I Had a Half a Syringe of Radiesse Injected into my Cheek Area . Can I Use the Opened Syringe within 3 Months?

I do not recommend saving Radiesse once opened.  If you need a 'touch up' in 3 months then I recommend you purchasing a new syringe.  Typically, and almost always, I use the entire syringe on my patients.  There is no need for waste and there is always somewhere to place the product.

Hope this helps. 

 

Dr. Grant Stevens  

I would not recommend reusing a syringe of Radiesse.  In the past, I know many practices routinely save unused filler product, properly labeled, for future use.  This was often done to save patient additional costs to retouch an area.  This is not routinely done anymore, and definitely not standard of care.  Once a syringe has been open, there is a risk of bacterial contamination, even if it is used on the same person again. That is especially worrisome for a longer lasting filler such as Radiesse.  For this reason, we do not routinely save syringes for patients in our clinic.

If it is not necessary for you to have an entire syringe for a treatment, your doctor can offer you smaller volumes (for example, radiesse comes in 0.3cc, 0.8cc, and 1.5cc.).  I would find a reputable board certified dermatologist or plastic surgeon for your treatments in the future.  

Best, 

Dr. Margaret Mann