Perlane Vs Radiesse for Cheeks

How to choose between the two?  I prefer Perlane just because to me it is a more natural product found in soft tissues.  Radiesse is a calcium based product not much different than what is found in bone.  It can give a nice result as well, but you can not dissolve it if you have a problem with it.

Both Perlane and Radiesse are great choices for cheek augmentation.  They are thicker than Restylane and provide a nice, "umph" for 6-9 months.  For my first time cheek patients I often choose Perlane because it is, "kinder and gentler" the first few days.  The Radiesse tends to have more swelling during this time.  The advantage of the Radiesse is that it lasts maybe a couple of months longer than the Perlane.  I will often give patients this... more

There are a variety of different fillers for the face and each has its own specific characteristic and longevity. The most important thing is the quality of your injector. An experienced injector should be able to give you smooth, natural results, no matter what material is used. Specifically for the cheeks, I prefer to use Radiesse. I use an intra-oral technique where the filler is injected through the mouth. I have been using this method for over a year and will never go back to... more

Greetings Joann~ Perlane and Radiesse are both excellent products and work beautifully in the cheeks. I definitely do NOT agree that Perlane is inherently smoother and won't cause lumps...these things are very injector dependent and not substance dependent. Good injectors can get beautiful smooth results in men and women with either product. Some patients do feel they get more longevity with Radiesse than Perlane for the cheeks. If you are apprehensive about having... more

Joannh, Radiesse tends to be more expensive, and it definitely lasts longer, which means, if you love your results you are thrilled, and if you don't like them, you are very unhappy. Unlike Perlane, Restylane, and Juvederm, Radiesse can't be easily removed with hyaluronidase if you are displeased or if there is a reaction. I disagree with the concept that "Perlane is softer and looks better for WOMEN". That is a strange suggestion. Filler is sculpting material and... more

I use and love both perlane and Radiesse for shaping Cheeks.  Here's my take and how I present each to our many filler patients who use one or both. Perlane very easy to use, very minimal lumipness, swelling or bruising, doesn't give cord effect in NLF when patienst smile like Radiesse sometimes does.  You can have it today and go out tonight. less expensive at $800 per 1.0 cc syringe than Radiesse doesn't last as long as Radiesse (8-9 months... more

While good results can be seen with either product, I almost always use Radiesse in the cheeks due to it's greater "lifting" ability to give nicer results. It is also significantly longer-lasting. As always, make sure you have an experienced injector as Radiesse injections cannot be reversed if you don't like the results. The one advantage of Perlane is that it can be reversed.

Both Perlane & Radiesse are excellent cheek fillers. Perlane has been around longer and we have great expertise with it. As well, if there is a problem such as nodules or migration, hyaluronidase can be injected to dissolve the filler. Perlane is a softer filler and more moldable. Radiesse offers a more firm product that often lasts longer. However, if there is a nodule or migration, it is difficult or sometimes not possible to dissolve the product. Both fillers are used in men &... more