Post Radiesse Swelling and Hardness Normal 1 Day Post Op?

What you are describing sounds like normal post-procedure swelling. You can ice the area (and should have done that beginning yesterday) to ameliorate it. Some areas, especially over bone, bruise more than others so you'd need to give it some time before there would be reason for concern.

Radiesse is a stimulatory filler that is an excellent option for patients who desire a longer-lasting filler alternative to hyaluronic acid dermal fillers. In our office, we use Radiesse to complement structural areas of the face and contour bony prominences. Our office also is a center of excellence for filler complication treatments and we see patients who have been treated by other doctors and have undesirable results from Radiesse or other long-lasting fillers. We have treatment options available for Radiesse filler nodules, granulomas, and soft tissue thickening. The first step would be to diagnose the nodularity and determine whether there is an option for surgical vs. non-surgical removal. Surgical excision is a possibility in some patients; whereas others with more diffuse fillers may benefit from intralesional therapy using scar modulators and enzymes and kenalog. Radiesse complications may be long-lasting and prompt action is key. Patients who have no access to an expert in the field should begin gentle massage of the areas of nodularity with Plato’s Scar Serum twice daily. RF and invasive lasers can actually do more damage by stimulating further collagen growth.

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Dr. Karamanoukian
Realself100 Surgeon

One day after filler injections is too early to get concerned.  If you post before and after pictures, we may be able to give you more advice.  However, mild swelling for a day or so is normal.  If you do have any concerns, you should follow up with your injector.  And of course, my recommendation is always a board certified plastic surgeon.

 

Good Luck.