Periorbital and Malar Edema 6 Weeks Post Injection of Radiesse in My Cheeks?

I was treated by BC dermatologist who never saw it before. I am going to BC plastic surgeon who has much knowledge on this adverse event. I have under eye bags & cheek swelling that suddenly appeared 6 weeks after treatment. I have done alot of medical research. Did Radiesse (high G) injected in cheeks augment impermeable barrier of malar septum further impeding lymphatic drainage &/or compressed lymphatic vessels or did Juvederm UP (hydrolyphic) injected in glabella migrate under eyes or both?

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Radiesse in Cheeks and Swelling after 6 Weeks

There are quite a few possibilities here. Radiesse depending upon extent of injection could produce swelling in the area that should resolve in about a year. If there were preexisting malar bags, almost any filler around that area has the potential to worsen the swelling.

? Cause of swelling in cheeks 6 weeks after Radiesse injections.

Juvederm in glabella would not the problem. Whatever was injected into the cheeks would most likely be the cause of swelling in the same area. It's not uncommon to have secondary swelling in the cheeks from product placed there. The good news is that it does go away with time! Things you might try are a low salt diet, (it can make you retain fluid) drink lot's of water to flush system. Possible lymphatic drainage treatment, finally... more

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Periorbital and Malar Edema 6 Weeks Post Injection of Radiesse

I have never seen Juvederm injected into the glabella area migrate down under the eyes. I would feel this would be extremely improbable, bordering on impossible. It is much more likely the Radiesse into the upper cheeks is causing the issues you have. Radiesse is injected very deeply (or should be), and there is a possibility it is affected vessels or drainage, or there could be a very deep hematoma there as well. Good luck at your appointment with the PS, and I'm sure he or she can give you... more

Periorbital and malar edema after Radiesse and Juvederm

You are correct in seeing an experienced physician about this problem and I'm sure you'll have more information once you have your appointment. I would say that it's highly unlikely, if not impossible, that the Juvederm would migrate from the glabella to under the eyes. Normally, if people do have a problem with malar edema, it's from a treatment under the eyes or in the cheeks, and it is thought to be a result of impeded lymphatic drainage.

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Kaz70 27 Dec 2012

Hello, I am very curious to find out whether this has resolved and how long it took. I had Juvederm in cheeks 3 months ago and I have eye swelling and cheek swelling on one side now. I just want it to go away!

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