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Can Radiesse Complications Be Reversed?

asked 1 year ago by womaninthewind in stamford, ct
Latest answer by Ronald Shelton, MD
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Tags: lines, mouth, redness, reversal, swelling, worried

I am planning on getting treatments for my mouth lines( which are pretty deep) My Dr recommended Radiesse which I am ok with. I am just afraid that if something long term goes wrong ( he has never had that problem) that any swelling or redness ( without prednizone) can be reversed. I have only read one bad story but it concerns me.

14 answers to Can Radiesse Complications Be Reversed?

Radiesse is a great filler but some rare side effects are difficult to reverse

Some side effects are expected and are transitory, like swelling, redness or bruising after the injections. Those usually resolve on their own or with some icing over 2-3 days. There are also reports of swelling that can happen 2-3 weeks after Radiesse injections. We do not know the mechanism, but these usually require some prednisone to resolve. The chances of long-term side effects, such as granuloma or nodules, although a possibility, are very low. If granuloma... more

Emily Altman, MD
Short Hills Dermatologic Surgeon

www.advancedskinwisdom.com

Radiesse has a good safety profile

Although Radiesse has a good safety profile, I'm not sure what you mean by mouth lines. If these are the smile creases that run from the corner of the nose to around the corners of the lips, then you have a greater track record of safety than if the RAdiesse is used to try to fill in deep upper (cutaneous - lip colored, not the vermillion or red lip) lines than run vertically from the edge of the red lip to the bottom of the nose (called smokers lines by some). In the latter area there... more

Ronald Shelton, MD
Manhattan Dermatologist

Radiesse is not reversible like Juvederm or Restylane

Radiesse is a calcium based filler. It’s not reversible like Juvederm or Restylane. For lines around the mouth, you have to be very careful using Radiesse. For marionette lines that are deep, Radiesse works well. But, for fine lines around the mouth, it can get lumpy. If the doctor has a lot of experience with Radiesse, however, you can get very nice results. It depends on how you dilute the Radiesse. As far as reversibility and bumps, you... more

Joseph A. Eviatar, MD
Bronx Oculoplastic Surgeon

Mouth lines with radiesse

I'm not sure what you mean by "mouth lines" but assume you mean those around the lip. If so, I would prefer to use a softer filler such as Restylane or Juvederm. If you mean the lines in the corners of your mouth I think that Radiesse might be a good choice but if you are worried go with Juvederm or Restylane which last less long and can be dissolved.

Jo Herzog, MD
Birmingham Dermatologist

Radiesse Complications- Reversible?

The biggest issues with Radiesse are poor filler placement or the creation of palpable nodules. Both of these issues are not correctable. It is important for patients to understand that any injector, particularily an injector of Radiesse, should be highly skilled technically, have knowledge of facial anatomy, and understand facial aging and beauty.

Anil R. Shah, MD
Chicago Facial Plastic Surgeon

Radiesse for lip lines

In my opinion, I would stay away from Radiesse for lipstick or smoker's lines because of the thickness of the product and the lack of fat in this area. I never use it there. I think it would be too lumpy and not easily corrected if you did encounter a problem. I generally prefer hyaluronic acids like Restylane or Juvederm in this sensitive area which can be dissolved with Hyaluronidase if there are any contour issues. Other options to treat these lines include... more

James C. Marotta, MD
Long Island Facial Plastic Surgeon

Reversal of Radiesse Complications

In experienced hands, Radieesse complications are rare when injected into appropriate areas of the face. I personally prefer to use hyaaluronic acids like Juvederm and Restylane adjacent to the lips and at athe lower eyelid margins.

Richard W. Fleming, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

All fillers have the potential for causing bad results.

All fillers have the potential for causing bad results. As Harry Truman said if the kitchen is too hot stay our of the kitchen.

Edward Lack, MD
Chicago Dermatologist

Radiesse precautions

Radiesse is a FDA approved filler based on refined calcium granules that serve as nice scaffold for collagen production and temporary volume replenishment. Unfortunately, it cannot be reversed if there is nodularity performed by an inexperienced injector; however it will fade over 9 months. In the hands of experienced physician injector for nasolabial folds, I believe Radiesse may offer the best value for the investment.

William Ting, MD
Bay Area Dermatologic Surgeon

Radiesse complications

Radiesse complications such as lumpiness, or over-filling should resolve once the filler dissolves, but are not reversible in the short-term. I generally do not suggest Radiesse be used in the vertical lip lines. Radiesse especially should not be used in the vermilion (red portion) of the lip. If you are concerned about the possibility of Radiesse-related complications, you may be better off going with one of the hyaluronic acid fillers (Restylane, Juvederm) which can... more

Bryan K. Chen, MD
San Diego Dermatologist

Radiesse for lip lines

Personally, I'm affraid of Radiesse for lip lines around the mouth. I am sure there are some excellent plastic surgeons or dermatologists who can get good results, but even in their hands the results can vary from patient to parient. Also, the longevity of the results can vary. I would feel much more confident with any Hyaluronic Acid compound (Prevelle,Restylane, Juvederm, in order of longevity). In facti, I would start with the shortest acting, Prevelle, to have you see... more

Eugene Mandrea, MD
Chicago Dermatologist

www.lakeviewderm.com

Radiesse Cannot be Reversed

Since Radiesse is not reversible, it is especially important to remember that the experience and technique of the physician injecting Radiesse is the most critical part to your achieving a beautiful, natural result. However, I do not feel that Radiesse should be used on or around the lips. Even in the most experienced hands, Radiesse can be unpredictable in this area. Hyaluronic acid fillers such as Juvederm and Restylane are much safer to use in this area. They give a nice, natural result... more

Mitchell Schwartz, MD
South Burlington Dermatologic Surgeon

dorsetstreetdermatology.com

Radiesse for perioral wrinkles

Radiesse works well in skilled hands to help correct the vertical lines coming from the red part of the lip (the vermillion) into the lip skin, sometimes called "smoker's lines". Radiesse is less forgiving than other fillers and must be precisely injected by an experienced facial surgeon into the right depth of the skin, in the deep dermis. In my experience, injecting Radiesse in the upper lip 2 mm above the vermillion horizontally adds a youthful fullness and helps to... more

Edmund Fisher, MD
Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

Radiesse

Radiesse is not the ideal filler for lips or lip lines. It can not be disolved if you do not like the results. The important aspect in choosing the treatment method is to make the right diagnosis and then choose the most effective method to treaatment and risks of each , longivity. Lip lines, if you mean the vertical lines are best treated with laser resurfacing (CO2 laser resurfacing) Fillers will get lumpu in thin skin areas. Get another opinion from a board ... more