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Spots of Swelling After Radiesse

asked 3 years ago by carolynp1964 in mount vernon, washington
Latest answer by Sofia Rubbani, MD
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Tags: cheeks, under eyes, swelling

I has Radiesse put under eyes and cheeks.. looked great days after and this is my 3rd week and i swell dailey under eyes and i am able to push it down and then bruised and with in hours...i have werild spots of swelling. I did see dr after 2.5 weeks and he said to keep pushing on it and did not seem concerned at all. Is there someone out there that can tell me it finally stops and settles and smooths out or is nightmare going to last for next year, I am so upset.

3 answers to Spots of Swelling After Radiesse

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Radiesse side effect

Hi Carolyn, I am sorry that you are suffering from the side effects of your injections. Hopefully by now your symptoms have resolved. If not, you may want to speak with your physician about possibly giving you a shot of DepoMedrol. I have never heard of something like this continuing for an extended period. Good luck, be well, and let us know how it goes. Dr. P
Michael A. Persky, MD

Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Swelling after Radiesse

For my patients with prolonged swelling I prescribe a medrol dose pak (oral medication).  that tends to bring the swelling down faster.  Try raw pineapple, not canned, to eat.   This has Bromelein in it and helps bring down swelling.  Arnicca is another lovely homeopathic method to bring swelling down.  Dont sleep on your tummy as all the swelling will go to your face.  Lastly, try to decrease salt intake for the time being. And most importantly: do not... more
Sofia Rubbani, MD

Manhattan Oculoplastic Surgeon
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Swellling after Radiesse

This intermittent swelling is unusual after Radiesse, but you were not specific if it occurs only in the eyelid areas or the cheeks too. Eyelid skin is thin and often swells after facial procedures even when the area is not treated by collecting fluid which has drained from near by areas that were treated. If you have such a situation, then sleeping with your head elevated on two pillows may help lessen the swelling that is usually worse in the morning. If there is pain and redness to... more
Ronald Shelton, MD

Manhattan Dermatologist

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