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Radiesse: Worth it
Cost: $1,100
Pain: Mild
Pain: Mild
Radiesse satisfaction: Excellent
I've used Restalyne in the past and today i tried Radiesse.
It needs to be injected more deeply into the skin so the pain was a bit more that with the Restalyne. I don't use any topical pain killers but i did use an ice pack for about 5 minutes afterwards and the pain went away quickly.
I love the results. I had my chin area, nl folds, and cheeks filled in. I plan to evaluate things and go for more. I chose the Radiesse because it lasts longer than Restalyne. My dermatologist is very skilled and highly trained and someone I trust implicitly.
I highly recommend both products!
Oct 22, 2008Comments and replies (3)
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2 posts
26 Oct 2008
The rep for Radiesse visited my doctor's office on Friday, October 24,2008. I was the second person injected. There was lidocaine in the syringe, so the discomfort was minimal. I'm very pleased with the results. No lumps as mentioned in other posts to this site. This was kind of a "product demonstration" so there was no charge. I did give the Doc a nice bottle of wine to thank him.
6 posts
6 Jan 2009
i have also been asked to be injected by a rep as a demo for the product. how long were you swollen and did you go right back to work? should i plan on being out of the public eye for a week or so? i am going to have it under my eyes. i run a parts store and see reps and lots of customers daily.
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7 Jan 2009
My injection was in the naso/labial folds. I didn't notice any swelling. I did bruise along the n/l fold on my right cheek. I went right back to work and was told a few times I had "something" on my face. The Doctor, whom I trust completely, did the injections while the rep watched. The rep looked fantastic and let me feel the n/l sites where she'd been injected. I didn't detect any lumps. She said that the product will show up on a CAT scan and should last at least a year to 18 months. I would imagine that the skin around your eyes would be more delicate and you might want to factor that into your decision to take some time off, if you're able. People are amazed when I tell them I'm 62. Gonna get my hands done next time :-)