Can I Get Radiesse Removed?

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. Use of Radiesse in this area is off-label and should probably be considered a strict contraindication. There is a possibility that some of the Radiesse could be excised if it is very superficial.
I recommend a consultation with a board certified Facial Plastic Surgeon or Plastic Surgeon in your area to get an expert opinion

Radiesse is a stimulatory filler that is an excellent option for patients who desire a longer-lasting filler alternative to hyaluronic acid dermal fillers. In our office, we use Radiesse to complement structural areas of the face and contour bony prominences. Our office also is a center of excellence for filler complication treatments and we see patients who have been treated by other doctors and have undesirable results from Radiesse or other long-lasting fillers. We have treatment options available for Radiesse filler nodules, granulomas, and soft tissue thickening. The first step would be to diagnose the nodularity and determine whether there is an option for surgical vs. non-surgical removal. Surgical excision is a possibility in some patients; whereas others with more diffuse fillers may benefit from intralesional therapy using scar modulators and enzymes and kenalog. Radiesse complications may be long-lasting and prompt action is key. Patients who have no access to an expert in the field should begin gentle massage of the areas of nodularity with Plato’s Scar Serum twice daily. RF and invasive lasers can actually do more damage by stimulating further collagen growth.

Best,
Dr. Karamanoukian
Realself100 Surgeon

Thank you for your question. Unfortunately, Radiesse can not be reversed because it is not a hyaluronic acid. Radiuses usually last anywhere from 6 months to a year. It last differently on everybody. Best of luck! Dhaval M. Patel Double board certified Plastic surgeon Hoffman Estates Barrington Oakbrook Chicago

There is no solvent agent for Radiesse.  It usually last for about a year.   Sometimes it can be excised or aspirated in the early stages after injection but after that you are stuck with it until it is gone.

Injection under the eyes, in the tear troughs, is not ideal with a stimulatory filler such as Radiesse. Most fillers last longer under the eyes than around the mouth.

If the product is injected smoothly without nodulairty, it is not possible to remove it, as it is incorporated into the surrounding tissue.

If nodules are present, you can linject the area with lidocaine and use manual compression. Steroids or excision should be avoided. 

Radiesse is very difficult to remove as it can cling to the soft tissues of the skin.  As the eye skin is extremely thin, its removal here is most likely not possible.

Steps to facilitate the absorption of Radiesse:


Daily massage of the area

Possible use of kenalog injection