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Is Radiesse the Only Choice for Me?

asked 3 years ago by J in AZ in Phoenix AZ
Latest answer by Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS
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Tags: marionette lines, nasolabial folds

I am 66 years old and have been told that I am too old for Juvederm and Restylane to be used succesfully for nasolabial folds folds and marionette lines. I was told that Radiesse is a better alternative and would last for 18 months. Does this sound valid?

3 answers to Is Radiesse the Only Choice for Me?

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Filler alternatives for a 66 year old woman

There are many options for fillers in the face. Radiesse has the disadvantage of containing semipermanent material that is prone to granuloma formation. I would rather see patients use hyaluronic acids and do them more frequently if for some reason they insisted on temporary fillers. Because of the lumpiness seen with Radiesse, we do not use it in our practice. Rather, for more permanent results we prefer the patient's own tissue, in the form of nontraumatized fat-fascial grafts... more
Brent Moelleken, MD

Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon
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At 66 you will probably need surgery

Of course, without a photo of you it is impossible to say, but under most circumstances, a 66 year old will have enough cheek laxity that fillers won't be enough. Generally, it would be better to have a properly done cheek and neck lift and se if you need any fillers after. In my practice, only about 10% still need any fillers.
Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS

Seattle Plastic Surgeon
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Radiesse for a 66 year old.

Any of the hyaluronic fillers or Radiesse will work to fill in nasolabial folds or marionette lines. We have used Radiess in our practice for over 6 years and have never seen a granuloma. It certainly is not prone to granuloma formation. It is a great filler as is Juvederm, Perlane, or Restylane among others. If you are a good candidate for Radiesse you are also a good candidate for the other fillers. The difference is that the hyaluronic acid fillers (Juvederm, Restylane, etc.) are a... more
Edward Buckingham, MD

Austin Facial Plastic Surgeon

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