Will Radiesse help with smoker's lines?

2 answers to “Will Radiesse help with smoker's lines?”

A: Filler for "Smoker's" lines

Bryan K. Chen, MD

I agree with Dr. Lupo that Radiesse would be a poor choice for this area.  I would go with one of the hyaluronic acid fillers (Restylane, Juvederm) or collagen (Cosmoderm/Cosmoplast).  A small amount of Botox 2 weeks prior to the filler injections would be ideal.  For long-term improvement in... more

A: A softer, smoother filler better

Mary Lupo, MD

Juvederm, Prevelle Silk, Restylane, and Cosmoderm are the best filler for those fine peri-oral radiating smoker/lipstick lines. Radiesse in this area can cause lumping. The constant movement can cause both Sculptra and Radiesse to lump around the mouth. A little Botx also goes a long way to improve these lines... more

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