I have been injected with 8-1.5 ml of Radiesse over the last 12 months. I find that it looks great for a month but then it is absorbed and my cheeks become hollow again. Could they be watering this down since I am not seeing it last? They keep telling me I have a fast metabolism. Could that be the case?
June 9, 2014
Answer: More is not necessarily better In my practice every cosmetic patient is addressed separately as there are no "cookbook" approaches though after almost 20 years of filler experience I have seen some patients not have a prolonged effect but this is uncommon. We use many different fillers in the same patient to achieve a optimal correction. I would recommend you discuss with a dermatologist board certified and experienced in fillers in your area.
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June 9, 2014
Answer: More is not necessarily better In my practice every cosmetic patient is addressed separately as there are no "cookbook" approaches though after almost 20 years of filler experience I have seen some patients not have a prolonged effect but this is uncommon. We use many different fillers in the same patient to achieve a optimal correction. I would recommend you discuss with a dermatologist board certified and experienced in fillers in your area.
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June 6, 2014
Answer: Is my metabolism too fast for Radiesse I have much success with Radiesse and certainly have never put 8 syringes into the same person in a year's time. With that being said, you cannot "water down" Radiesse. The syringe is pre-filled and there is not a way to take it out or add another solution in that waters it down. It's not like Botox where the injector mixes the product and pulls it out of a vial. So there's not a way to do that. You could have a fast metabolism, I suppose, but 8 syringes in less than a year says that either your injections aren't being done in a correct location or depth, or you simply need a different kind of filler used. "This answer has been solicited without seeing this patient and cannot be held as true medical advice, but only opinion. Seek in-person treatment with a trained medical professional for appropriate care."
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June 6, 2014
Answer: Is my metabolism too fast for Radiesse I have much success with Radiesse and certainly have never put 8 syringes into the same person in a year's time. With that being said, you cannot "water down" Radiesse. The syringe is pre-filled and there is not a way to take it out or add another solution in that waters it down. It's not like Botox where the injector mixes the product and pulls it out of a vial. So there's not a way to do that. You could have a fast metabolism, I suppose, but 8 syringes in less than a year says that either your injections aren't being done in a correct location or depth, or you simply need a different kind of filler used. "This answer has been solicited without seeing this patient and cannot be held as true medical advice, but only opinion. Seek in-person treatment with a trained medical professional for appropriate care."
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