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?

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Radiesse is long lasting if injected properly

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 that after the swelling resolves they didnt get the dramatic results they wanted. If your doctor is experienced in using fillers, he or she will be able to let you know how much filler... more

Radiesse Longevity: Make Sure You Get Full Correction

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 what you need is two or three because the surgeon doesn't want an unsatisfied patient speaking ill of her/his treatment. In the case where one syringe will not lead to enough correction, after the... more

Michael A. Persky, MD

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Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

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Radiesse

I advocate the use of serial injections of Radiesse rather than having high volume syringes of Radiesse injected. In some patients, 2 syringes may be appropriate, while in others a 1/2 syringe may be better suited. The use of serial injections allows for product to work in a synergistic manner and actually slowly gradually build up an appropriate collagen response.

Radiesse: Appropriate Volume Correction Leads to Greater Satisfaction

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 other words, some patients will require 2-3 syringes in order to correct deep nasolabial folds. If the problem is not appropriately addressed to begin with, the result will not be perceived to have lasted... more

Full Correction is goal to longevity

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 would not inject more than 3 in one setting, especially when it comes to a material that is not as forgiving as the HAs. Unlike the work on Restylane where an injection 4 months after... more

Does Radiesse last longer, the second time it's injected?

Radiesse lasts about 10-12 months however, the results, like all fillers, depends upon using the correct volume for the proper correction. If too little is used, the results seem to go away sooner. Have a full correction each time the Radiesse is injected and this should make the rersults last longer.

Does Radiesse Last Longer w/ Repeat Injections?

Hi Nan. Because the body develops new collagen in response to the Radiesse injections, we do see that for patients that are consistent with their treatments, they can go slightly longer between treatment. What happens is not that the product dissipates slower, but rather than over time, the body has developed new collagen in response to the "scaffold" that Radiesse has created and this leads to longer durations between treatments.

Harold J. Kaplan, MD

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Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

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Radiesse and need for repeat injections

Radiesse is a filler made up of bone minerals (calcium and phosphate) and a water-based gel carrier. The water-based gel carrier normally dissolves over the first three months and then the remaining products (bone minerals) slowly dissolve by the body's absorption of the minerals over the remainder of 6-9 months. This coincides with the appearance you are seeing where you feel that the product is completely gone. However, there is still product there. What this usually means is that you... more

Radiesse Duration of Effect and Repeated Treatments

Thanks for the great question. First, Radiesse should last 9 to 12 months in most patients. However, this requires that the injections are well-placed and that your injector has a clear understanding of facial anatomy and aesthetics. Second, there is some evidence that Radiesse stimulates your body make more collagen. In some patients, after multiple treatments, a longer effect (or even permanent change) can be seen. This is not true in every case, however. Best of luck! more

Radiesse Longevity

With subsequent injections, overtime in my experience the product does last longer. Consistency of use is key to creating longevity. I also encourage full correction with my patients. This means that most patients require 2-3 syringes to see maximum benefit and to set them in motion for greater longevity of the product. Collagen stimulation occurs at the site where the product is placed, so with time we can achieve a wonderful, longer lasting result.