Is Radiesse Safe a Month After Juvederm?

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I had Juvederm for the first time in my nasolabial folds. I LOVE IT! Have been doing Botox for years and my Dr. recommeded Radiesse, wanted to start of slow so tried Juvederm to start and my Dr. said he'd give me a big discount if I wanted to come back in the next 2 months for Radiesse. Is it safe in combination?

Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS, FACS · Answer

Yes it is safe to use Radiesse or other filler such as Sculptra, Voluma, Restylane following Juvederm even a month later.

Harold J. Kaplan, MD · Answer

Hi Over40.  Radiesse would be no problem 2 months after Restylane.

	In many cases, an experienced practitioner will address different areas with these two products.  We use Radiesse much more in the upper cheeks than Restylane.  It is a "foundation" product that acts to scaffold and support the upper cheek.

Stephen Prendiville, MD · Answer

I routinely use both Juvederm and Radiesse in one sitting on the same patient. As long as your Doctor is well trained and uses good technique, you should be fine.

Ron Shelton, MD · Answer

If Radiesse is placed more deep than the Juvederm it is fine, but we don't place it in the exact plane of the Juvederm while the Juvederm persists. Otherwise in a year or so, when the Juvederm dissolves, the radiesse can be placed by itself. Juvederm often is placed more superficially and the Radiesse deeper.

Otto Joseph Placik, MD · Answer

I have used these products in combination. To the best of my knowledge there are no contraindications to using these products either simultaneously or on a staggered schedule.

Is Radiesse Safe a Month After Juvederm?

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