Jowls and asymmetry after Radiesse

It now looks like I have jowls and one side of my face is different from the other after Radiesse. If this is indeed swelling, should it have begun receding since it has been 48 hours after the procedure? Nothing has changed since the injection. I am desperate since I have to travel for work next week.

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2 answers to “Jowls and asymmetry after Radiesse”

A: May still be swelling-use heat

Christopher L. Hess, MD

Radiesse is great for filling in the depression between the jowls and the chin.  However, the unique thing about Radiesse is that it is injected very deeply, near the bone.  Because of this I think there tends to be more swelling and bruising that lasts longer than with the more superficial... more

A: Radiesse Sculpting Takes More Than Just Injecting the Product

Michael A. Persky, MD

Hi Cathleen, It is not the Radiesse that is causing your problems, but either your injector or swelling from a hematoma.  Injecting fillers to shape the face requires that the injector have an eye for what looks good on each individual face.  Anyone can their hands on "product (Radiesse,... more

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