My doctor wants to use Radiesse in my cheek area to help add a touch of volume which he says will help smooth the under eye bags that I'm starting to get. I would rather try this route than have something injected in my tear trough or delicate skin around the eyes. Thoughts or photos on how this might help. He's talking about .5 in each cheek area for a subtle improvement.
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Though Hyaluronidase is not typically recommended for Radiesse it can be used in the case of an emergency or severe case to try and ease the over correction. More importantly you may have prolonged swelling or malar edema which in not the Radiesse per se but your body's reaction to it. 1.5...
It sounds as if the area bruised; the hemosiderin collects in the skin and will be metabolized. Most bruises take time to heal, especially in the tear trough area. I prefer other fillers for the tear troughs. You can speed the healing with lasers or wait it out. Either way, I wish you the best.
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...