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Radiesse Sagging - Would More Filler Like my Cheeks?

asked 1 year ago by Santa Jowls in Northbrook, Il
Latest answer by Matthew Bridges, MD
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Tags: cheeks, jowls, nasolabial folds, smile, sagging, lift

The Radiesse I received was one syringe used along my nasal labia folds and at the point of my cheek bones that is nearest my nostrils. I hate the look. I now have droopy jowls, my cheeks are saggy,and my smile looks crowded, and the corners turn down due to the weight surrounding them. I naturally have voluptuous lips that now appear small and unnoticeable. The sallows of my cheeks is still prominent as I have "horsey face" now. Would it be best to add more filler to higher cheek bones?

6 answers to Radiesse Sagging - Would More Filler Like my Cheeks?

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Radiesse for facial sculpting

How long has it been?   I suggest waiting at least 2 weeks as some of what you may be seeing is swelling.  Radiesse is usally diluted with lidocaine and some patients swell up more than others.  The swelling then migrates south giving more jowels which improve as the swelling goes down.   We do love Radiesse in the cheeks and midface injected deeply for facial sculpting and I suggest that you speak with your Board Certified Plastic Surgeon doctor about trying this.... more
Grant Stevens, MD

Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon

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Radiesse Sagging - Would More Filler Like my Cheeks?

"Santa Jowls", I agree partially with what others have said in response to your question.  I would like to put this spin on it.  I assume that you, like most people who have facial fillers are looking for subtle improvement without surgery.  Like everything, it's all about your expectations.  It is difficult to make comments based on one photo, but here is what I think.  Overall, your face appears to have lost volume.  You can seen in the... more
Matthew Bridges, MD

Richmond Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Sometime the best Facial Rejuvenation is BEST achieved with a Customized Facelift Technique

Regarding: "Radiesse Sagging - Would More Filler Like my Cheeks? The Radiesse I received was one syringe used along my nasal labia folds and at the point of my cheek bones that is nearest my nostrils. I hate the look. I now have droopy jowls, my cheeks are saggy,and my smile looks crowded, and the corners turn down due to the weight surrounding them. I naturally have voluptuous lips that now appear small and unnoticeable. The sallows of my cheeks is still prominent as I have... more
Peter A. Aldea, MD

Memphis Plastic Surgeon
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Radiesse

There might be some swelling but inspite of that you have a problem. The radiesse was injected in the wrong areas. Id this persist then see a BOARD CERTIFIED PLASTIC SURGEON  TO DISCUSS YOUR OPTIONS. Radiesse can not be disolved and in certain areas can persist for a long time You problem may require surgery to comouflage the radiesse
Samir Shureih, MD

Baltimore Plastic Surgeon
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Radiesse as a facial filler

You might only be noticing the jowls more now because the smile creases arw better after the filler. You could benefit by more filler in the marionette lines but that won't address the jowls nor would more mid cheek augmentation. A facelift would help lift the jowls.
Ronald Shelton, MD

Manhattan Dermatologist
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More fillers?

I don't have a preop to compare to.  I think that you might investigate a cheek or lower face lift- longer lasting, more cost effective, and will address more of your needs.  Just a thought.
Scott E. Kasden, MD

Dallas Plastic Surgeon

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