Final Results from Radiesse Injections in Cheeks Shows a Week Later? Why?

You may not be seeing your actual results after just one week. The volume you noticed could be due to swelling. While there will be an immediate change after your injection, the Radiesse will stimulate collagen production that takes awhile to become visible. The collagen continues to be produced as the Radiesse is metabolized and leaves your body. Please see a board-certified dermatologist if the final result is not what you expected; you can always have a touch up. It's best to start conservatively with fillers and add more later.

It's true you will see an immediate change after injections with Radiesse but I advise patients to not even look at or make any judgments for at least a week, ideally two or more. Swelling can occur after any injections and sometimes unevenly...one cheek appears bigger than the other, or crooked, or lumpy and then the next day it's fine and then suddenly it may be the other cheek.  If you over analyze the treated areas, start poking, prodding, rubbing or manipulating the area because you think it's crooked you may create more problems than benefits. (More bruising, swelling, moving the product, damage to the skin itself...)   You really won't see the contours its created until after all the swelling and bruising has resolved. What you see initially isn't always what you get.  Be a patient patient. :)