Can Radiesse Cause Lumps Inside Cheeks?

asked 3 years ago by Biggsy10 in California
Latest answer by Francis R. Palmer, III, MD
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Tags: cheeks, lumps, side effects

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

6 answers to Can Radiesse Cause Lumps Inside Cheeks?

Can radiesse cause lumps inside the cheeks?

Radiesse is a thick soft tissue filler and when injected into the nasolabial folds could create lumps that you would be able to see and feel within the nasolabial fold tissues as well on the inside of the mouth. This can be reduced, at the time of Radiesse injection, with massage of the injected area that spreads the Radiesse out more evenly. The lumps should cause no issues and next time perhaps you can request they massage the area after the Radiesse is injected to... more

Francis R. Palmer, III, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

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Radiesse can cause bumps due to Collagen formation

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.... more

Kamran Jafri, MD
New York Facial Plastic Surgeon

It's probably only Radiesse and don't worry as long as it looks good visually

Since it has been 4 weeks already, then any bleeding from the injections has resolved so it probably is not a hematoma or blood clot. Most likely it is only the Radiesse. If you had deep creases then the physician probably had to use a lot of material to fill in the lines. You will get use to the feeling and don't let it bother you. As time goes by you will forget all about the feeling the bumps. Let's hope the visual effect lasts a year or longer . That's what you are doing it for... more

David Hansen, MD
Beverly Hills Dermatologic Surgeon

Any filler can create bumps and lumps

Radiesse is a terrific filler for temporary diminishment of facial line and wrinkles. All fillers should look smooth once swelling from the injection decrease. Many fillers may not feel completely smooth especially during the initial healing period. Some of these "knots" may be the filler or could be caused by bleeding (hematoma) or a reaction to the filler. Return to your cosmetic surgeon who performed your injection and he/she should be able to help you diminish this... more

Mark Berkowitz, MD
Sterling Heights Oculoplastic Surgeon

Bumps after Radiesse?

Hi Biggsy. Any time you have a question or concern about your treatments, the first call should be to your injector. It's never a bad idea to reach out for a second opinion (like reaself), but you need to be evaluated in person to determine what the problem is. The bumps could be the product itself or another more serious reaction called a granuloma. There are remedies for the bumps you have described, regardless of what they end up being, so go for a checkup... more

Harold J. Kaplan, MD
Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

See your doctor

It would be a good idea to return to the physician who performed your injections. The lumps you are feeling could be Radiesse. It could also be bleeding that happened at the time of injection which will resolve or could be a reaction to the Radiesse which can also be treated rather easily.

D.J. Verret, MD
Dallas Facial Plastic Surgeon

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