Can radiesse be flattened after 4 weeks?

I absolutely agree with my colleagues, the Radiesse didn't move after 4 weeks.

Something I see quite a bit though is that my patients like the way they look a couple days after injection (when there is some additional swelling) then when the swelling subsides, they come back asking for a bit more. 



Hope this helps! 



Dr. Robb

Thank you for your question.It is very unlikely that at 4 weeks out, you massaging did anything to the Radiesse. My first question would be, do you also sleep on that side? If so putting pressure on that area when you sleep may be the cause as to why it looks flatter on that side. I would suggest seeing your injector again to discuss your options. Good luck.

It sounds as if you may have flattened it some. If injected properly, this filler has fantastic results and gives very good long term outcomes.  I would consult an expert. Best, Dr. Emer.

Two weeks is a general time frame during which radiesse can be shaped and molded, however there are many variables that influence that including the location in which it is injected,the degree of motion of the soft tissues at that location, the depth at which it is injected, the technique used in injecting it, the volume of local anesthesia that is mixed with the radiesse, the degree of bleeding, bruising, swelling and inflammation associated with the injection, etc.  However, the most common reason why your face looks different after the injection is the subsidence of the immediate swelling and inflammation after the initial injection.

Thank you for your question. No, you did not move your filler. After 4 weeks is when collagen stimulation should be happening. Also at this time all swelling and bruising should be resolved. This is probably why you are seeing less volume in your cheeks now. Also, after injection most doctors will massage the treated area(s) to reduce lumps and bumps and to spread the filler more evenly. However, these not recommend to be done by the patient. I recommend having a follow up with injector to have this evaluated and possibly treated. Best of Luck!

Thank you for your
question. No, you did not move your filler. After 4 weeks is when collagen
stimulation should be happening. Also at this time all swelling and bruising
should be resolved. This is probably why you are seeing less volume in your
cheeks now. Also, after injection most doctors will massage the treated area(s)
to reduce lumps and bumps and to spread the filler more evenly. However, these
not recommend to be done by the patient. I recommend having a follow up with
injector to have this evaluated and possibly treated. Best of Luck!
 

When you inject Radiesse it usually takes about a month to see true results because of swelling and/or bruising.We generally don’t recommend that patients massage Radiesse.  Often, the doctor will mold the Radiesse with massage as he’s injecting it and then will ask the patient to leave it alone. If there’s any irregularity with the Radiesse, you can have the doctor check it and make recommendations.

In all likelihood, the swelling has dissipated.  Sculpting of Radiesse and other fillers requires skill and I would not recommend that patients undertake this on their own.

 Hi, I have performed many facial shaping procedures using dermal fillers, facial implants (cheek, chin), liposuction and/or facelifts for over 30 years. Following the beauty principles outlined in my book on face and body beauty, women look the most feminine, youthful and attractive with heart shaped faces. Heart shaped faces have cheeks that are full and round in the front. Cheek augmentation with a dermal filler or using cheek implants for a permanent enhancement will create full, round cheeks that will feminize the entire face. Unlike the HA fillers, Radiesse can't be dissolved or otherwise adjusted.  This is one of the reasons that I prefer using Restylane Lift to shape the cheeks, chin and jaw line when using a dermal filler.Hope this helps.

No, you did not move your Radiesse. Not at the 4 week mark. This is when collagen stimulation should be happening (see video that shows collagen tightening at week 4 then time lapse to week 8). Most injectors will massage Radiesse just after the procedure. This can reduce the lumps and bumps and spread the product evenly in your skin. All the best, Dr Davin Lim. Brisbane. Australia.