Radiesse Injection Technique-internal (Through Mouth) Vs External?

asked 7 months ago by wonderingabout... in Portland, OR
Latest answer by Steven F. Weiner, MD
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Tags: comparison, risk, technique

Is it true that it is safer to have Radiesse injected externally rather than internally (up through the mouth into the cheeks)? I am very worried about nerve damage or worse: blindness!!! Additionally, if someone would be kind enough to recommend a surgeon in the Portland, OR area- an expert in facial fillers for cheek augmentation, I would greatly appreciate it!

6 answers to Radiesse Injection Technique-internal (Through Mouth) Vs External?

Radiesse Injection Technique-internal (Through Mouth) Vs External?

I have used Radiesse to shape the Cheeks, Chin and Jaw Line for many years and IMHO, there's no value, reason or need to inject Radieese through the mouth for Cheek Augmentation. What's the most important in Cheek Augmentation, using Perlane or Radiesse, as with any plastic and cosmetic surgery procedure is the proper aesthetic judgement of how much to use and where it's placed. Fillers have no inherent knowledge of where and how much they need to be... more

Francis R. Palmer, III, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

drfrancispalmer.com

Injection Techniques with Radiesse

These types of techniques are injector preference specific... There is no right or wrong way. In my office we "prefer" injecting from the outside of the skin. As for risks, they are almost the same... I would highly encourage you to go to a reputable place with a highly experienced provider. Radiesse is a fabulous product if used correctly. Patient satisfaction is very high when used and injected correctly. Dr. Grant Stevens ... more

Grant Stevens, MD
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon

marinaplasticsurgery.com

Radiesse should not be injected through the mouth

When injecting through the mouth, you risk dragging oral bacteria along the needle and infecting the area where the filler is placed. There is no advantage to this technique. The absolute safest way to inject Radiesse in my opinion is using the blunt cannula technique. There risk of bruising, swelling, and vascular injury is minimized and results are optimized. Cleansing the skin with Hibiclens and alcohol will help prevent infection.

Steven F. Weiner, MD
Pensacola Facial Plastic Surgeon

Technique for Radiesse

First, you should select a physician who is experienced in the techniques of filler injections. The depth and location of the filler placement is different for each of these products. There are advantages and disadvantages of each. The answer to your question about the technique for Radiesse injections applies to all fillers - sterility is important. Inject through the skin, not a contaminated field like the mouth. Injecting through the mouth will not be safer.

Richard W. Fleming, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

No reason to inject Radiesse through the mouth

Radiesse can be used to shape the cheeks and other areas of the face. There is absolutely no reason to inject the product through the mouth. Find an experienced injector in your area that has used Radiesse or other fillers to augment the face.

Donna Rich, MD
Houston Plastic Surgeon

Best Radiesse injection techniques

Because filler injections are an art as much as a science, it is especially important to remember that the experience and artistic ability of your injecting physician is the most critical part to your achieving a beautiful, natural result. I have been injecting Radiesse for over 8 years and am a member of the Radiesse Medical Education Faculty so I train other physicians how to inject Radiesse. In select cases for many years I have been using the "intraoral injection... more

Mitchell Schwartz, MD
South Burlington Dermatologic Surgeon

dorsetstreetdermatology.com

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