How long does Radiesse last?

The period of time that Radiesse lasts varies with the location of the injection. When Radiesse is used to treat the nasolabial fold, which is an area with a lot of movement in facial expression, then it is safe to say that it will last between 6 and 9 months. When Radiesse is used to fill an area... more

I have used Radiesse in my practice since 2003 and have found it to last for about 12 months (I agree with a previous post which stated 9-15 months).  However, in my hands, the primary indication and the greatest level of satisfaction has been for treatment of the nasolabial folds (defining line that... more

Hi Anon, I do not use Radiesse under the eyes in the tear trough hollow because unlike hyaluronic acids (Juvederm, Restylane, and Prevelle Silk) it is not reversible.  Sometimes hyaluronic acids can be used to camouflage the "bumps" until the Radiesse dissolves.  Radiesse can last up to... more

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

Radiesse is known as calcium hydroxyapatite. It is similar in structure to dental enamel. It is quite biocompatible, but because of its thicker nature needs to be placed in the deep dermal layer of the skin. When injected, it is roughly 70% gel carrier and 30% active ingredient. In most cases it takes 10-12... more

I agree with the previous authors on most points. In my opinion, Radiesse should not be used for treating the tear trough orinfraorbital hollowing. There are better solutions with a small particle size. While patients may tolerate surface irregularities, granulomas, or assymetries in the nasolabial, these... more

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

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

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

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