How long does Radiesse last if inserted under the eyes?

Radiesse should NOT be used under the eyes. It is an excellent volumizing filler for other areas of the face, such as the cheeks, but not for the very delicate, thin skin under the eyes. There it can leave lumps and bumps, and since it is calcium-based (rather than hyaluronic acid based), it cannot be dissolved with hyaluronidase should there be an undesirable result. Belotero Balance, which I use for this area in my Upper East Side Manhattan practice, has little to no tendency to result in the unwanted, bluish Tyndall Effect when injected superficially into the very delicate skin under the eyes. For similar reasons, Teosyal  Redensity II is my choice in my Israel satellite facility where a far greater number of regulatory agency approved fillers are available. Restylane Silk is still another choice of some physicians. The under eye region is not an area for novice physician injectors trained to treat simple smile lines.  So be sure to seek consultation and treatment by a board certified aesthetic physician with special expertise and experience in injecting this region, and be sure to ask to see his/her before and after photos.

Radiesse is a very thick compound and can cause unsightly bumps if injected in the skin under they eyes.  I typically use Restylane or Juvederm in that area.

Hello,Radiesse is a great filler for areas with thicker skin such as the cheeks, chin, smile lines,temples and hands.It is not indicated for the delicate under eye area where Hyaluronic  acid fillers are most beneficial.These include Restylane Silk, Juvederm and  Belotero.Good technique and experience  are very important in this area  to achieve smooth, natural looking results.Dr. Pedy GanchiVillage Plastic Surgery

Thank you for asking the question. Many products are available as fillers. When taking into account the length of duration, effectiveness, risks and cost, Restylane is the best product for first line treatment of tear troughs. It lasts about 6 months, is very effective, not likely to cause the "blue hue" and is cost is reasonable. I hope you find this helpful. Good luck.

Radiesse is wonderful filler for lifting the cheeks and sculpting the the mid-face and backs of the hands.  However, it should not be used under the eyelids as it may be visible.  If the grooves below the eyelids are a problem, tear-trough groove, then a Radiesse may be artistically placed in the cheek area to lift and fill this region of the face.  Hence, it is not how long it lasts under the eyes, but rather it usually should not be place in this area.