How Long Should I Wait After Radiesse Injection to Have a Mini Face Lift? 6 Months?

You can proceed at anytime with the minilift. Radieese is a sub-dermal filler and a minilift is a surgical tightening of the superficial muscle layer deep to where the injections are placed. You still may consider occasional injectable fillers after a lift but see how well you do with the surgical result. I usually ask patients to wait about 6 months after the surgery before considering fillers.

You can go ahead with the mini facelift anytime from this point forward. However, it is important that you discuss your Radiesse injections with your plastic surgeon during your consultation.

First of all it is fine have the mini-lift with Radiesse and you do not have to wait.

However, in the early days of fillers when we injected we targeted wrinkles such as the Nasolabial fold with little attention to the rest of the face.  Now the approach to fillers is much more global.  If your injector hasn't changed with the times then you may still be able to be happy with fillers just injected differently.

With that being said, a mini-lift with fat grafting is a beautiful, soft and longer lasting combination.  I would find someone who does both well and consider their evaluation.  Good luck!

A "mini lift" can be performed at any time following Radiesse treatment of the nasolabial folds. The mini lift procedure does not involve the nasolabial fold area and will not disturb the areas treated with Radiesse. Regardless of when you choose to pursue surgery, seek a plastic surgeon who specializes in facial cosmetic surgery and has extensive experience in facelift procedures.
Best,Stephen Weber MD, FACS

A mini lift will not affect the nasolabial folds to any significant degree. If your hope in having the lift is to avoid more treatments for this area, you will most likely be disappointed.  There are longer acting fillers such as Artefill, which can last 5-10 years.  Best of luck.

Hi Gigi,

No need to wait.  You can undergo a mini-facelift (mini being a marketing term, so let's call it what it is, a facelift) whenever it is convenient.  Choose your facelift surgeon most carefully.  Good luck and be well.

Dr. P

Typically, a mini facelift does not involve any surgery on the nasolabial folds.  The mini facelift will improve the appearance of the jowls of the face and to some degree the neck.  Radiesse is a very good, semi long lasting facial filler that will enhance the results of the mini facelift by providing augmentation to an area that would otherwise not be improved with the surgery.  I see no reason not to proceed with your mini facelift whenever your schedule allows.

Mini facelifts can be done anytime no matter what you have injected into the nasolabial areas since they are usually unrelated.  Most times you will need a filler in the nasolabial grooves to enhance the facial appearance after a facelift.  Mini facelifts run roughly $8500 and can be done under local tumescent anesthesia nicely.  Sincerely,

David Hansen,MD

In general, Radiesse injections are a volumizing procedure, and facelifting is a tightening of loose muscle and skin. In my opinion, a skilled facelift surgeon could perform a facelift very well regardless of how "old" your Radiesse is.

If you plan to have the facelift performed by the doctor who injected the Radiesse, then he will know the contours of your face and be able to adjust for whatever rejuvenation is temporary and resulting from the Radiesse. If not, it is important to tell your plastic surgeon that you've had a filler treatment. Having Radiesse would not result in a delay in the facelift surgery.