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Can I Get Radiesse Injections to the Mid-cheek Area?

asked 1 year ago by rfrazar in Santa Monica, CA USA
Latest answer by Mark J. Lucarelli, MD
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I'm looking to inject Radiesse to all the areas of my cheeks, including the buccal area. Is Radiesse used in those areas?

22 answers to Can I Get Radiesse Injections to the Mid-cheek Area?

Radiesse is great to enhance cheeks

Radiesse is probably my favorite filler to enhance the cheeks. It provides great volume and projection to cheeks that have sunken with age or have never been full to begin with. It is also great for nasolabial folds, marionette lines and other areas of the face that require volumization or have deep lines. (I wouldn't recommend it for the lips, fine lines or tear troughs)

Grant Stevens, MD
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon

marinaplasticsurgery.com

Radiesse to the Midface: Great choice for the cheeks

Radiesse is a long lasting, calcium based filler which should be injected in a deeper plane than that of the hyaluronic acid based fillers. It is great for a volumizer in the cheek area as it is more of a soft tissue implant than the softer gels. You may want to try Radiesse in the deep malar area for increased cheek projection and then layer a hyaluronic acid based filler like Juvederm in the buccal area and tear trough. It really all depends on what areas you want treated and how much... more

Andrew P. Trussler, MD
Dallas Plastic Surgeon

Radiesse -- great for cheek augmentation

Radiesse is a great volumizing filler for augmenting the cheek area. Unlike Juvederm or Restylane, Radiesse is a more robust, thicker filler, which means a small volume goes a long way. It is also longer lasting than Juvederm and Restylane. It is ideal for revolumizing the cheek areas. As always when it comes to fillers, what's more important than choosing a product is choosing the right physician. I would encourage you to seek an expert board... more

Margaret Mann, MD
Cleveland Dermatologic Surgeon

Radiesse is a terrific filler for cheeks

Radiesse is an excellent filler for the cheeks. Also, it lasts longer than the hyaluronic acid fillers (Juvederm and Restylane). In general, though, most experts feel Radiesse is not the best choice for the lower eyelid / cheek junction ("tear trough"). Mark Lucarelli, MD, FACS Madison, WI

Mark J. Lucarelli, MD
Madison Oculoplastic Surgeon

www.UWHealth.org

Radiesse for cheek augmentation

Radiesse is a great filler for the cheek area. Not only does it fill in the area for about one year, but it also promotes the stimulation of new collagen ingrowth. It can have a very nice effect at restoring volume to the mid and upper cheek area, perhaps better than hyaluronic acid fillers (Restylane, Juvederm). Do not have Radiesse injected too close to the lower eyelids however. Best wishes, Dr.Bruno

William Bruno, MD
Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

Radiesse is great to reestablish the cheek fullness!

Radiesse is one of my favorite of all fillers because the results are amazing. It is one of my favorite procedures to do because I can be an artist with the face. It is a wonderful filler for many areas of the face, in particular, it is extremely effective for reestablishing the descent of the mid-cheek which gives a flattened appearance to the midface and accentuates the lower eyelid changes. The Radiesse rejuvinates the mid-face by establishing the fullness of the cheek and also will... more

Kimberley O'Sullivan, MD
Boston Plastic Surgeon

Radiesse works in mid cheek area, but do the apples first!

Yes this works but I would start by injecting higher, at the apples of your cheeks first and see how that looks. In many cases this is adequate to get a really nice cosmetic improvement. It really adds a nice rounded contour to the cheeks. Of course if you and your doctor feel that more is needed lower then go for it. As long as you have an experienced injector you should be fine.

Daniel J. Ladd Jr., DO
Austin Dermatologist

Radiesse for cheek augemtation

Radiesse works well for cheek volume augmentation especially in a liquid facelift. The product is good for volume, not for fine lines.

Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS
Seattle Plastic Surgeon

Radiesse excellent for cheeks

Radiesse is an excellent option for augmenting the cheeks. It is definitely one of the more difficult areas to treat, and it does take experience. I have had great results with filling in the cheeks, and I usually place deep injections. For filling in the lower areas of the cheek, I prefer a hyaluronic acid filler, which I think gives a softer, more natural result. For this reason, I will often use both fillers in the same patient to achieve a natural result.

Ryan Greene, MD, PhD
Fort Lauderdale Facial Plastic Surgeon

Is Radiesse Best filler for the Face and Buccal Area?

Hi rfazar, Radiesse can be used to replace lost volume in the face. More important than using Radiesse is the injecting physician. Therefore, choose your injecting physician most carefully. Good luck and be well. Dr. P

Michael A. Persky, MD
Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

Radiesse is an excellent filler for the mid cheek

Panfacial volume augmentation can make a big difference in one's appearance if there has been atrophy of the fatty tissue. Radiesse can last a year or even more in some patients and fills out the depressed mid cheek very nicely. There are the typical side effects as there are with all fillers, including the risk of bruising and lumps. If there is a delayed nodule (lump) it may need surgical removal but that should be very rare. See an experienced board-certified dermatologist... more

Ronald Shelton, MD
Manhattan Dermatologist

Radiesse is Our Preferred Injection for Cheeks

Hi rfraser. We actually prefer Radiesse in the buccal area. We like the consistency and longevity of the product and so do our patients. We call it the scaffold because of the way it supports the facial structure.

Harold J. Kaplan, MD
Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

Radiesse for the Cheeks

Radiesse and Sculptra are ideal fillers for the cheeks but not for the buccal (lip) area. Even with an experienced injector, treating the lips with Radiesse can lead to nodule formation so it is not worth the risk. Hyaluronic acid fillers work very nicely in the lip area. Contrary to some opinions on this page, you do not need a board certified plastic surgeon for this treatment. Seek an experienced and caring physician with whom you feel comfortable.

Mitchell Schwartz, MD
South Burlington Dermatologic Surgeon

dorsetstreetdermatology.com

Radiesse in Cheeks

Yes, Radiesse is a great option to augment cheeks. I would set up a consultation with an advanced injector to see what your best options are based on the structure of your face.

David V. Poole, MD
Orlando Plastic Surgeon

Radiesse filler for cheeks.

Yes, Radiesse may be an appropriate filler for the malar or cheek area. It may be thought of as a malleable cheek implant that although not permanent , will stimulate the body to produce Collagen in this area. It is best done deeper, just above the cheekbone.

Stephen Delia, M.D.
Boston Plastic Surgeon

Radiesse for cheek volume

In the correct patient in the correct hands Radiesse is a wonderful filler for what you seek. A consultation with your injecting physician will reveal what type of filler will be best for what you are seeking.

Purvisha Patel, MD
Germantown Dermatologist

Radiesse is great for adding volume to the cheek area

Radiesse is an excellent volumizer, however, in areas of high mobility such as the buccal area, a different filler, like hyaluronic acid may be better. In areas of high mobility, there is a higher risk of nodule formation. However the midface and the cheekbone areas are good sites for Radiesse. Please go to a board-certified dermatologist or plastic surgeon with training and experience in injecting Radiesse.

Emily Altman, MD
Short Hills Dermatologic Surgeon

www.advancedskinwisdom.com

Radiesse for cheeks and midface.

Yes, this is routinely done but requires a great deal of expertise. You should go to a surgeon who does this gradually to slowly build this area without creating lumps, etc.

Toby Mayer, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

Radiesse for cheeks

Radiesse is an excellent option to augment the cheek, including the buccal area. Your other options include hyaluronic acid fillers such as Restylane, Juvederm and Perlane. You can also consider Sculptra or fat transfer. Select a board certified facial plastic surgeon experienced in all the different fillers so you can know your options. Good luck!