Doctors on this forum such as Dr. Francis Palmer said that in his practice, a male needs 3 syringes of Radiesse for jaw angle "flare out" or augmentation. Wouldn't the amount of Radiesse vastly vary based on the starting point of the patient's jaw angle ? Also with Radiesse, since the carrier gel (70%) dissolves quickly, wouldn't the patients need to probably get 2 injections of a smaller amount of Radiesse each time, spaced 1-3 months apart for a more precise & predictable shape & result ?
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Answer: No way to tell without individual consult.
5FU has inherent risks and has not been studied to address residual volume from Radiesse facial fillers. An examination can provide you with more specific and suitable options. Raffy Karamanoukian, Los Angeles
Radiesse is a thick product compared to other fillers. It's very rare to not see any result from your treatment. Fat Grafting may be your best option to promote a lasting result, this procedure consists of removing your own fat to re-implant it where it's needed. Without a photo provided...
Time will tell. One additional medication that it is often used for this type of problem is nitro paste. This leads to vein dilation and can sometimes improve these symptoms. Otherwise, keep the area moist and watch for signs of infection (redness, drainage, swelling, fever) and keep in touch...