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After Radiesse in the Chin, is It Okay to Eat and Sleep on Your Side?

I am worried about eating after my injection. I ate soft foods last evening and tried to minimize jaw movement, but I'm very worried moving my chin at all will result in my injections moving as well! I'd like to wash the area, but I am very aprehensive.

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After Radiesse in the Chin, is It Okay to Eat and Sleep on Your Side?

August 31st, 2013
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You are completely fine to do both, Avoid being aggressive or massaging the area when washing the face. Enjoy your filler and the great result from it.

Best wishes 

Kenneth B. Hughes, MD


Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon
4.9 out of 5 stars 439 reviews

After Radiesse in the Chin, is It Okay to Eat and Sleep on Your Side?

August 26th, 2013
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 Eating should not be an issue, nor should sleeping on your side after Radiesse injections for facial augmentation.  Digital manipulation, however should be avoided.

Web reference: http://www.drfpalmer.com/radiesse-injections.html

Francis R. Palmer, III, MD

Francis R. Palmer, III, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon
4.6 out of 5 stars 24 reviews

Radiesse post care

August 23rd, 2013
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I tell my patients that you can do everything as normal after filler injections, except get a facial or laser treatment within 24 hours, or press all over the injected area. There is no reason not to eat or avoid lying down. You are just fine to do both.

F. Victor Rueckl, MD

F. Victor Rueckl, MD
Las Vegas Dermatologist
4.6 out of 5 stars 16 reviews

Eating after Radiesse in the chin

August 23rd, 2013
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You are safe to eat after the injection. You may have some bruising to the area. Washing is also okay, as long as you aren't very aggressive. Best of luck.

George T. Boris, MD, FRCS, FACS

George T. Boris, MD, FRCS, FACS
Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon
3.9 out of 5 stars 16 reviews

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