Radiesse can cause bumps due to Collagen formation

Kamran Jafri, MD answers: Can Radiesse cause lumps inside cheeks?

Almost 4 weeks ago, I had smile lines injected with Radiesse and was very pleased with the visual results. However, I now have some very large knots on the inside of my cheeks. I feel it has something to do with the injections, since they certainly were not there prior to the injections


Kamran Jafri, MD
13 months ago
By Kamran Jafri, MD - New York City Facial Plastic Surgeon

Hello In California,

I agree that you should see your Physician to evaluate the bumps your are noticing.

Since it has been 4 weeks since your injection and you are noticing the bumps on both sides of your cheeks, you may be experiencing the effects of Radiesse itself. Radiesse works by encouraging your body to make new collagen at the sites where it has been injected. This is how it "fills" furrows and wrinkles. If injected deeply it can be noticed by patients on the inside of the mouth. This in and of itself is not dangerous but may be a bit of a nuisance.

If very problematic for you, your Physician can examine you and make a decision as to what is occurring and what can be done to help you.

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