I had Radiesse injections in my cheeks about 20 hours ago. Left side of my face still numb, vision distorted- particularly when I look up and to the left. My doctor says it is swelling and will go away. I want this to be true. I'm very very frightened that my vision has been permanently damaged. This is affecting my every move and thought. Know of this happening to others??
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January 25, 2013
Answer: Lingering numbness and vision problems after Radiesse in cheeks 20 hrs ago?
Original answer to your question: An ultrasound would probably not help because it won't determine exactly what it is, just that something, theoretically, is there. I have seen Radiesse last for a few years, and more often we do see this in areas like the upper cheeks where there isn't as much...
It would be interesting to know what material was initially injected into your cheeks. The normal inflammation caused by your second injection could activate granulomas, nodules, and biofilm, especially if a permanent filler such as ArteFill is present in the same area. If a bacterial biofilm...
It sounds to me like you have a pretty good understanding of the swelling process
after Radiesse. How long it will last depends on how much was injected and each person's metabolism. Radiesse has 2 components; Calcium and a gel carrier. The gel carrier breaks down in 4...
