Have you experienced Radiesse side effects?

domoiii 25 Mar 2013

I'm at month 3 post radiesse swelling went down but feel pressure on sinuses I take antihistimine before bed because i think its stopping the swelling to be honest in cheeks I think a lot of product was put on top of malaria fat pad which is under cheek . Radiesse is good for placement above cheek apple laid on top of and feathered into orbital rim between nose and cheekbone not for apples of cheek not a volume filler just a great augmented filler to lift , the only adverse effect with me is uneven cheeks and overfilled and one side of face larger than the other , can't sleep frustrated reading all the reviews very upsetting, I wish I didnt go back for touch up in January I was perfect from November but i figured I paid for bogo I need to use it ,wtf,wtf was i thinking im so possess at myself, I am so self conscious I don't go around my family cause they will notice I don't make eye contact with anyone accept my fiance.

Viniana 25 Mar 2013

I think it's really important to understand that you are so much more than you're appearance, first of all! HOWEVER I understand completely. Unfortunately all of these injectables are not an exact science. We are constantly perusing perfection, aren't we? I also wound up looking than when I began, beating myself up for it... But the part I have the most trouble swallowing is this: I have systemic autoimmune disease stemming from a massive allerigic reaction to the Radiesse carrier gel. I am not a litigious person. I don't know what else to say.

Ghonolulu 20 Mar 2013

The FDA returned my call and gave me two different departments to file a complaint with within the company. I'm calling both tomorrow and I will forward both numbers and department names. We all need to do this in order to start the process, and I'm sure were aren't the only ones on this website that have problems with Radiesse!

jk 24 Mar 2013

Please give me the information to the FDA and your e-mail if possible. Thanks, Jk

Ghonolulu 25 Mar 2013

I'll send it tomorrow, left it at work!

Ghonolulu 25 Mar 2013

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Ghonolulu 26 Mar 2013

Okay, here are the two numbers and departments EVERYONE need to call! FDA Medical Devices, 800-638-2041, press #1 then #1 again. FDA Med Watch, 800-332-1088, press #4, then #2. Call both and explain your situation. Good luck

Viniana 16 Mar 2013

I had a delayed serious allergic reaction that kick started an autoimmune disorder.

Ghonolulu 16 Mar 2013

That's horrible! I already have an autoimmune disease called Ankylosing Spodylitis and take a small dose of chemo every week to slow down the progression of the disease! My doctor has put me on a dieretic pill twice a day, which has really helped my edema caused from the Radiesse. I hope you get better! How long ago did you get the Radiesse and how long after did this allergic reaction happen?

Viniana 17 Mar 2013

I got the Radiesse last December 20. On January 2nd my face blew up. I called the medical spa in a panic, and they snubbed me, told me I was overreacting and was simply dehydrated. They actually advised me NOT to contact my physician!! It was unreal. I have photographs of my face. I was put on prhednzone. The swelling in my face went down after a week. I have had pitted edema and extreme joint pain. It has all been a mystery to me so far. I lost my ability to walk, my knees simply buckled... And the pain became so great. I have been in physical therapy twice a week. I would like to add that I have ALWAYS been a gym rat. I never miss a day!! This came out of nowhere, and the ex rays show no structural damage. Furthermore, I feel like I am in a mind fog. I know myself and I feel so fuzzy... Two days ago I got myself into a car accident... This isn't like me. Tomorrow I have an appointment with a rheumatologist.

Merrill902 17 Mar 2013

I also developed an autoimmune disease within a year of Radiesse injection. At the onset, I had extremely dry eyes and mouth at night, possibly Sjogren's Syndrome. Testing revealed positive ANA but Sjogren's was ruled out. My eye dryness has improved but the dry mouth has not. My Radiesse had migrated to my jawline and below the lawline which makes me think there may be a correlation with the dry mouth. Still working with the docs on narrowing down the autoimmune diagnosis. By the way - I'm not sure this site is appropriate for us to be collaborating on as the tab at the top of the page shows "find a doctor" where you will probably find the doctor that did your injection (mine was there). These doctors probably pay for this site, so they will be 'mining' the comments here. Is it any wonder they told us all that they had never heard of any reverse reactions?

Viniana 17 Mar 2013

I was looking for the class action, actually!

Ghonolulu 25 Mar 2013

A law firm told me to Google it first to see if anyone has filed one? I didn't see anything!

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Ghonolulu 18 Mar 2013

Any advice from the Real Self Staff??

Viniana 18 Mar 2013

No. I actually feel as though people do NOT wish to help me? Why is the issue so hush hush? Alright, was vanity perhaps on my part, YES, but NOW I'm sick. Really in trouble, and I need help. The medi spa that injected me wants to deny me service based on the fact that they think I am uncool?!! I can't walk! My nail beds have changed. I have been going through hell in silence... I don't limos how to post pictures of the reaction I had I else I would! "Just dehydrated"..

Viniana 18 Mar 2013

Sorry, I got carried away. I now have an autoimmune disease, and there's nothing anyone from a medi-spa COULD do to help me. I think one should always err on the side of caution when it comes to warnings. I was not warned.

Ghonolulu 18 Mar 2013

I called the FDA to file a complaint, but after being directed by an auto answering service, many times to try and speak with someone, I had to leave a message for them to return my call! I'm very disappointed with the whole ordeal! I don't understand? There was a post I read, where the patients PCP, ran tests that proved the Radiease does migrate.

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Ghonolulu 22 Mar 2013

FDA called me back, and gave me two different departments to call and report this! I called the wrong extension. I will forward both departments names with there numbers!

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Ghonolulu 10 Mar 2013

I'm on board, if an attorney wants to start a class action suit. I have very bad results from having Radiesse injected near my eyes. Swelling, edema and sagging bags when the edema goes down!

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warison 8 Mar 2013

This product has ruined my life. I have some kind of chronic infection in my face/sinuses that noone can diagnose or fix. I've had the problem for at least 5 years now.