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Radiesse Injection in Cheek Area Affecting Smile

anon69Mar 18, 2010
At the doctor's suggestion - I had Radiesse injected only into the area of my cheek next to my nose (not the cheekbones). I am unable to fully smile ever since he did this - is this normal? Will it eventually dissolve or will it be replaced with collegen which will continue to restrict movement of my face?

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Dr. Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS
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Dr. Ron Shelton, MD
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Dr. Samir Shureih, MD
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Dr. Kamran Khoobehi, MD
Dr. Kamran Khoobehi, MD
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