I am scared to do injections under my eyes, so I am wondering if Radiesse in my cheeks will also help my eyes?

I think Radiesse is a great product for areas that need alot of volume, such as the cheeks or even the hands, but I would not use it underneath the eyes. The lower eyelid skin is very thin and will not tolerate thick product like Radiesse. In these cases, I will use Radiesse for the cheek volume and then Restylane for the lower eyelids. This gives a very nice overall balance to the face, and improves one of the classic signs of aging, which is volume loss.

Radiesse is a wonderul filler for lifting the cheeks, contouring the jaw and filling the backs of the hands.  It should not be used in the hollow under the eyes as you it appear lumpy and irregular.  However, when the cheeks are lifted and contoured in an artistic manner, the cheeks will help to fill the hollows seen between the lids and cheek areas.  Using Voluma and Radiesse the face can be mid-face can be sculpted, lifted and rejuvenated. 

Radiesse (Calcium Hydroxyapatite) is an effective filler for deeper injection, and can certainly be useful for addressing cheek position and increasing fullness.  It has to be used carefully, and it shouldn't be injected under the eyelid, due to the thinness of the eyelid tissue, and thickness of the product.  However, when injected along the cheek bone, the tissue is often slightly lifted, which can decrease the appearance of under-eye hollowing.  If hollowing remains, I typically use a thin hyaluronic acid filler like Belotero or Restylane to further improve the appearance of the tear trough.  These are safer fillers for injection in that region.

I think Juvederm or Restylane (or other hyaluronic acid based filler) may be better for under the eyes. However, Radiesse is great for the cheeks.

RADIESSE® is a terrific filler, specifically because of its thick
consistency. This quality also makes it ideal for adding volume to the cheek
area with really beautiful, natural-looking results when you visit a skilled
injector. However, the very qualities that make RADIESSE® so great for other
areas are the same qualities that make it not the best choice under the eyes.
The skin around the eyes is very thin; not only can the RADIESSE® injections be
more apparent there, but the opacity of the substance may actually be visible
through the thin lower eye area skin. I’d recommend the cheek enhancement alone
to see how that affects the under eye area. If you are still unhappy, try a
different filler just under the eyes that is a bit more subtle.

Thanks for the great question. For the midface, cheeks, and under eye areas, I use a combination of different fillers. Radiesse is an excellent choice for building up the cheeks and highlighting the cheekbones. However, it is not an appropriate filler for the under eye area. In this delicate tissue, a thinner product is required. I use either Restylane or Belotero for this area, sometimes called the "tear troughs". In most cases, one 1.5ml syringe of Radiesse and one or two 1ml syringes of Restylane will give a fantastic, natural-appearing result.

Radiesse is a great product for augmenting the cheek area which in turn will also enhance the appearance of the nasolabial folds on each side of the nose.  It is not a good choice of filler for under the eyes as cord-like abnormalities may occur that are difficult to remove and may last 10- 12 months.

Radiesse is a great product for use in the cheeks, and will definitely provide a lift.  If used correctly, Radiesse placed in the cheeks can have the secondary effect of smoothing out naso-labial folds as the cheeks are enhanced.  I recommend staging your injections - and an experienced injector should allow you to do this.  You should start conservatively and assess if you want more product after swelling has subsided so you can get your desired look.  We generally do not recommend Radiesse for the tear trough area (under the eyes).  It can be used, again, if used correctly, with nice results.  However, as a general rule, products like Juvederm and Restylane are safer for the tear troughs.  Another option that would also offer more permanency is fat grafting.

Radiesse is a great product for specific indications in helping for contours in the face. It works well at deeper levels and its not indicated for superficial lines. It works the best for nasolabial lines and for cheek/lift augmentation. For the volumes required it can become a little epensive but never like surgical cheek augmentation!

Hi samgreen.  We have seen and read about too many botched cases of Radiesse placed under the eyes (or lips for that matter) to consider it in these areas. 

Radiesse is excellent for providing natural looking volume to the cheek area.  Some volume in the cheeks might help the look of your eyes, but it depends on the facial anatomy and how the product is placed.

With aging, there can be a loss of volume and descent of the cheeks as the youthful heart-shaped face gives way to a more rectangular face shape. Radiesse is an excellent filler for restoring this volume to the cheeks, temples, and jawline, in effect providing a "liquid facelift" when performed by a skilled injector. Because Radiesse is a whitish colored product and because it cannot be dissolved, I would encourage you to stay away from having it injected below the thin skin immediately under the eyes. It should only be injected under thicker skin, for natural looking augmentation of the cheeks for example. 

Restylane, a clear dissolvable gel, works very well in these "tear troughs" under the eyes and can be injected there with tremendous safety and efficacy. 

Regards,

Umang Mehta, MD