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Before vs 6 days
Almost a week. Feeling better!
I had that pain on day 3, 4, 5. I had it constantly, and especially when I smiled or touched it. I took Tylenol (2000 mg per day), and that helped a little. Today I feel better -- no significant headache, earache or pain in my cheek. I still feel the filler, but I try not to touch it unless I really need to. I think it heals... I hope everything stays this way.
Overall, Radiesse did the job for my nasolabial folds. But next time, no Radiesse for me. I wish I knew that this one can't be dissolved or manipulated like other fillers. Just in case something goes wrong...
I have decided to make a separate reviews for two...
The procedure itself wasn't as bad, and I saw results instantly.
I didn't have any bruising or swelling for the first 3 days. None.
Yesterday when I was taking my make up off, I could feel a little bump on my right side in the upper portion of the filler (closer to my nose). When I touch it, I feel pressure all the way in my lips and around.
I hope this is normal reaction. Dr Bentkover said that I might feel those lumps, but as long as I don't see them, I'm fine. I don't see them for now. I hope all stays this way, and that sensation goes away.
Provider Review
I feel it would be entirely wrong not to give Dr Bentkover a pass for Radiesse. It hurt a lot after the procedure, and I wasn't ready for it. For now, filler seems to settle down, and my nasolabial folds look good. I would personally go with Restylane next time. I didn't do my homework on time, and I didn't know that Radiesse can't be dissolved like other fillers (in case something goes wrong). Neither Dr Bentkover informed me about it before the procedure. It was the best filler for my $$$ in his opinion. The bottom line, nasolabial folds looks good, and that is all that matters. I won't be his returning patient for other reasons, but as I wrote, it would be fair enough to write this review.