Cheek fillers are falling down after one month. Is this normal? (Photo)

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I did 2 syringes of radiesse 1 month ago on my cheek area and I am noticing them "falling" down my face - my cheeks are much higher in the before. Everything looked great immediately after procedure and now I feel I am quickly losing the results. At this rate I fear I may look like I didn't do anything at all. Is this rate of falling normal?

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

Keep in mind that you most likely had swelling in your before picture, which resolves after a few weeks. It may be that the placement wasn't high enough for the results you wanted. Radiofrequency and laser can help tighten and lift the area. See a facial contouring expert. Best, Dr. Emer

Philip K. Robb Jr., MD, FACS · Answer

Hello Mellomartian and thank you for your question!

It appears that you fell in love with the swelling... then the swelling left- I see this all the time. Patients love the way they look initially after the treatment. The swelling can hang around for 2-3 even 4 weeks there is some residual swelling.

If you would like more volume, more can be injected, another thought is something like mid face implants are safe, natural appearing, and easy to predict could be a great option for you as well.

Hope this help and good luck!

Dr. Robb

Melvin Elson, MD · Answer

The initial; result you describe and show is the result of swelling and as this has dissipated the radiesse is showing more and appears to be placed too low. It is not falling. Be sure you are seeing a board certified dermatologist or plastic surgeon

Arian Mowlavi, MD, FACS (license on probation) · Answer

Your Radiess is not falling down; your swelling has subsided and you just need more filling to be performed. You need more volume.

Davin Lim, MBBS, FACD - Account Suspended · Answer

I suspect it was swelling in the beginning, however having said that Radiesse does give a correction immediately after the procedure. The best results, as you can see from the video link is obtained 10-12 weeks after the filler is placed. I do agree with Dr Palmer, my preference for someone of your age group will be with HA Fillers such as Juvederm Voluma and Volift, as it enables me to contour your cheek bones and mid cheek area to a better degree than Radiessse. Dr Davin Lim. Brisbane. Australia.

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