Does Radiesse last longer after repeat injections?

I had my first injection (1 syringe) of Radiesse done in May and by August the result was completely gone. I feel like I totally wasted my money because I paid for a result that the doctor told me was supposed to last 10 months to a year. So I had a second injection done in October (this month), and the doctor said it should last longer this time?

4 answers to “Does Radiesse last longer after...”

A: Radiesse: Appropriate Volume Correction Leads to Greater Satisfaction

Stephen Prendiville, MD

There is no question that Radiesse is very effective and that it lasts for a long time.  The typical result will last from 9-18 months with the average being roughly 1 year.  The major cause for dissatisfaction with fillers in the hands of an experienced injector  is lack of volume.  In... more

A: Full Correction is goal to longevity

Hassan Galadari, MD

One injection is never enough when it comes to Radiesse. I always tell my patients that we are building the foundation of a house. The first injection is there to set the tone. I either add a second to achieve the desired effect at the same time, or might even tell the patient to come back in a week's time. I... more

A: Radiesse is long lasting if injected properly

Brenda Dintiman, MD

I agree that the biggest problem I see is that patients needed two or three syringes to produce the results they were looking for such as filling of the nasolabial folds and creating definition and shape along the cheekbones. Many patients prefer to only be treated with one syringe and then are disappointed... more

A: Radiesse Longevity: Make Sure You Get Full Correction

Michael A. Persky, MD

Hi Nan, Studies on how long Radiesse lasts have shown it to last for between 9 to 15 months.  Many patients who would require 2 or 3 syringes for the proper correction, insist on only having one syringe for economic reasons.  Many facial plastic surgeons won't even inject only one syringe if... more

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