Juvederm Vs. Radiesse for Cheek Augmentation?

I favor Radiesse for cheek augmentation. I think the hyaluronic acids such as Juvederm work well in areas that have thinner skin and are more out to show a lump. Examples of these areas include the lower eyelid and lips. Radiesse seems to fill more given equal amounts and for a hollowed out cheek it is my preference. I will usually inject Radiesse into the cheeks and then wait about two weeks. If the lower eyelid tear trough is still hollowed out I will inject a hyaluronic acid to fill in... more

I have used both Juvederm and Radiesse to restore volume to the cheeks. Both work well, given that an adequate volume of filler is used. That being said, I personally favor Radiesse for cheek augmentation. It lasts longer and gives fantastic results. In fact, this is my preferred use for Radiesse. Radiesse can be mixed with local anesthesia and injected in a layered fashion to give a more youthful appearance. Results are immediate and there should be minimal bruising. Enjoy your new cheeks!... more

While I like both products very much, it is more cost effective to use Radiesse for skeletal augmentation. The technique involves precise placement of discreet boluses just above the existing bone structure followed by molding into a smooth even contour which looks very natural. Additional layers with the same filler or another product, such as Juvederm or Restylane can be added. Fat transfer is still the best procedure for purely volume restoration (not skeletal augmentation) in my... more