“Radiesse is not made for the under eye area... don't let them tell you it is!”
Radiesse: NOT worth it
Cost: $800
Pain: Mild
Pain: Mild
Radiesse satisfaction: Poor
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Why: My doctor said he uses it all the time under the eyes, but Radiesse said it should not be used under the eyes due to the possible common allergic reaction!
Went for Botox and was talked into Radiesse also... Afterward, with my "rare" allergic reaction, I was left with bulging bags under both eyes! It has been 9 months and my left eye is alot better, but my right eye is still bulging. I look like I am tired and older because of the bags under my eyes.
I have talked to the company (Radiesse) and they told me the product is not to be used under the eyes, due to allergic reactions! And the allergic reactions under the eye area are common!I have been told that Radiesse can last 6 months to 2 years! So depressing...
Apr 8, 2009Comments and replies (7)
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1 post
9 Apr 2009
I don't think yo had an allergic reaction, but a NOT SO COMMON conmplication of lymphedema with ?malar bags" There are a few strategies for HELPING this problem. Check with a local physician who has a lot of experience with fillers. This can occur with other fillers as well. Radiesse is not FDA approved for, but very safe, and effective under the lower border of the lower eyelids.
unregistered guest
14 Apr 2009
Had radiesse under my eyes to fill a hollow appearance. I was told by the Dr. not to worry that it would not get hard. Now I have big nodules under my eyes! Stay away for radiese for under the eyes!!!!
unregistered guest
29 Apr 2009
I don't think you're supposed to use this for under eye, especially if you have thin skin under your eyes. You had a bad doc - or, perhaps, it wasn't a doc but one of those medi-spa things. Additionally, Botox and Radiesse serve 2 different purposes. Botox is a muscle relaxant and is used on the upper half of the face. Fillers are typically used on the bottom half of the face. I have had it a couple times and I love it. It lasts a long time, and I have had both Restylane and Juvederm for comparisons. Both of those worked quite well, but didn't last as long.
7 posts
13 Aug 2009
what strategies for helping is RRusso referring to? I had juvaderm 6 months ago in the tear troughs and am left with discoloration and bags below that. I have been to 2 docs. Neither know why or what to do. One suggested a lymphatic problem and Thermage as a tx. I have hear terrible things about thermage. The other dr suggested laser. I'm very depressed as I wanted to look younger and now look many years older.
5 posts
3 Sep 2009
Blame yourself for selecting a crummy Doctor - Did you do any research on the Doctor, or did you just research Radiesse? People have got to accept some responsibilty. It's not the product, its the Doctor who injects the product.
341 posts
4 Sep 2009
My comment is for yeahknow. I think Bioform has enough money to do its own marketing of Radiesse without your help. I have read your review of Radiesse. Good for you that you were happy with your Radiesse result, but lots of other people are not. ("Blame it on yourself for selecting a crummy Doctor." Are you serious?) Even some doctors on RealSelf do not recommend Radiesse because the PRODUCT is SYNTHETIC unlike the hyaluronic fillers like Juvederm and Restylane. See: http://www.realself.com/question/What-can-I-do-about-Sculptra-lumps-What-to-do-about-Sculptra-NewFill-lumps Radiesse might last longer than Juvederm or Restylane but so do the problems for people this product does not agree with. For this reason, Radiesse is classified by the FDA as a 'MEDICAL DEVICE' (ie an implant) and NOT a filler. Your comments are not constructive to people who are obviously devastated by their Radiesse results. Your comments are rude, offensive and, most importantly, ignorant and ill-informed.