Bluish discoloration under eyes from Radiesse

I had Radiesse injected into my tear troughs as well as my nasolabial folds three months ago. Initially, there was terrible swelling and dark bruising in all areas. After three months, the nasolabial folds and my right eye appear fairly normal. However, there is still a half-moon-shaped area of redness under my left eye as well as bluish discoloration. Can anything be done to remove this discoloration? Make-up does not cover, it not even Dermablend.

3 answers to “Bluish discoloration under eyes from...”

A: Radiesse in tear troughs

By Kenneth R. Francis, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Duchess, As you now know, Radiesse in the tear troughs is a no-no. The red half moon is probably a granulomatous reaction to the material, and the bluish discoloration is probably from the inflammation that accompanies the reaction. You should see your board certified plastic surgeon or... more

A: Radiesse should not be used for tear troughs

By Stella Desyatnikova, MD - Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

You might have the filler showing, or you might have the residual bruising that will take a while for your body to dissolve. Radiesse is not an ideal filler for tear trough area. Your best option, probably, is to wait it out and see whether it goes away. If it persists, occasionally surgical removal is the... more

A: Are you sure you were injected with Radiesse?

By David Shafer, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Duchess, Are you sure you were injected with Radiesse. Radiesse is hydroxyapetite and does not give a bluish discoloration. The HA products, such as Restylane and Juvederm have sometimes been known to cause a bluish discoloration which is due to the refraction of light hitting the product under the skin. ... more