Can I get Radiesse removed?

Radiance / Radiesse is a filler much better suited for under thick skin folds and deep areas close to the bone than under the think skin of the lower lids or lid-cheek junction. The filler lasts well over a year and is made up of sea coral powder (calcium hydroxylapatite (CaHA) ) suspended in a sodium... more

Radiesse can last 1-2 years under the eyes since it is one of the longer lasting fillers and the area under the eyes typically has a longer duration than that of the nasolabial folds. Radiesse can last 1-2 years under the eyes since it is one of the longer lasting fillers and the area under the eyes typically... more

Radiesse is a difficult substance to inject under the eyes for several reasons.  It is potentially palpable because of the more viscous consistency of the filler and it is difficult to remove if there is any irregularities in the skin following injection. I prefer to use hyaluronic acid fillers in this... more

Radiesse is described as a semi-permanent filler, meaning that it can last in the body for up to 7 years.  It typically creates a cosmetic benefit in the nasolabial fold for 9-18 months (1 year average). I can see that you have come to the conclusion that Radiesse is not a good idea in the tear troughs... more

Radiesse lasts about a year.  As Dr. Verret suggested, it can be very difficult to remove and I would, generally, advise against it.  However, in the first week or so, a needle can be inserted into the area where the Radiesse has been injected and some of it can be squeezed out.  Hope this... more

The short answer is that Radiesse in any location will generally last about a year. Removal is quite difficult and would involve making some kind of incision to remove the underlying material.