Any Negatives to Using Radiesse or Restylane for Chin Augmentation?

A chin augmentation using an implant as the most predictable and long-lasting, permanent, results. The only reason I would recommend use of fillers would be to give you an approximate idea of what I would look like for a fuller chin in the event you were unsure if you wished to proceed with this surgery. I usually perform chin augmentation in the office under local anesthesia with oral sedation although other forms of anesthesia and certainly are available. Ir you are choosing a filler, my preference is for Radiesse, which of course is temporary.

Thank you for your question. Both Radiesse and Restylane are good options for chin augmentation, as well as Voluma for this area. Radiesse works by forming a scaffolding in the dermal tissue for quick results and stimulating the body to produce more collagen for improvements that are both natural and durable. Voluma and Radiesse can both last up to two years or longer. Restylane does not last quite as long, but does offer a nice result in the right patient. If you want something that lasts longer or produces a more dramatic effect, surgical implants are probably a better choice. I would schedule a consultation with an experienced, board-certified facial plastic surgeon who can assess you in person and create a customized treatment plan based on your precise needs and goals.

Honestly, these days I feel like the fillers are giving us a more natural result than the implants. Think about it more like painting as apposed to working with bricks. You also got it right. Radiesse gives us a great balance for the chin as it is one of the more structurally sound products we inject. It is made of calcium hydroxylapatite (CaHA)  which is the same structure as bone.If nothing more I have patients "try" the fillers. It can show you want "could be" and then if you love it we can do the implant to be more economical. Find a surgeon you trust and be clear with your goals. Best of luck,DrC