Radiesse in cheeks 2 days ago to lift jowls. Cheeks are high, big, chubby in front especially when I smile (Photo)

Radiesse is best used to volumize the cheeks and fill in nasolabial folds. Since it has only been 2 days there is most likely still swelling of the area and this will go down.It can take up to 2 weeks to see the rull result of a Radiesse injection. It can improve jowling slightly but I would suggest a more permanent skin tightening treatment in this area such as ultherapy or profound RF. 

Radiesse is an FDA-Approved filler that we use very frequently in our office to sculpt the contours of the face. Since we are a national center of excellence for filler reversal, we also encounter patients from other doctors' offices who wish to have Radiesse fillers removed for one reason or another. In our office, we employ a directed technique to visualize the filler material, if possible on ultrasound, and then use non-surgical methods to dissolve the filler or granuloma tissue using intralesional injections. There are many methods using a combination of enzymes, intralesional modulators of scar tissue, and Kenalog to help reduce volume and remaining filler. These techniques require meticulous attention to detail and can be performed at intervals of two to three weeks to achieve longterm effect.

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Dr. Karamanoukian
Realself100 Surgeon

The swelling will go down within 10 days if you initially use ice followed by warm moist soaks. Also it depends how much filler is used in an area sometimes too much is no good. A little bit makes a difference for a more natural look. Not everybody needs 3 syringes at one sitting. The object is to look fresh and natural, not overdone. Hope this is helpful. JB

Hi Pia, it doesn't appear that this person was knowledgeable in facial sculpting, which requires a great deal of precision and expertise. The good news is that, 3 days after injection, you're likely still swelling, so I suggest waiting 1 to 2 weeks to see your final results.We use fillers like Radiesse (and Voluma, Bellafill) to get improved volume in the cheeks and temples. When combined with other treatments, they can also assist with nasolabial folds, help strengthen the jawline, rejuvenate the hands, etc.However, for a lower face lift without surgery, you would need a combination of treatments such as Ultherapy, Renuvion (J-Plasma), FaceTite and thread lifting to obtain skin tightening and lift.I suggest getting a formal consultation with a cosmetic dermatologist and facial sculpting expert to develop a treatment plan that works for you.  Best, Dr. Emer

Radiesse injection into the cheeks to lift the jowls is not ideal. Radiesse is good for lifting the cheeks if you have volume loss in the cheeks and reducing  nasolabial lines.

Radiesse is an excellent product for cheek enhancement but you do get some swelling in the area which may last up to two weeks. After the swelling the vehicle (methylcellulose) will gradually fade over the next two months and finally the calcium phosphate microspheres will dissolve over the next 6 to 12 months. So although you may feel "overdone" at the moment rest assured that this will fade in the weeks to months to follow. This is not a permanent filler and the visible effects will gradually disappear over the next 6 to 12 months.

This is a technique I am seeing more and more of. The amount of lift you will get on the jowl area from filling the cheek bones is usually incredibly small. I just don't think it is explained well to people. I think a majority of your swelling will improve but I would not expect a significant change in your jawline based on that filler treatment. Best of luck

You are definitely still swollen from your treatment. There is quite a bit of swelling with Radiesse and it takes 2 weeks to see the final results.  Please try not to worry. Much, if not all of that puffiness is going to resolve. Radiesse and other high g prime fillers, when placed deep on the cheekbone,  can be used to subtly lift an early jowl, but in my experience, patients will often also need filler in their pre-jowl sulcus. You can also consider skin tightening treatments to further improve this area.