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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?

Asked 42 months ago by samgreen in Nashville, TN

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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... more

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Francis R. Palmer, III, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

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.

Shahram Salemy, MD

Seattle Plastic Surgeon

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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... more

Umang Mehta, MD

Bay Area Facial Plastic Surgeon

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... more

Jonathan Sonne, MD

Naples Facial Plastic Surgeon

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... more

Michael Law, MD

Raleigh-Durham Plastic Surgeon

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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.

Ronald Shelton, MD

Manhattan Dermatologist

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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Robert L. Kraft, MD

New York Plastic Surgeon

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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... more

Sam Naficy, MD

Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

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!

Arturo Guiloff, MD

Palm Beach Plastic Surgeon

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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.

Harold J. Kaplan, MD

Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

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... more

Barry L. Eppley, MD, DMD

Indianapolis Plastic Surgeon

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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).... more

Debra Irizarry, MD

Crestone Plastic Surgeon

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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... more

Stephen Weber, MD

Lone Tree Facial Plastic Surgeon

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.

Anil R. Shah, MD

Chicago Facial Plastic Surgeon

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... more