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What Happens to Radiesse over the Long Haul?

asked 1 year ago by jfknight in Indiana
Latest answer by Anil R. Shah, MD
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Tags: cheeks

I had 2 syringes of radiesse put in my cheeks and am pleased with the result. I had one put in last December(11 months) and June(5 months). I know some about radiesse but I'm curious as to why I see some sites say the effects of radiess lasts about 3 years yet injections are recommended about every year. Will my results stay at least to some degree after a year or is it just gone as if I never had it done?

7 answers to What Happens to Radiesse over the Long Haul?

Radiesse Duration

Radiesse's duration depends on the location of injection with areas of high mobility (nasolabial folds) lasting significantly less than immobile areas (cheeks). Radiesse is a stimulatory filler which is replaced and turned into collagen over time.

Anil R. Shah, MD
Chicago Facial Plastic Surgeon

Radiesse Longevity

As Radiesse a "stimulatory" filler, during the first 3 months after injection it will transition as it stimulates production of your own collagen. I let my patients know to tell me if they prefer the initial fuller look and to return in approximately 3 months for "touch up" injections, if desired. The length of time the results will last will vary greatly from patient to patient. I tell my patients that they should expect at least a year of nice improvement and then... more

Mitchell Schwartz, MD
South Burlington Dermatologic Surgeon

dorsetstreetdermatology.com

How long does Radiesse Last?

Hi jf. Generally speaking we tell our patients that Radiesse is going to last in the neighborhood of 9-12 months. We like to err on the side of a conservative estimate. Better to tell a patient it will last 9 months and have it last 12-15 than vice versa. As for what happens to the product, it is slowly absorbed and dissipated by the body over that time.

Harold J. Kaplan, MD
Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

Radiesse increases collagen. "lasts" 12-15 months

The volume effect of Radiesse lasts for 12-15 months as per the latest study results. For the first "half" of this effect the Radiesse is being gradually replaced by fibrous collagen tissue. When the Radiesse and the fibrous tiissue absorb, the volume is back to the "before" volumes, and probably a bit less as there are further losses from continued aging.

Debra Irizarry, MD
Crestone Plastic Surgeon

Radiesse may last for up to a year or more after its filler is injected

When Radiesse first came to the market the company was making claims of it lasting for much longer than it actually has proven to last. Clincially we see that many patients have Radiesse last close to a year, or slightly more, but we also see that with Restylane and Juvederm too. The best clinical effect though, dissipates sooner and further injections are often done closer to eight months rather than waiting for it to wear off completely.

Ronald Shelton, MD
Manhattan Dermatologist

Radiesse Over Time

Hi Jf, I respectfully defer to Dr. Altman. Thank you for one of the most complete and well written answers that I have seen here on RealSelf. Thanks for the education. Be well. Dr. P

Michael A. Persky, MD
Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon