Can Radiesse migrate?

Is there a potential for Radiesse to migrate after injection?  For example, could it spread from the cheeks into the nasolabial folds?

5 answers to “Can Radiesse migrate?”

A: Radiesse and Nasolabial Fold Migration

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD

Fibrous septa provide a dense attachment between the dermis and the underlying subcutaneous fascia of the face.  Injection in the subcutaneous plane is unlikely to lead to migration of a stimulatory filler such as Radiesse.  Although migration is theoretically unlikely, it can occur in the rare occasion.

A: Radiesse does not migrate.

David Shafer, MD

Lady I, From my experience with Radiesse, it does not migrate. Additionally, I have not talked with anyone who has experienced migration either. Radiesse is malleable right when it is injected, but only to mold the shape, not to push in into different tissue planes or locations. I hope this is helpful.

A: Most likely not

Hisham Seify, MD, PhD

Most likely the injection was in both the cheek and the nasolabial fold and once the sweeling is gone the differential injection will show. The nasolabial fold is a very tight structure and will prevent this migration

A: Radiesse migration

Steven Wallach, MD

It is unlikely for Radiesse to migrate after previous injection.  Once the material is injected, it really does not move around too much unless you forceably push on it, and then only a very short distance.

A: Unlikely that Radiesse will migrate

Scott E. Kasden, MD

Radiess is very thick, and not likely to to migrate.  Additionally, scar tissue rapidly forms around the material.  It may be possible at the time of injection or shortly after to mold and manipulate the filler, but within days (if not hours) it pretty much stays put.

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