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How to Deal With 2 Week Delayed Adverse (Allergic?) Reaction to Radiesse? (photo)

Had one 1.5cc Radiesse into submalars below existing cheek implants where fat had worn away. Had a lot of swelling immediately after but by 3 days post looking good if just a bit overfilled. However, 2 wks post face on both sides suddenly swelled up ALOT. Cheeks swollen hard in morning but with heat, massage, and benadryl, can somewhat reduce over day but still VERY puffy. Dr. confirmed no infection. Anyone encounter this? Other thoughts on treating? Anyway to get carrier gel to dissolve faster?

1 Doctor Answer | Asked by hinrgmike in Phoenix, AZ
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Very rarely an allergic reaction can occur when using Radisse

As long as it is confirmed that you do not have an infection the use of warm compresses, Benadryl, NSAIDS, Hydrocortisone topical, Cimetdine, and Medrol dose pack are common things used to treat an allergic reaction. If there is any concern of an infection especially since you have an implant in the region I would add an antibiotic. Wish you best of luck

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Trikk42 26 Aug 2012
I don't know of anything else that what you are doing but can relate to what you are/have been going through. I had filler, which at first I thought was restylane but found out it was Radiesse, placed in hollows under eyes. Everyday is an adventure as to how I will look. I believe that what I have been experiencing for almost 8 months is an allergic reaction swelling, itchy eyes, dry patchy skin to the product. Last week went to a dermatology center in Miami because the skin under my eyes had dry patches that looked like dermatitis or eczema ---sagging skin under my eyes is the added bonus. I have done a lot of research and from what I read this product can last 12 months or more under eyes. The derm told me that Radiesse only lasts 6 months, but on the web site for the center says a year or more????? Are Dr.s protecting the companies that produce the fillers? Wish I could find a dr. that isn't trying to push more filler and plastic surgery. I have been using Benadryl at night, sudafed or zyrtec by day, and clarisonic opal to break up this crap. Trying to stay positive, but I have seen two plastic surgeons who a pushing for surgery for sagging skin that was not there before. My family and friends can testify to that.

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