How long before Radiesse lumps dissolve?

I have had Radiesse injected into my right cheek to reduce a crease. This was about 6 weeks ago, and although the additional volume has helped with the crease, I have red lumps at the injection sites (about 5 or 6). I have been told that these will reduce in time, but there is no sign yet. How long will it take before these lumps dissolve?

2 answers to “How long before Radiesse lumps dissolve?”

A: Radiesse lumps

Steven Wallach, MD

If the Radiesse was injected in a shallow plane, and you notice bumps, it may take 6 -12 months for the bumps to go away.  Sometimes a small nick can be made into the skin to express them like a pimple.

A: See your Doc and get antibiotic cream and Kenalog injections.

David Hansen, MD

Red lumps at the injection site is either an infection or too superficial injection of the Radiesse. Don't wait to let them resolve. You need to see your doc now. He can place you on a topical antibiotic to cover the infection possibility and also he can give you a Kenalog injection drop(2.5 mg/cc) into... more

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