Hey! I’m getting Radiesse filler in the middle of my forehead for my circular-indented chickenpox scar (My cosmetician said Radiesse would be best to fix the scar) My birthday is about 8 days after the filler appointment, would it be okay if I only wore makeup on my birthday? I am seeing mixed reviews about when to apply makeup after.
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Answer: Absolutely Okay to wear Makeup
Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
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...
The reason this occurs with implants is due to the pressure the implant causes on the bone. It is placed in a subperiosteal plane. The filler is place superficial to this and is not as firm as an implant. I don't think you have to worry about fillers or Radiesse causing boney erosion in the chin.
