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Radiesse for Under Eye Bags?
I'm considering getting radiesse under my eyes to help with the Bags.....what is your opinion. I've been reading a lot of reviews that don't suggest it under the eyes. I'm 27 so my skin should not be to thin. I'm considering getting radiesse under my eyes to help with the Bags. What is your opinion? I've been reading a lot of reviews that don't suggest it used under the eyes. I'm only 27, so my skin should not be to thin, thereby probably suited for the treatment.
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kayla28
in Florida
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Radiesse Not for Eye Region
Radiesse is a filler agent that has Calcium microspheres that stimulate collagen growth on a temporary basis. The problem with this product is that it forms a semisolid implant once injected. This can be felt by patients in most cases when used to fill nasolabial folds. If used too superficially near the skin, it can also be seen.
Because of the anatomy of the lower eyelid, there is not enough soft tissue cover to hide the product once injected. The only place it can be used in the lower...
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Avoid thicker dermal fillers under the eyes
A good exam by a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon would be the best place to start. The question is what exactly is the anatomic issue that is causing the aged or "tired" look of your lower eyelids: is it too much skin, bulging fat, a deep tear trough, or a combination of these factors? Once the problem is properly identified, then you will have some options.
If indeed it is simply the tear troughs being too deep, I would personally recommend Restylane for this area, not Radiesse...
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Not a Very Good Idea
Hi Kayla,
Radiesse should not be used to fill the "tear trough" bag hollow under eyes. I would recommend Restylane for that area. This is a very delicate area that should only be injected by an expert, experienced physician only to minimize your chances of complications. Radiesse can be used to add volume to the mid-face and malar cheek area. At 27 you don't want to start having major complications from having the wrong filler placed in the wrong area. Good luck and be...
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Radiesse not good for under eyes.
Hi!
1) Radiesse is dangerous in the under eye area and can leave you with bad lumps.
2) This is a very unforgiving area, and in Manhattan, we only use Restylane in the tear troughs and under the eyes.
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Radiesse under eyes
Injecting Radiesse in the lower lids is not a great idea. It can leave very conspicuous bumps that are difficult to treat. I would use Juvederm or Restylane very carefully.
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Radiesse is wonderful for some things, but not for tear troughs
Radiesse (calcium hydroxyalapatite) is a fantastic filler for the nasolabial folds, which sit at the junction of the inner cheek and upper lip. However, it is (in my opinion) far too viscous a filler for correction of tear troughs. In fact, I would strongly caution a patient to stay away from this attempt at solving the problem.
I think it is important to first explore the causes of "under eye bags". In younger patients (20's-30's), it is more likley to be related to prominence...
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Bags or Troughs? - To Fill or Not To Fill, That is the Question
Fillers such as Radiesse are meant to replace areas of lost tissue. They are therefore used for wrinkles, depressions, hollows, dents and so forth. Under the eyes you can use fillers like Perlane, Radiesse or Fat transfer to fill in what are known as tear troughs. Tear troughs are the depressions or shadows that occur just along the junction of the lower eyelid and the cheek. These can be filled or plumped to create a smooth contour of the lower eyelid.
Eyelid "bags" are different. This...
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Radiesse not the best under-eye choice
In my practice, I do not recommend Radiesse for under the eyes. Since the tissue under the eye is very thin and delicate, the filler that goes in should be thinner. Additionally, Radiesse cannot be removed like hyaluronic acid products (Restylane), so if the results are not desirable or there is a problem, you will have to wait for it to naturally dissipate, which can take for 12 months or longer. If the only problem encountered is swelling, this can be counted on to...
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Radiesse and under-eye bags vs. Juvederm
There are better filler products to augment nasojugal folds or under-eye bags. These products, like Juvederm, which I prefer, have less risk of being palpable or visible in the area once injected.
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Should I have Radiesse injections for the lower eyelid bags?
No, Radiesse is very thick and is meant to be placed within the fatty tissue layers. The skin, of the lower eyelids, is very thin and has no fatty layer. Injecting thick fillers like Radiesse, Perlane and Juvederm Ultra Plus, in this thin skin, is likely IMHO to cause lumps, bumps and unsightly fullness. Use Juvederm or Restylane instead.
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