Immediate Radiesse Results

Edward D. Buckingham, MD answers: What are the immediate effects of Radiesse?

I just had Radiesse on my smile lines and the between my brows. The doctor furrowed it up on either side of the line between my nose, and one side of my face by the smile lines is swollen. Is this normal? The doctor says yes, but I am worried.


Edward D. Buckingham, MD
7 months ago

It is normal to have a little assymetry and swelling after Radiesse.  It is also normal to have a little mild redness to the skin.  It will almost certainly resolve within 4-5 days.  The redness sometimes takes a couple of weeks however.  If you can see a discrete area that appears to be too full you can place a finger inside your lip and one outside and massage the material out a little.  It may be best to however to allow your physician to assess this and do it for you.  Hopefully with this reassurance you will be able to have a little more trust in you doctor. 

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