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Radiesse

What it is: Radiesse is a long-lasting dermal filler consisting of calcium-based microspheres in water based gel.  Radiesse is injected into the skin for cosmetic enhancement or correction of facial features.  Radiesse is intended to restore facial volume and stimulate new collagen growth.  

What it addresses:  Contouring and facial skin problems commonly associated with aging:

- Smile Lines
- Marionette Lines
- Cheeks
- Jaw Line
- Nasolabial fold
- Deep wrinkles

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Puffy eye after Radiesse for cheek augmentation

I am not able to tell if my PA put Radiesse too close to my eye to fill in my cheek. It has been puffy with a small amount of bruising for over two weeks with no subsiding (well the bruising gets better and then comes back). It looks like I have a black eye.

The PA is not sure if there is some in the area either. The other side of my face looks nothing like it and is beautiful. She did say we filled the side with the puffy eye fuller than the other, so it may be pushing it up towards the eye. She did also do a lot of "shaping" and rubbed under the eye quite a bit. This has changed the shape of my eye and is kind of impeding my vision.

Is there anything I can do if there is Radiesse in the "wrong area" (area between the eye and nose)? Does anyone know how long it will last if it is in this area? (Maybe it will dissolve faster?) I'm trying to ice it but....it doesn't seem to make a difference. Help!

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Asked by: tld
minneapolis

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October 12, 2008

Swelling from Radiesse can lead to a puffy eye

Brenda Dintiman, MD
Brenda Dintiman, MD
Board Certified
Dermatologist

I agree that they most important decision is to choose a cosmetic dermatologist or plastic surgeon to do your injections.  Using Radiesse to augment and enhance the cheek area is an art!  Although it is not uncommon to get swelling expecially if the injector has massaged and molded the product after treatment, the placement of the Radiesse needs to be deep enough to not produce uneveness in the skin.

Gentle pressure and massage can still correct overfilling for 1-2 weeks after treatment.

Good Luck!

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October 11, 2008

Have a cosmetic surgeon perform injections in the face

Michael A. Persky, MD
Michael A. Persky, MD
Board Certified
Facial Plastic Surgeon

Hi tld,

There isn't a whole lot that can be done other than massage.  Radiesse lasts from 9 to 18 months. 

Unfortunately this is another example that injections in the face are a medical procedure and that it benefits patients to be treated by more experienced, cosmetically trained physicians. Hopefully your problem will resolve quickly.  Be well.

Dr. P

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