Can Radiesse Be Cut (Diluted) with Something else Before Injecting, or is It Straight from the Tube?

Yes, I routinely mix Radiesse with lidocaine when injecting the cheeks and midface to achieve a non-surgical midface lift.  This makes injection more comfortable.  Keep in mind, since the lidocaine gets resorbed, the initial result is not the final result.  So the more Radiesse is diluted, the more volume will be lost when the lidocaine goes away.

Lidocaine with epi is often added to Radiesse to make it more comfortable during the injections and also so it flows smoothly through a 27g canula for more control of placement and less bruising. Radiesse is used to fill in and lighten up dark circles under the eyes and to fill in nasolabial grooves and corners of the mouth. It is usually around $650/syringe and can last up to 1 yr. Sincerely,

David Hansen,MD

Radiesse can be mixed with lidocaine prior to injection.  This gives the benefit:


Allowing numbing to injected area for better comfort

Thinning out the filler for better sculpting and placement control


 

Many other fillers, Restylane  and Juvederm for example, come premixed with Lidocaine.