How Long Should 3 Syringes of Radiesse Last?

3 syringes of Radiesse may cover the cheeks alone. 2 syringes covers the nasolabial grooves and 1 syringe covers the marionette grooves. That is a rough estimate of the amount of radiesse needed in many patients. It is time to go back and get the other syringes of radiesse done. I know it is a lot and it is expensive but it should last about a year or more when you get enough put in, otherwise you are just wasting your money by underfilling the areas. I normally do it in 2 or more... more

3 syringes may sound like a lot, but it isn't that much when you are treating an entire face. You may have needed 1 syringe or more on each cheek, a third syringe to do the marionettes, and a fourth for the nasolabial lines. There is swelling initially which can make it look like you got more full than you really did. After 2-3 weeks all of the swelling and bruising should be gone, and you can really see what you look like. Radiesse usually does last 9-12 months. However, the aging... more

Most patients with injectable fillers respond better with serial injections.  A one and done serial loading on a day is not as effective in my opinion and can lead to untoward sequlae.  Repeat injection preferably between 6 to 14 weeks will help maximize the effectiveness of your first treatment.

Radiesse typically lasts 1 year or more. 3 syringes in you may not have been enough; it depends on your age and how fast your body metabolizes the filler. The other thing I sometimes see is patients who lose weight and then require more filler sooner since the face shows the weight loss more than anywhere else. The radiesse that you had is providing a support network for your face, but sounds like you require additional radiesse or other filler to complete the job.

Radiesse usually lasts about 12 months.  By you stating that if flattened a few days after treatment, sound like the swelling subsided but you need more filler. Go back to your doctor and get some more if you are not completely satisfied.