Spots of Swelling After Radiesse

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

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

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