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!

2 answers to “Pain and redness after Radiesse”

A: Radiesse injection pain and redness

Kenneth R. Francis, MD

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... more

A: Difficult to tell...

Bryan K. Chen, MD

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... more

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