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What Are the Signs and Symptoms of an Allergic Reaction to Radiesse?

asked 9 months ago by anon
Latest answer by Andrew Miller, MD
Question viewed 231 times
Tags: allergy, filler, frequency, side effects, statistics, symptoms

Is it possible to have an allergy to Radiesse? How often does this occur?

5 answers to What Are the Signs and Symptoms of an Allergic Reaction to Radiesse?

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Allergic reaction to Radiesse injections?...

An allergic reaction to a Radiesse injection does not occur because it is not a reactive substance and is truly biocompatible. There are, however, possible side effects that can occur. These side effects include swelling, bruising, mild irritation and redness (that may look like an allergic reaction), and tenderness. Rarely, if the Radiesse is injected into a blood vessel, it can cause significant problems with the skin in that area. However, if the injector is... more
Andrew Miller, MD

Edison Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Allergic reactions to Radiesse are rare

Adverse reactions to Radiesse are quite rare. Typical adverse reactions include localized hypersensitivity reactions, injection site inflammation which typically resolves spontaneously within one to two days, and inflammatory nodules known as granulomas. A granuloma will take six to twenty-four months to form after the injection. More typical side effects associated with Radiesse injections include bruising, redness, swelling and pain. These occur in as high as 90% of patients and usually... more
Mitchell Schwartz, MD

South Burlington Dermatologic Surgeon

dorsetstreetdermatology.com

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What are the signs and symptoms of Radiesse Allergy

Radiesse is an inert inorganic chemical (Calcium Hydroxyapatite) It does not cause allergic reactions. Many Dermatologists mix the Radiesse with Xylocaine with or without Adrenaline before injecting. Some patients may get an idiosyncratic ar allergic reaction to the Xylocaine. Very rarely some patients have an intolerance to Adrenaline causing very rapid heartbeats. Some nonallergic reactions to the Radiesse are: Bruising and nodules and very rarely, infection... more
Eugene Mandrea, MD

Chicago Dermatologist

www.lakeviewderm.com

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Radiesse and Allergic Reactions

Allergic reactions to Radiesse are very rare. Bruising, swelling, and rarely some lumps might be side effects, but not true allergies.
Sheri G. Feldman, MD

Beverly Hills Dermatologist
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Allergic Reactions to Radiesse Not Likely

Radiesse is a soft tissue filler composed of resorbable calcium hydroxylapetite microspheres. After the material is injected into soft tissue, deposition of the patient's own collagen occurs around these microspheres while the material itself is digested by naturally occuring enzymes. In the article entitled "Adverse reactions to soft tissue fillers " published in the January 2011 issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, allergic reactions to... more
Alexander Gross, MD

Atlanta Dermatologic Surgeon

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