Do You Recommend Radiesse in One Cheek? (photo)

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My right cheek is more plump then my left cheek! It is definitely noticeable when I smile. (I had silikon 1000 for acne scarring months ago, and most of my scars were on my right side, and when filled, I believe it slightly plumped my cheek- overall happy with treatment). Would you recommend fillers in my left side (apple of cheek) to get some of my symmetry back ? (I would only do non permanent this time, considering Radiesse!)

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

Applying a filler to the cheek would help with the asymmetry to give a natural balanced look. Seek a reputable certified physician who can provide you with the result you wish to achieve. 

	Best of luck

Kimberly Butterwick, MD · Answer

Facial fillers such as Radiesse can be used to enhance an unbalanced appearance of the face.  Almost any filler can be used in the cheek area.

Nelson Lee Novick, MD · Answer

Nonsurgical cheek augmentation with volumizing fillers is a rapid and excellent way to improve the upper mid face region without the need for invasive surgery and significant downtime and it is certainly a method for improving facial symmetry when there is obvious asymmetry as in this instance.   In most cases, the procedure may be completed in no more than twenty minutes with immediate return to work or social activities. Nonsurgical augmentation with volumizing fillers has the additional benefit of being able to modified in accordance with age-related changes in the area.

	For nonsurgically augmenting cheeks, I prefer to use Radiesse or Radiesse combined with Perlane L. I rely on these agents for these purposes in my Upper East Side New York City practice. In Israel, where I have a satellite office and where a far greater number of more robust volumizing fillers are available, I prefer to use Juvederm Voluma or Stylage XXL, either alone or in combination with Radiesse or Restylane SubQ..

David J. Myers, MD · Answer

Radiesse can be an excellent volumizer to correct facial asymmetry or to lift cheeks, if placed properly. In the situation you mentioned, and in the correct hands, it can be as good or superior to other hyaluronic acid fillers mentioned (e.g. Restylane, Juvederm or Perlane) because it lasts longer and has a greater lifting capacity than the others. The most important thing is to have an injector with the experience to place it correctly and suggest the proper filler for your situation. Good luck.

George T. Boris, MD, FRCS · Answer

Radiesse can be a great volumizing option for facial assymetry in the cheeks. If you are in the LA area, our team of physicians would love to help. Best of luck!

Do You Recommend Radiesse in One Cheek? (photo)

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