Does Radiesse Last Longer After Repeat Injections?

Hi Nan,
Studies on how long Radiesse lasts have shown it to last for between 9 to 15 months. Many patients who would require 2 or 3 syringes for the proper correction, insist on only having one syringe for economic reasons. Many facial plastic surgeons won't even inject only one syringe if what you need is two or three because the surgeon doesn't want an unsatisfied patient speaking ill of her/his treatment.
In the case where one syringe will not lead to enough correction, after the initial swelling resolves, the patient may think that the filler did not work, or has disappeared prematurely. This is all based on the premise that they actually received authentic Radiesse and not a cheaper, shorter lasting subsitute filler.
Now if you didn't get enough correction the first time around, and more Radiesse is added to the already existing filler, it may appear to last longer. Some patients may need only one syringe for complete correction while the majority will benefit from more than one syringe. Good luck.
Dr. P

It’s
not uncommon for the first injection to seem like it doesn’t do quite as much,
especially when it’s a smaller amount. However, just because the results are no
longer as visible doesn’t mean that all the filler has been absorbed already.
It’s likely that there is still a foundation there, and the next injection will
offer even longer-lasting improvements as volume is built up gradually and
organically. Of course, it’s also essential to visit an experienced injector to
make sure you’re getting the optimum level of correction with every
appointment.

Radiesse is a very good stimulatory filler that can build collagen.  I advise my patients to take Vitamin C, supplements, and to avoid smoking and direct sun in order to help the skin stimulate collagen production. Raffy Karamanoukian Los Angeles

Thanks for the great question. First, Radiesse should last 9 to 12 months in most patients. However, this requires that the injections are well-placed and that your injector has a clear understanding of facial anatomy and aesthetics. Second, there is some evidence that Radiesse stimulates your body make more collagen. In some patients, after multiple treatments, a longer effect (or even permanent change) can be seen. This is not true in every case, however. Best of luck!

An important consideration is to have enough Radiesse injected into the area to alleviate the loss of volume.  In the cheeks the nonsurgical lift usually takes a minimum of 2 syringes. In the first year another injection may be needed in 6 months. After the first year 1 injection session per year is performed to maintain the desired result.

Hi Nan.  Because the body develops new collagen in response to the Radiesse injections, we do see that for patients that are consistent with their treatments, they can go slightly longer between treatment.  What happens is not that the product dissipates slower, but rather than over time, the body has developed new collagen in response to the "scaffold" that Radiesse has created and this leads to longer durations between treatments.