Radiesse the best filler for saving money?

 Radiesse made a statement that Radiesse filler saves consumers money and trips to the doctor’s office. "One RADIESSE syringe delivers 30% to 62% more filler product than other fillers on the market today at virtually the same cost of treatment.".  do you agree that Radiesse is the most economical choice for consumers looking to plump up cheeks, smooth out facial wrinkles and hide facial folds?

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A: Radiesse does not save money

Stella Desyatnikova, MD

Radiesse syringe has 1.3 cc of product. Restylane and Juvederm have respectably 1.0 and 0.8 cc. For physicians to buy it may be close to the same price, but it is different for the patient. Most physicians charge significantly more for Radiesse, and considering the results last about the same for all of these... more

A: There is no one filler for all areas of the face

Shahram Salemy, MD

Each area of the face needs to be addressed individually, and different fillers work better for different areas of the face-- there is no one filler that should always be used in all areas of the face for all patients.  Therefore, I think it would be an error to advertise Radiesse as such.

A: Yes Radiesse is very cost effective and long lasting

David Hansen, MD

A Radiesse syringe is 1.3 cc whereas Juvederm is 0.8 cc. Radiesse runs $850/syr and lasts around 1 yr whereas Juvederm runs $550/syr and lasts around 9 months. Radiesse is great for cheek volume and Nasolabial folds whereas Juvederm is great for frown lines, crows feet and lip augmentations. Both have their... more

A: Radiesse is cost effective especially for facial "volume" correction.

Stephen A. Goldstein, MD

There are many soft tissue fillers available to choose from and each one has its own properties and characteristics. Radiesse (formerly known as Radiance) is comprised of a naturally occurring mineral that is found in human bone and teeth called Calcium Hydroxylapatite. Radiesse is FDA approved for... more

A: Radiesse vs. HA fillers: It is like comparing apples and oranges

Robert M. Freund, MD

Radiesse has more volume per syringe than either Juvederm or Restylane. Radiesse hurts more and needs a nerve block, while the others do not! Radiesse does not work for fine lines or lips. Although Radiesse claims to last for one to three years, I have not been impressed that it lasts any longer than Juvederm.... more

A: Radiesse is the best off-the-shelf filler for the cheeks

David Shafer, MD

I agree that Radiesse is the best off-the-shelf cheek filler for the money. The Radiesse syringe has more volume and gives longer lasting results than the other fillers when used in the cheek. A typical patient may require 1 to 2 syringes of Radiesse for a full treatment, but 3 to 4 syringes of any of the... more

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