Pain and Redness After Radiesse

I had approximately 1ml of Radiesse injected into my nasolabial folds four days ago by an experienced physician. The procedure went remarkably well. I experienced the normal swelling and redness that seemed to subside over the next 48 hours. However, I am now beginning to experience a different kind of pain. It feels deep within my cheek and is under a "mosquito bite" sized nodule. This area is also very red. The "bite" had developed shortly after the injection and I have been manipulating it to subside. Could I have caused a problem? What could be causing the redness that was there before I began manipulating the area? I have had one injection before without any long term problems. Thank you for your help!

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Radiesse injection pain and redness

Dear Inside, This is an unusual scenario that you describe. A "mosquito bite" appearance generally implies some sort of allergic reaction. A nodule forming this early cannot be a granuloma as they usually form after 6 months from chronic inflammation. You do not describe any bleeding with the injections, so it is not likely a hematoma. That leaves either infection or a nodule of the material clumped together and causing an acute inflammation. I would recommend visiting your... more

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Radiesse can uncommonly cause nodules or granulomas. They usually resolve with one or more cortisone injections into the nodules. Manipulation of this already inflamed area may result in a greater degree of inflammation. I agree that you ought to visit the doctor who performed the injections to assess you in person.