I'm 47 years old. I went for a consultation looking to find serums or products for my face. The lady I saw said not to waste time with products but said I look tired around my eyes and suggested getting Radiesse filler, Botox, and maybe Fraxel treatments. Well, I can't afford it all but am considering the filler since my under eyes are a bit dark and sunken. Should I look at other fillers or would Radiesse be a good one to start with? Thanks for your advice!
December 29, 2010
Answer: Radiesse for Sunken Eyes? No, No, No
Hi xmascarol. Do not consider using Radiesse below the eyes. Radiesse is a great product but there are a couple areas it should not be used - the under eye area and the lips.
We have seen several very bad cases of inexperienced injectors using Radiesse in the under eye area that result in very poor outcomes including additional bagginess and even surgical removal in one instance.
We like Restylane for the "tear trough" (undereye) area because the product is much easier to place and is reversible if there are any complications using an enzyme called hyaluronidase. Because there is very little movement in this area, Restylane also lasts longer than other areas, typically about 9-12 months. Good luck.
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December 29, 2010
Answer: Radiesse for Sunken Eyes? No, No, No
Hi xmascarol. Do not consider using Radiesse below the eyes. Radiesse is a great product but there are a couple areas it should not be used - the under eye area and the lips.
We have seen several very bad cases of inexperienced injectors using Radiesse in the under eye area that result in very poor outcomes including additional bagginess and even surgical removal in one instance.
We like Restylane for the "tear trough" (undereye) area because the product is much easier to place and is reversible if there are any complications using an enzyme called hyaluronidase. Because there is very little movement in this area, Restylane also lasts longer than other areas, typically about 9-12 months. Good luck.
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March 26, 2009
Answer: There are many different types of fillers There are many different fillers that can be used. An advantage of Restylane or Juvederm for this area is that should there be an overcorrection, or a bump, it can be treated more easily than Radiesse. Although, I am not aware of any cases of blindness, this is a theoretical risk of injections for the lower eyelids. Radiesse, Restylane and Juvederm would be used as an off-label indication (not specifically approved by the FDA for this use) but is used commonly by many physicians.
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March 26, 2009
Answer: There are many different types of fillers There are many different fillers that can be used. An advantage of Restylane or Juvederm for this area is that should there be an overcorrection, or a bump, it can be treated more easily than Radiesse. Although, I am not aware of any cases of blindness, this is a theoretical risk of injections for the lower eyelids. Radiesse, Restylane and Juvederm would be used as an off-label indication (not specifically approved by the FDA for this use) but is used commonly by many physicians.
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