Is swelling after radiesse confined to the area you had done? i mean, if i just have my cheeks done, would the swelling extend up to my eyes? i can handle a little swelling in my cheeks, since i want the radiesse to make them plumper anyway! but i don't w

It : It is possible to get a little swelling near your eyes in that situation. If you get ice on the sites immediately after the injections, you should not see much swelling, if any.

The : The swelling experienced after skin filler treatment (such as radiesse) typically remains in the area treated. If the cheeks area treated you may find some swelling in the lower eyelid region, though. You can minimize the swelling experienced by applying ice and elevation your head while sleeping for the first few days after treatment.

Radiesse (dermal fillers) : Radiesse (dermal fillers) is such a great product and will provide you with the fullness you desire in your cheeks which lasts over a year. Radiesse (dermal fillers), like any dermal filler, requires a needle to apply it to the desired area. You will have swelling that will last a couple of days but ordinarily it is localized to the cheek. Make sure you apply ice to the cheeks the day of the procedure and there are some good arnica gels you can use that help reduce the swelling. The long term benefits greatly out way the short term minor swelling you may experience! best regards and enjoy your more youthful cheeks and face! dr. Smith.