When will Radiesse be gone? Could it make my face look fatter around the jaw line/lower cheeks?

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Hi, I got Radiesse injected 7 months ago. 2 questions: 1. When will my face look like it did pre-injection? I thought it was two years for it to be gone, but a doctor told me that it will look 100% like it was when filled for 2 years and then, after two years, it slowly dissipates. Which is true? 2. Can Radiesse make the lower cheeks/jaw area look fatter? I'm slimmer, But my face looks much fatter and has no contours now. Can radiesse make tissues well and look like fat?

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

It won't necessarily last two years and it will slowly dissolve over time. It's tough to answer the second question without before and after pictures, but yes, radiesse can create fullness depending on where it was injected.  Radiofrequency and/or laser can help if you are unhappy.  5fu or saline or steriod injections are also options. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer

Melvin Elson, MD · Answer

Radiesse will not last 2 years and will dissipate slowly over the year or so.  It can give you the temporary appearance you are concerned about but your face will return to its previous appearance.  Be sure you see a board certified dermatologist or plastic surgeon

When will Radiesse be gone? Could it make my face look fatter around the jaw line/lower cheeks?

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