Getting radiesse in chin and scared! Does it feel foreign like an implant, or natural like my skin? Will it move? (Photo)

Dear Hannah12,There will likely not be much swelling (you will probably like it) after the procedureIt feels very natural and it may feel firm at first, but will soften after a few weeksIt is a little moldable in the first 24-48 hours, and after that, it should not move at allBest,Nima Shemirani

Radiesse works nicely in the chin. Voluma is also a newer option that has the advantage of being reversible with hyaluronidase if necessary. Typically, one syringe of either filler is a good place to start. More can always be added later if you feel that you need additional projection. Ensure that you seek a very experienced injector as this is not a "garden variety" type of injection. A Plastic Surgeon or Dermatologist injector is a good place to start. I hope this information is helpful for you.Stephen Weber MD, FACSDenver Facial Plastic Surgeon

Radiesse is an excellent choice for temporary (!) facial augmentation. It will feel and look natural. And if you like the result you can then decide to have a permanent implant placed which can be custom designed, if needed, for you.

Dear hannah, thank
you for your question. Injectable fillers can be used to enhance facial volume,
correct lines and depressions, and rejuvenate the face without surgery. Some
common fillers used in our San Diego practice include restylane,
juvederm, perlane, voluma, radiesse, and sculptra. Consult with an
experienced facial plastic surgeon injector to review your options. Good Luck!

Hello Hannah12,Although I like Radiesse as a material, I would also consider using a hyaluronic acid (HA) product like Perlane or Voluma since it is reversible. Whatever material you choose, it should still feel like your natural skin over the top of the product if injected properly. This is not a super common area to inject but it should be done very deeply past all of the soft tissue and in front of your jawbone and not in the skin itself. It may be possible that you have some mobility after the injection but it should be minimal.Lastly, another reason to consider an HA is if you are considering surgery in the near future for chin augmentation. It can be a nice product to inject as a "try out" prior to chin surgery since it is removable with another injectable product called hyaluronidase.Good luck,Michael M. Kim, MD

Radiesse is, in general, an excellent treatment for exactly what you're describing.  It typically remains where it's placed and produces a subtle but noticeable augmentation of the regions treated and, once settled, it does not suddenly shift to the side, as you're concerned it might.  Immediately after injection and for a period of time afterwards it can, and often is, molded by the plastic surgeon.  But that's only for a short period post-injection.Radiesse is normally injected relatively deeply, as opposed to hyaluronic acid (HA) fillers, such as Restylane, Perlane and Juvederm, which can be injected more superficially.I hope that this helps and good luck,Dr. EMember of RealSelf 100

I use Radiesse in the chin frequently.  It does add augmentation to a recessed chin.  Be sure to find someone who has injected it fairly often.  2 syringes of Radiesse (1.5cc) will give you a very strong chin.  In my practice, I would start with 1 syringe of 1.5cc Radiesse.  It is better to start slower because you can not remove Radiesse. You can always go back for more later, but you can't remove what is already there.