Hello,I had Radiesse injected into my cheek bone area a week ago and just last night a salty taste developed (only on one side of my mouth). It has continued to this AM. I am going into my Dr tomorrow, but I also spoke with him and he was at a loss. Have you ever heard of this happening?I am paranoid that it is leaking through on that side. In the meantime, I am going to the dentist today to rule out any possible dental filling issues causing the salty taste. Thank you!!!
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Restylane and Radiesse are fillers used for softening the appearance of wrinkles and adding back lost volume in the ares around the mouth. Each has distinct advantages:
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Radiesse is biocompatible dermal filler FDA approved to treat volume loss in the face and hands. If done by an unskilled injector it can leave patients with unpleasant lumps. Currently there is no antidote for Radiesse so we prefer using Hyaluronic-Acid based fillers, such as Juvederm XC...
You have picked up on one of the most important concepts in facelifting - it is volume loss, not skin sagging that causes the most changes. By restoring volume to the cheeks and midface, the cheeks will be lifted, the nasolabial lines will diminish, and the jowls will decrease.
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