I have (amongst other issues of which I am, sadly, very aware) puffy little pockets at the corners of my mouth that are driving me crazy. What can be done to address this (short of a mid-face lift)? Would a filler like Radiesse to the apples of my cheeks, coupled with Perlane around my mouth work to slightly lift and disguise them? They are really depressing me, and cause my entire face to look tired and older. Someone please shine a ray of light on this situation….I find it very upsetting.
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June 2, 2019
Answer: Puckers at the Corner of The Mouth
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Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
There is usually some swelling that lasts for a few days after Radiesse is injected. The swelling is almost always symmetric when the Radiesse has been injected symmetrically. Another possibility is some bruising deep in the cheek on the larger side, especially if a sharp needle was used. For...
Radiesse shouldn't be injected into the facial musculature. With that said there are many ways to safely inject the product. I prefer deep injections of Radiesse or Voluma just on top of the cheek bone. However, it can be placed in thin threads beneath the skin as well. These products do need to...
Radiesse is a stimulatory filler that is an excellent option for patients who desire a longer-lasting filler alternative to hyaluronic acid dermal fillers. In our office, we use Radiesse to complement structural areas of the face and contour bony prominences. Our office also is a center of...