I had 2 syringes of Radiesse, 0.8 injected into both cheeks in late April, 11' by an R.N. working as an daily basis giving injections of several different fillers. She told me I could expect the filler to last at least for 9 mos. to a year. By June of 11', my cheeks were flat, as if nothing was used to enhance my facial looks. I contacted the Mfr. I believe, who is Mertz, (sp) and they contacted the R.N. who claimed that I needed at least 1.5 per syringe. She never told me that. No photo given
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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.
Radiesse is a stimulatory filler that is an excellent option for patients who desire a longer-lasting filler alternative to hyaluronic acid dermal fillers. In our office, we use Radiesse to complement structural areas of the face and contour bony prominences. Our office also is a center of...
Both of these products stimulate collagen, but are used in different ways. One advantage of Radiesse is that you get some fill for immediate gratification with collagen stimulation occurring later. With Sculptra, it takes several months to see the effects of collagen formation.
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