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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8 answers to “Radiesse for under eye bags?”

A: Radiesse is not for thin areas

Seung K. Kim, MD

Radiesse should not be used under a thin cover.  What we call bags under the eyes become more apparent with age due to increasing looseness of the eyelid skin and muscle. This laxity makes the normal fatty tissue around the eye more prominent. More importantly the area under the "bag" becomes... more

A: Stay away from Radiesse under eye bags

Hassan Galadari, MD

Radiesse and any other highly viscous dermal filler such as Perlane should be avoided in the eye area. Sculptra should also be avoided in that area too, because of the possible development of nodules. Restylane, Juvederm and even the collagen based fillers can be injected safely. The latter is better because... more

A: Radiesse under eyes

Steven Wallach, MD

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.

A: Not a Very Good Idea

Michael A. Persky, MD

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... more

A: Radiesse Not for Eye Region

Richard W. Westreich, MD

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,... more

A: Avoid thicker dermal fillers under the eyes

Shahram Salemy, MD

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?... more

A: Radiesse is wonderful for some things, but not for tear troughs

Stephen Prendiville, MD

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... more

A: Bags or Troughs? - To Fill or Not To Fill, That is the Question

Edgar Franklin Fincher, MD, PhD

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... more

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