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What Qualifies Someone to Inject This Radiesse?

asked 7 months ago by anon
Latest answer by Kris M. Reddy, MD, FACS
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Tags: face, consultation, filler, plan, preparation, qualifications, recommendation, treatment

What should I know about a procedure and who is performing it before I get a filler (like Radiesse) in my face?

11 answers to What Qualifies Someone to Inject This Radiesse?

Who is qualified to inject Radiesse?

Excellent question. The manufacturer will sell the product to any licensed physician. However, as a patient, it's important for you to select a doctor who is knowledgeable about facial anatomy and skilled in injecting----and, even more significantly, has the ability to know when and in which areas the filler will be beneficial-----and when it's inappropriate or too much. I would not want to be injected by anyone other than a board certified plastic surgeon or dermatologist. Often, I... more

Robert L. Kraft, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

www.foresthillsplasticsurgery.com

Fillers

Radiesse is a long lasting filler about one year to one year and a half.it si gradually absorbed by the body. it is good filler for deep major lines and filling deep tissue. Lumpiness can happen and redness, this is related to the expertise of the injector and where and how superficial it is injected. In my opinion ONLY WELL TRAINED PHYSICIAN IN THEIR SPECIALTY SHOULD INJECT ANY FILLER. A knowledge of the detailed facial anatomy is manditory. Not all specialties have working knowledge of... more

Samir Shureih, MD
Baltimore Plastic Surgeon

Qualifications to inject radiesse

Any physician who has a medical license can purchase radiesse. The training and degree of the injector varies from state to state. However, minimal requirements are not high. For an excellent injection which is truly customized to you, you will need to go to an expert and experienced physician injector. Do your homework, and consult with several injectors to understand your options.

Kris M. Reddy, MD, FACS
West Palm Beach Plastic Surgeon

www.drkrisreddy.com

Physicians that inject Radiesse

I would recommend Radiesse be performed by any board certified dermatologist or plastic surgeon with experience in injecting all types of fillers.

Steven Hacker, MD
West Palm Beach Dermatologic Surgeon

Beware of the bargains

I tell patients to beware of the bargains. Only a qualified , well trained plastic surgeon or dermatologist with a good eye should inject fillers. Many can be trained to inject but unless you can see where to put the product the result will not be optimal. Unless you know the anatomy well and are experienced with fillers you should not use them. There are many nurses , dentists and other less qualified individuals out there that are offering "bargin fillers". Be aware of who... more

Jo Herzog, MD
Birmingham Dermatologist

Radiesse should be done only by board certified plastic surgeons and dermatologists.

Hi. Radiesse in particular is a very effective but not very forgiving filler. It requires excellent eye and technique. It should be injected only by a specialist.

George J. Beraka, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Who should inject wrinkle fillers like Radiesse?

Radiesse (and similar fillers like Juvederm and Restylane) should be injected by a board certified physician, although there are many physicians who supervise aestheticians or nurses to inject fillers and Botox or Dysport. Radiesse can last a year or more and cannot be dissolved or removed, so make sure you know and trust your injector's credentials and experience.

Donna Rich, MD
Houston Plastic Surgeon

Who is qualified to inject Radiesse?

Who is allowed to inject Radiesse and who is qualified are very different questions. The companies will sell products including Radiesse to anyone that has a medical license. This means that pathologists can purchase this even if they have never treated a live person in their career. Who is qualified to inject Radiesse is someone that is trained to do these injections and that understands the anatomy of the areas. They are usually Facial plastic surgeons, dermatologists, plastic... more

Kenneth Beer, MD
Palm Beach Dermatologic Surgeon

www.palmbeachcosmetic.com

How to choose your Radiesse injector

Radiesse, unlike Sculptra, will allow any physician or "MD Spa Director" to purchase and inject their product with minimal training, if any. Always ask about the experience of the injecting physician and make sure they have all of the "tools" to use, such as all of the various facial fillers (Sculptra, Radiesse, Perlane, Restylane, and Juvederm) that are approved for use in the United States. If possible, look for someone who is on the medical education faculty for one of... more

Mitchell Schwartz, MD
South Burlington Dermatologic Surgeon

dorsetstreetdermatology.com

Who Is Qualified To Inject Radiesse

You should always go to a trained professional. Dermatologists would be the best place to start. There are many RN's, nurse practitioners, and estheticians who inject Radiesse as well as other fillers; however you should check their credentials and their experience before you have non MD's inject you. Some Plastic Surgeons also inject fillers and would be well trained to do so.

Sheri G. Feldman, MD
Beverly Hills Dermatologist

Qualification for Injecting Skin Fillers (Radiesse, Juvederm, Restylane)

The law varies from state to state on who CAN physically inject fillers, be it an aesthetician, RN or a physician. As a result there are many salons where a MD "director" is supposedly supervising the salons injectors as they inject fillers, Botox and apply lasers to people's faces. This is quite common and generates billions of dollars to Allergan, Medicis, salon owners and these doctors. Personally, But that was not your question. To paraphrase you, you asked who SHOULD be injecting... more