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Radiesse

What it is: Radiesse is a long-lasting dermal filler consisting of calcium-based microspheres in water based gel.  Radiesse is injected into the skin for cosmetic enhancement or correction of facial features.  Radiesse is intended to restore facial volume and stimulate new collagen growth.  

What it addresses:  Contouring and facial skin problems commonly associated with aging:

- Smile Lines
- Marionette Lines
- Cheeks
- Jaw Line
- Nasolabial fold
- Deep wrinkles

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Will Radiesse injected in my cheeks help hollowness under my eyes?

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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Asked by: samgreen
Nashville, TN

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August 21, 2008
Ronald Shelton, MD
Ronald Shelton, MD
Board Certified
Dermatologist
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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August 21, 2008
Shahram Salemy, MD
Shahram Salemy, MD
Board Certified
Plastic Surgeon

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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August 20, 2008

Radiesse is a great product, but it is not for everybody

Michael Sinclair, MD
Michael Sinclair, MD

Although Radiesse can give you a very nice enhancement of your cheekbones, if you have deep hollows under your eyes, then enhancing your cheek bones might make your eyes look even more hollow.

When I have patients who want to fix both of those problems, I frequently use Radiesse in the cheekbones and then treat the area under the eyes with Restylane or Juvederm. That combination can give a very nice result.

Web reference: http://www.epilution.com/services/radiesse.html
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