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Radiesse for Under Eye Bags?

asked 3 years ago by kayla28 in Florida
Latest answer by Donna Rich, MD
Question viewed 29,673 times
Tags: age 25-34, 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.

18 answers to Radiesse for Under Eye Bags?

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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.
Francis R. Palmer, III, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

drfrancispalmer.com

+5

Under the eyes with Radiesse

Only experienced and skilled injectors should utilize dermal fillers for under the eyes due to the area's sensitivey and thinness. Juvederm may be the more appropriate choice as radiesse may lead to lumpiness in the area.
Kris M. Reddy, MD, FACS

West Palm Beach Plastic Surgeon

www.drkrisreddy.com

+4

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... more
Richard W. Westreich, MD

Manhattan Facial Plastic Surgeon
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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... more
Shahram Salemy, MD

Seattle Plastic Surgeon
+3

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... more
Michael A. Persky, MD

Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon
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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.
George J. Beraka, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
+2

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.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
+2

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... more
Stephen Prendiville, MD

Fort Myers Facial Plastic Surgeon
+2

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... more
Edgar Franklin Fincher, MD, PhD

Beverly Hills Dermatologic Surgeon
+1

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.
Donna Rich, MD

Houston Plastic Surgeon
+1

Radiesse under eyes

Probably not the best place to use this product. radiesse is thick and white so in areas that have thin skin, you may be left with some white bumps that are both visible and palpable. If you have thick skin or are placing the product very deeply, it may be ok.
Kenneth Beer, MD

Palm Beach Dermatologic Surgeon

www.palmbeachcosmetic.com

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Radiesse should not be used for bags under the eyes

I strongly recommend against the use of Radiesse under the eyes, even if you want to correct the "tear troughs" that underline each set of eyelid bags. Although it can be used for many things in the face, including cheek augmentation, it can cause problems when injected into or just around the lower eyelids. You might benefit from fillers such as Restylane or fat transfer in this area. Seeing your physician for a consultation will definitely help.
Jen Yuan Chow, MD

Pasadena Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Radiesse for eye bags?

Radiesse is unforgiving around the eyes. It can be used successfully deep on the bone to fill in grooves but the injector has to be very experienced. I would favor Restylane. But you have to understand that all fillers could be problematic around the eyes and you have to choose your doctor very carefully.
Farhad Rafizadeh, MD

Morristown Plastic Surgeon
+1

Juvederm, restylane, or fat are better choices under the eyes than radiesse

Radiesse is thick, and a good filler for some areas, but not under the eyes where the skin is so thin. Juvederm and restylane are softer and less likely to be lumpy. Fat grafting is being re-evaluated around the world, and if its predictability could be more certain, it would be ideal - as we would be replacing lost fat cells with your own fat cells taken from an area you might have a little extra. There are new methods being used to enhance this technique.  more
Christopher J. Peers, MD

South Bend Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Radiesse and Eyes

Radiesse is not a good choice around the eyes for it can create palpable and visible lumps.  Fat and HA derivatives such as Juvederm are better alternatives.  Be aware that injection around the eyes takes a highly experienced injector to avoid bruising, unnecessary swelling, and create a natural transition from eye to cheek.
Anil R. Shah, MD

Chicago Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Avoid Radiesse for the tear troughs, but it's great for the cheeks

The lower eyelid skin is the thinnest skin in the body, and a gritty filler such as Radiesse can create a undesirable deformity. Often times, augmentation of the malar eminence (or cheekbone) with Radiesse can recruit tissue from the lower eyelid, and rejuvenate that region. The tear trough is unforgiving, and softer fillers (hyaluronic acids and fat) are much safer.
Stephen P. Smith, Jr., MD

Columbus Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Radiesse is not for thin areas

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 deep forming a depression or a trough. This area, commonly referred to tear trough, accentuates the prominence of the bag. The idea behind using a filler material in this area is to make the... more
Seung K. Kim, MD

San Francisco Plastic Surgeon
+1

Stay away from Radiesse under eye bags

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 the white color inhibits the development of the Tyndall effect, where the area appears blue, which is seen with the HA fillers.
Hassan Galadari, MD

Dubai Dermatologist

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