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Radiesse Cheeks
I am 36 and am considering Radiesse to give fullness to my cheeks a lift and help alleviate the hollowness under my eyes. I am scared to do injections under my eyes, so I am wondering if Radiesse in my cheeks will also help my eyes?
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samgreen
in Nashville, TN
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Radiesse not under the eyes
I think Radiesse is a great product for areas that need alot of volume, such as the cheeks or even the hands, but I would not use it underneath the eyes. The lower eyelid skin is very thin and will not tolerate thick product like Radiesse. In these cases, I will use Radiesse for the cheek volume and then Restylane for the lower eyelids. This gives a very nice overall balance to the face, and improves one of the classic signs of aging, which is volume loss.
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I have used quite a bit of Radiesse in the face to fill in the nasolabial folds, shape and augment the Chin, Cheeks and Jaw line since Radiesse became available for use here in the US. Radiesse is meant to be injected into areas where a fatty tissue layer exists and this would not include the under eye area where the tissues and skin are extremely thin.
Radiesse for Cheek Augmentation works great as long as the aesthetics of beautiful cheek size and shape is not...
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Radiesse is an excellent filler for the cheeks
With aging, there can be a loss of volume and descent of the cheeks as the youthful heart-shaped face gives way to a more rectangular face shape. Radiesse is an excellent filler for restoring this volume to the cheeks, temples, and jawline, in effect providing a "liquid facelift" when performed by a skilled injector. Because Radiesse is a whitish colored product and because it cannot be dissolved, I would encourage you to stay away from having it injected below the thin skin...
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Radiesse injections to the cheeks give slight improvement hollow undereyes
Radiesse is a good product to enhance volume in the cheeks but will only give slight improvement to the hollowness in the under eye region. I think that Radiesse is a great filler in the undereye region. If injected properly (deep) there is little risk of lumps and bumps. Furthermore, whereas Radiesse is beige in color, hyaluronic acid fillers are clear and can worsen the dark circles of the under eye area. Injecting fillers to the cheeks is fairly straightforward. If you are going to have...
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Hollow under eyes: Fat, not Radiesse.
Radiesse, formerly marketed as Radiance is has been known to cause lumps and bumps and it seems to have fallen out of favor for almost all cosmetic indications.
Radiesse is made of Calcium Hydroxylapetite, a naturally occurring mineral that largely makes up bones and teeth in humans and animals. Synthetic Calcium Hydroxyl Appetite is a primary component of Radiesse dermal filler.
When you think about it, a material that makes up bones might not provide a soft, smooth natural looking and...
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There are some rare risks with fillers near the eyelids...
There are some rare risks with fillers near the eyelids including lumps. The filler needs to be placed deeply, under the muscle for this reason, but there are risks associated with this placement. Filling the cheeks will not help the lower eyelids. The tear trough which is the crease below the eyelid and above the cheek is often treated sufficiently with this technique.
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Midface and Under Eye Rejuvenation with Fillers
Thanks for the great question. For the midface, cheeks, and under eye areas, I use a combination of different fillers. Radiesse is an excellent choice for building up the cheeks and highlighting the cheekbones. However, it is not an appropriate filler for the under eye area. In this delicate tissue, a thinner product is required. I use either Restylane or Belotero for this area, sometimes called the "tear troughs". In most cases, one 1.5ml syringe of Radiesse and one or two 1ml syringes of...
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Radiesse in Cheeks
The answer is yes! My NJ Radiesse® patients love the way this product lifts their cheeks to create a full, youthful appearance. A more lifted cheek can also minimize some of the hollowness beneath the eyes, which is caused, at least in part, by the descending cheek pad due to aging or genetic tendency.
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Radiesse great for cheeks, but not under eye hollows
Radiesse is a wonderful lifting volumizing filler that is ideal for cheeks that need some "oomph." The under eye hollows are very thin skinned and Radiesse is too dense and opaque for that area. An excellent under eye filler is the newest hyaluronic acid filler, Belotero. It has great flow and is not visible if placed near the skin surface in that delicate area.
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Radiesse For Cheeks
Injecting Radiesse in the cheeks does sometimes improve the look of the area under the eyes, but your results would really depend on where the most prominent hollow section is under the eye. You would want to be sure to only inject a product like Radiesse in the cheeks and not directly under the eye. It is not the right product for the thinner lower eyelid skin.
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Radiesse for Cheeks
Radiesse is a wonderful product for replenishing the volume that we tend to lose in our midface over time. The product, calcium hydroxyapatite, is a product of bone and when deposited deep into the skin close to the cheek bone, it not only fills out the area immediately but also stimulates our body to produce it's own collagen. So over time, you may notice that you need less. Severe hollowness under the eyes can be improved with fillers such as Restylane or Perlane (hyaluronic acid...
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Radiesse fills in cheeks, providing a younger appearance
The key factor to a youthful appearance is full, strong cheekbones. As we age, the face loses volume, slows on collagen production, and skin elasticity diminishes. Years ago, cheek implants were the only solution, but the benefits of modern fillers are extensive. Radiesse is used to fill out and re-volumize the cheekbones. It is injected directly under the skin, in a strategically targeted area, taking about 20-40 minutes to complete.
In my practice, I use...
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Radiesse is a great product but should not be used under the eyes
Radiesse is a great product for augmenting the cheek area which in turn will also enhance the appearance of the nasolabial folds on each side of the nose. It is not a good choice of filler for under the eyes as cord-like abnormalities may occur that are difficult to remove and may last 10- 12 months.
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Radiesse works beautifully in the mid-face
I recommend Radiesse for mid-face/cheek enhancement, which alleviates the hollows in that portion of the face. It easily contours and rejuvenates. I prefer to use Restylane in the lower lid area, which has thinner, more delicate skin.
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Radiesse is a good choice for cheeks
Radiesse is a great product for use in the cheeks, and will definitely provide a lift. If used correctly, Radiesse placed in the cheeks can have the secondary effect of smoothing out naso-labial folds as the cheeks are enhanced. I recommend staging your injections - and an experienced injector should allow you to do this. You should start conservatively and assess if you want more product after swelling has subsided so you can get your desired look. We generally do...
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Great for cheeks
Radiesse is a great product for specific indications in helping for contours in the face. It works well at deeper levels and its not indicated for superficial lines. It works the best for nasolabial lines and for cheek/lift augmentation. For the volumes required it can become a little epensive but never like surgical cheek augmentation!
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Do NOT Use Radiesse Under the Eyes.
Hi samgreen. We have seen and read about too many botched cases of Radiesse placed under the eyes (or lips for that matter) to consider it in these areas.
Radiesse is excellent for providing natural looking volume to the cheek area. Some volume in the cheeks might help the look of your eyes, but it depends on the facial anatomy and how the product is placed.
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Radiesse is a good cheek filler but not for the eyelids
Radiesse is a good injectable filler for soft tissue augmentation when it can be placed deep and away from thin-skinned areas. This is due to its beaded composition which is more prone to lumps and irregularities than other non-beaded injectable fillers. For the cheek area, placing it deep and next to the bone can do a good job of augmentation and a mild uplift of the tissues. For the eyelid, however, I would not use this filler. If placed into the cheeks, Radiesse will not migrate into...
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Radiesse can improve some "eye hollows"
Radiesse is an excellent filler for mid-face volume enhancement to restore youthful volume to the upper face and "lift" the cheeks. Whether you are a good candidate for under eye "hollow" correction depends on how much hollowing there is, (is there a "gap" between the fatty tissue under the eye and the cheek?), and the condition of your skin, (very thin skin will not be able to "hide" the Radiesse, leading to white and red discolorations)....
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Radiesse improves cheekbone definition
Radiesse provides an in-office injectable alternative to cheek implants. The results are temporary and injector dependent so find someone experienced in its use. I would disagree with the statement that this product has fallen out of favor. I have used it more often in recent years for cheek augmentation and patients are very happy with the results. With regard to the eyelids, Restylane performs well here but the injections should be very conservative. The eyelid skin is thin and product can...
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Radiesse in Cheeks
As with any product, the injector is just as critical at the product itself. Radiesse tends to be an excellent choice for the cheeks when placed at the appropriate depth and contoured in an artistic fashion. When properly placed, Radiesse can create a lift to the face (sometimes termed liquid lift) and create an overall more aesthetically pleasing contour.
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Radiesse injections in cheeks
As many people get older the cheek under the eyes looks more flat or even hollow. This can emphasize the hollowness of the lower eyelid and undereye area. Injecting Radiesse into the cheek to give more fullness to the "apple" of the cheek will also lift the undereye skin slightly. It is very important to not inject Radiesse into the thin skin under the eye, as this would result in visible, and easily felt, lumps and bumps. If you want to fill the undereye hollows or...
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