White Lumps Under Eyes After Radiesse

Radiesse is a thick chalky material which works well for tissue augmentation in the face but it should be placed deeper and in areas of the face where the skin is thicker. One can use Radiesse around the orbit but it should be placed very carefully next to the bone and never under the skin. If the white lump is close to the skin surface it could be removed with a small incision or the whole lump could be excised. Make sure you injector is qualified to handle this kind of complication.... more

Hi Deb, I am sorry to hear of your complication after Radiesse injections. I wish that I could give you better news, but you may have some Radiesse in the wrong place. It sounds as if the Radiesse is superficial and creating a "sausage" appearance. Return to your injecting physician for evaluation. I prefer Restylane under the eyes, and do not use Radiesse in this area. The lower eye lid area is most delicate and unforgiving. Unfortunately Radiesse is a long lasting product... more