San Diego Radiesse doctors

Bryan K. Chen, MD Bryan K. Chen, MD
San Diego Dermatologist
10672 Wexford Street Suite 205, San Diego
54 answers
Christopher Kolstad, MD Christopher Kolstad, MD
San Diego Facial Plastic Surgeon
9850 Genesee Avenue Suite 460, La Jolla
3 answers
Jason R. Hess, MD Jason R. Hess, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon
4060 4th ave Suite 120, San Diego
2 answers
Mitchel Goldman, MD Mitchel Goldman, MD
San Diego Dermatologic Surgeon
9339 Genesee Avenue Suite 300, San Diego
1 answer
Arnold W. Klein, MD Arnold W. Klein, MD
Beverly Hills Dermatologic Surgeon
9415 Brighton Way M110, Beverly Hills
1 answer

Recent Answers

Over a Year Later and Bumps from Radiesse Still in Upper Lip, What's The Cause and How Can It Be Fixed? (photo)

It was recommended to me that I get Radiesse only on my upper lip since it is thinner then my bottom. Within a few days I noticed a bump on the inside of my lip. I returned and was injected with a dissolver twice. It is now over a year and the bump is still there. I can move it around, bite down on it and when I pinch it I can feel it flatten out. It does not hurt but it bothers me. When I stretch out my lip it looks like white material bumpy material. What do I do? What is the bump?

A: Radiesse bumps in lips

Hello,
 
I am sorry to read about your unfortunate experience with lip augmentation.  In my practice, Radiesse is only used in the nasolabial folds, the marionette lines, and other deep, thick tissues.  I believe this filler to be too thick for application in the lips or around the eyes. 

Unlike Juvederm or Restylane, there is no “dissolver” for Radiesse.  The expected duration of Radiesse is 12 to 18 months.  You have the option to continue to wait for the material to be resorbed.  However, given that it is has already been a year, I think it reasonable to remove it.  A small incision on the under side of your lip can be used to evacuate the remaining Radiesse.  If there is scar tissue in the area, which appears possible in the photo, this can also be removed at the same time. 

Hope this helps.

 

Christopher Kolstad, MD
San Diego Facial Plastic Surgeon
I Had Radiasse with Lidocaine Five Days Ago, and I Am Itchy All Over- What To Do?

My sister in law and I both had the radiasse with lidocaine five days ago, we are both itchy all over. so bad we can't sleep. we both had itchy rashes at injection site. now we both are very itchy on our backs, chest, arms , head and neck.

A: Itching after Radiesse

Both you and your sister-in-law should contact the physician that performed the procedure.  The timing, location, and characteristics of your symptoms relate them to the injectable session.  Itching and rash are indicative of allergy, which has available and effective treatments.

 

Christopher Kolstad, MD
San Diego Facial Plastic Surgeon
Can I Wear Swim Googles the Day After Getting Radiesse Injections Under my Eyes?

Can I Wear Swim Googles the Day After Getting Radiesse Injections Under my Eyes?

A: Can I Wear Swim Googles the Day After Getting Radiesse Injections Under my Eyes?

This and similar “is it ok” questions are best answered by the physician performing the procedure.  They will have specific knowledge about your care what to expect after the procedure.  That being said, I would advise my patient to wait at least a week before wearing goggles after a filler was placed around the eyes.

 

Christopher Kolstad, MD
San Diego Facial Plastic Surgeon
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