Does Radiesse ever fully go away?

Question

I had radiesse about two years ago. It was injected very unevenly - 1.5 syringes in the left side of my face, up at my temple, close to the eye and down under my cheekbone. .5 syring on the other side. Its been two years now and the left side of my face still looks distorted. Will this product ever dissolve/ fully go away? I am thinking of getting more on the right side to at least even it our, but my dear is that as soon as I do that, the left side will go down. Thoughts?

Douglas Wu, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question.  Radiesse will definitely break down and dissipate over time.  A balancing treatment sounds like it may be very appropriate in your situation but it would be most important to see an experienced injector for this procedure, given your history, and to also have very accurate photographs taken before and after so that both you and your provider are on the same page.  Good luck!

Jaime S. Schwartz, MD, FACS · Answer

I appreciate your question.Radiesse is a calcium based product that does last about a year.Your body does break it down over timeA correction with more might be necessaryhowever, you might also be noticing normal asymmetry that might've been there beforeperhaps go over your pre injection photos with your drThe best way to assess and give true advice would be an in-person exam.Please see a board-certified plastic surgeon that specializes in aesthetic and restorative plastic surgery.best of luck!Dr Schwartz

Payman Danielpour, MD, FACS · Answer

Radiesse is supposed to be replaced by collagen in 9-12 months however I have seen residual radiesse years after in patients while I was performing a face lift surgery on them.  Therefore I think that either there is residual radiesse or some scar from bleeding or an inflammatory reaction at the time of the injection.  Either way you can correct the asymmetry with other injectables and mask the areas that you are unhappy with.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

Radiesse is gone 12-15 months after treatment but new collagen can remain.  I suggest seeing an expert in fillers for treatment to improve your asymmetry.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Stephen Weber MD, FACS · Answer

Radiesse is actually reabsorbed fairly rapidly but does result in replacement with collagen which typically last about one year. I have seen the results of Radiesse placed in the hands and temples last up to three years. There is no way to dissolve collagen or persistent Radiesse but the contours that trouble you can be camouflaged. I would recommend Voluma as it is hyaluronic acid and reversible and lasts up to two years. I hope this information is helpful for you.Stephen Weber MD, FACSDenver Facial Plastic Surgeon

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