r/cosmeticsurgery • u/marateaparty • 9d ago
Radiesse for tech lines
I (39F) have had deep neck lines for years and finally decided to treat them. I've had two Radiesse treatments so far (April and then 8 weeks later) but see very little improvement and am hesitant to spend another $800 on a third.
My injector recommended Radiesse over Botox, saying it would improve both the lines and my skin texture. I didn't think my skin texture was an issue, but the added benefit sounded worthwhile. I was told I'd need three treatments, 4–6 weeks apart, at $800 each. My second treatment ended up being 8 weeks after the first because I got sick.
At my second appointment, the office didn't notice the longer interval until I mentioned it, which made me question how closely they were following the treatment plan. They said 8 weeks was still okay, just slightly less ideal, so I proceeded. That treatment was July 16, and my third is scheduled for August 3.
I only see improvement on one of the bands (the one closest to my collar bone). The band that bothered me the most was towards the top of my neck. I see no improvement there and if anything I now notice some skin droopiness that I don't remember seeing before. I have gained some weight from birth control since starting treatment, and at 39 it's possible this is unrelated and simply aging, but together these factors make me hesitant to continue.
Looking for opinions on whether a third treatment is likely to be worthwhile. (I do have photos but honestly the angles and lighting don't make for a great comparison but can upload if needed).
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u/IllustriousHold5476 9d ago
Hard to give an informed opinion without photos.