the eyes because complications and side effects may be frequent and long lasting. The size of the needle required to insert the... more

A: Radiesse lasts up to a year

Hratch Karamanoukian, MD

Clinical studies have shown that Radiesse lasts approximately 1 year. Most patients require more than 1 injection to acheive their desired correction in the nasolabial areas. regarding the eyes, tear troughs, a good response can also be obtained with fat transfer - it also avoids the lumpiness... more

A: About a Year

Scott E. Kasden, MD

Radiess is a filler that is injected, and then a second injection is given five weeks after the first.  The Result is rated up to a year.

A: You need see your physician and discuss your results.

Stephen A. Goldstein, MD

Radiesse® (calcium hydroxyapatite). Is chemically found in bone and dental enamel. Radiesse® lasts over a year. Aggressive massage in the area may be beneficial. The bottom line is to go back and discuss your results with your treating physician/injector. Thanks for your question.

A: Fat is best for tear trough deformity

Robert M. Freund, MD

I am sorry for your problems. Radiesse should last for about 12 months and the easiest way to soften the lumpy appearance is with massage. My big concerns with any of the synthetic fillers when considering correction of the tear trough is visibility and inadequate correction. The skin over the tear trough is... more

A: Do not have Radiesse injected around your eyes

David Shafer, MD

Radiesse is a great product when used properly. For the cheeks and nasolabial creases, it is excellent. This is because it can be placed in a deeper dermal plane and maintains its volume for 6 to 12 months. For thinner skin areas, such as around the eyes, I would recommend a hyaluronic acid product such as... more

A: Radiesse isn't best used under the eyes

Richard P. Rand, MD

The tear troughs are best filled with HA fillers like Restylane for all the reasons listed in the other responses. Unfortunately, the problem you have may be there for a year at least. Massage and time and cover-up are your best friends and only reasonable answers. I wouldn't advise injecting anything more... more

A: Ten years of Radiesse

Kenneth R. Francis, MD

Radiesse first came to the United States about 10 or 12 years ago as Radiance FN.  Due to trademarking issues the name was changed to Radiesse.  The chemical composition of the material is calcium hydroxylapatite particles suspended in a water based gel carrier.  The initial claims by the... more

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