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Radiesse

What it is: Radiesse is a long-lasting dermal filler consisting of calcium-based microspheres in water based gel.  Radiesse is injected into the skin for cosmetic enhancement or correction of facial features.  Radiesse is intended to restore facial volume and stimulate new collagen growth.  

What it addresses:  Contouring and facial skin problems commonly associated with aging:

- Smile Lines
- Marionette Lines
- Cheeks
- Jaw Line
- Nasolabial fold
- Deep wrinkles

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What can I do about Radiesse lumps?

I had Radiesse done around my nasal folds and corners of my mouth area, and now I have 1 large bump on the inside of the left corner of my mouth.  When I open it you can see white, and when I smile, in the crack at the corner you see a large bump. It makes my smile funny looking, and my teeth hit it when I eat. Is there anything I can do?????

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Asked by: Carrie from Corona, CA

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September 16, 2008

Radiesse lumps

Kenneth R. Francis, MD
Kenneth R. Francis, MD
Board Certified
Plastic Surgeon

As you probably already know, lumps and bumps are one of the adverse sequelae of injectable materials.  In this regard, fortunately, most of the injectables are eventually resorbed and disappear.  So, it is likely that over time your bump will decrease in size.  You can speed up the process by massaging the bump several times a day.  If worse comes to worse, the material can be surgically extracted through a small incision inside your mouth.  I would discuss it with the physician who performed the injection and see what he/she has to offer.

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