I got Radiesse injected (1/2 a syringe) in my cheeks in October 2015. I had had Radiesse injected several times before over the past few years and loved the results. This injector put the Radiesse in the wrong place, on the apples of my cheeks. It looks terrible. I finally consulted a plastic surgeon in December 2015. He told me the Radiesse would *probably* dissolve within a year, but he said the effects are sometimes permanent and the Radiesse never dissolves in some patients. Is this true?
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Answer: Radiesse lasts 12-18 months
Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
Dear JBUK,Thank you for your question. Radiesse lasts 1-2 years and Voluma lasts up to 2 years. The main difference is that they are two completely different materials. Radiesse is calcium hydroxy-appetite, which is a substance found in bone. It is radio opaque like bone meaning if you ever...
Radiesse should NOT be used under the eyes. It is an excellent volumizing filler for other areas of the face, such as the cheeks, but not for the very delicate, thin skin under the eyes. There it can leave lumps and bumps, and since it is calcium-based (rather than hyaluronic acid based), it...
Radiesse is a stimulatory filler that is an excellent option for patients who desire a longer-lasting filler alternative to hyaluronic acid dermal fillers. In our office, we use Radiesse to complement structural areas of the face and contour bony prominences. Our office also is a center of...
