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Does mixing Radiesse with lidocaine alter the results?

jb2007
I had Radiesse (1.5cc) injected once with lidocaine and once without it. With lidocaine my face deflated in 2 days and it looks as if I barely had any filler placed. Also, a deep injection method was used. The doctor used 1.5cc Radiesse with equal parts lidocaine. When I had Radiesse without mixing with lidocaine my results were very visible and lasted. Also, the doctor used a threading technique.

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