Radiesse was worth it: Diminished "smile lines" with radiesse injection

mannonj
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Mannonj   Rogers, AR  Jul 30, 2008  Cost: $500  Pain: Mild
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I'm having my 20-year class reunion this summer, so my thoughts have turned to the fine lines and wrinkes on my face!  After a bit of research, I decided Radiesse would be a good choice for me. I like that it lasts a little longer than other dermal fillers.  I booked my appointment at a local medi-spa and am glad I did... the lines are filled in, look completely natural, and there have been no adverse effects. 

Foolishly, I didn't realize that there would be injections to numb the area before the Radiesse was injected... I've always been sensitive to injections in my mouth, so I actually found those more painful than the Radiesse itself.  I'm normally pretty stoic, but surprised (and embarrassed) myself when a tear rolled down my cheek during the injections.  It was a little more painful than I had mentally prepared for!  I had barely slept for two nights ahead of the appointment and hadn't eaten all day, so at one point I felt faint and short of breath.  The doctor stopped and offered me a little breather and a bottle of cool water, then I was ready to resume... the rest of the injections were uneventful.

I had booked my appointment late in the afternoon, and since I normally work late into the evening, had planned on returning to the office-- but I was numb and swollen and did not do so.   I spent the rest of the evening in bed with ice packs, trying to halt any swelling and brusing.  Both were temporary, and even the mild bruising was gone in 3-4 days. 

I am about 5 weeks post-procedure and very pleased with the results.   I think it was a reasonable expense for the result.  I would definitely do it again and would recommend Radiesse to others.  When the Radiesse wears off, I may consider Artefill for a more permanent "fix"... but then again, there's comfort in knowing that the Radiesse could be dissolved if needed.   

 

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Stephani Nerad
Stephani Nerad
10/18/08

Two comments to consider because you did say that you did a bit of research.

"Radiesse lasts longer" - compared to what? The FDA approved time is 6-months. Juvederm is approved to last 1-year.

"Radiesse can be dissolved if needed" - I pray that you never need to have this happen becuase it CAN NOT be dissolved and heavy heat intensive laser treatements don't help either. The only way to remove Radiesse is to surgically remove it.

I think you need to do more research becuase you are misleading other readers.

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