I received Radiesse injections one year ago -- will they affect a BBL procedure?

Question

I had a full body lift 1.5 years ago (June 2023) and some fat grafting in my lower buttock. Seven months later (Jan 2024), I received Radiesse injections to fill in concave portions in the upper buttock and hips, but they made minimal to no difference. Now it's December 2024, and I can still feel the firmness of the Radiesse injections, even though they are going down. I have a BBL scheduled for 1.5 months from now (end of Jan 2025). Will the residual Radiesse affect the fat transfer into the same region?

Ajaya Kashyap, MD · Answer

Thank you for your query. Radiesse injections build up your own tissues which tend to go down in a couple of years. Getting a BBl now should not be a problem, but you need to have a careful examination of the area. Please find an experienced board certified Plastic surgeon who can examine you and help you with all your concerns. All the best!

Ghassan Mehio, MD · Answer

It’s best to wait for dermal fillers to dissolve completely before getting a BBL. Radiesse typically lasts 12 to 18 months, so you may need to wait a bit longer before having your BBL procedure&mdash;especially if you can still feel the filler. It’s impossible to say without an examination, however, so your best answer will come from your plastic surgeon.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear Philosophical491560,
it is hard to tell for sure without an examination. If you are considering surgery, I would suggest you consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination, you will get more information and recommendations.
Daniel Barrett, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

I received Radiesse injections one year ago -- will they affect a BBL procedure?

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