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Uneven Swelling After Radiesse Injection

asked 1 year ago by meli79 in texas
Latest answer by Elan B. Singer, MD
Question viewed 2,042 times
Tags: cheeks, female, swelling, uneven

Had Radiesse to cheeks 3 days ago, saw doctor the next day over concerns about uneven swelling on left side. Doctor says he believes a blood vessel was hit during injection. He pressed on it and asked if it hurt and I responded that it was very tender, but he didn't say anything in response. The other problem is that the most of the cheek seems a little hard right now on that side. Have been using Arnica, ice/heat therapy, and ibuprofen and am so terrified right now. Was this done properly?

12 answers to Uneven Swelling After Radiesse Injection

Uneven swelling after Radiesse is not uncommon

Uneven swelling after Radiesse is not uncommon. Sometimes one side can swell dramatically more than the other. Sometimes there is some bruising that occurs in the deep layers of the tissue that appears as colorless swelling at the surface and not frank purple bruising. Continue to use ice/heat, arnica or Traumeel cream, gentle massage and ibuprofen. If the condition worsens or the pain increases, return to the office where you were treated. The swelling... more

Grant Stevens, MD
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon

marinaplasticsurgery.com

Uneven Swelling after Radiesse Injection

What you describe is consistent with a hematoma (blood clot) in the area of your Radiesse injection. Watchful waiting is the best therapy for this treatment side effect. Blood clots will typically resolve in ten to fourteen days and will go through assorted color changes in the overlying skin as the clot resolves. Arnica by mouth and topically are fine to use as is application of warm compress if needed. I would avoid Ibuprofen or Motrin and use Acetominophen products as needed for... more

Anifat Balogun, MD
Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

Swelling with Radiesse

Uneven swelling following Radiesse injection is very common. There's just no way to predict how each cheek will respond to the "trauma" of having a filler injection. You must wait a bit longer thatn 3 days (more like 7-10 days at least) before you judge symmetry. After that amount of time most if not all of the swelling has dissipated and you can go back to your doctor to see if any "tweaking" needs to be done. Good luck! Dr. Singer more

Elan B. Singer, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Tender lump after Radiesse in cheeks

Without diagnosing your condition, I can only address generically the question of a lump that forms after an injection of Radiesse. If lumps become very dark blue that can confirm a hematoma which is a collection of blood, but some will not turn color, especially if it is deep. Usually these resorb on their own with no permanent issues. Overcorrection can leave a lump but this is usually present immediately at the time of treatment. Delayed lumps may represent immune... more

Ronald Shelton, MD
Manhattan Dermatologist

After Radiesse injections you can get swelling and bruising

After Radiesse injections you can get swelling and bruising. Generally, there’s no reason to be concerned. I wouldn’t do anything for a month because you don’t want to do any treatment before the swelling and bruising go away. After a month, we will have patients massage the area if it’s hard or if it’s feeling irregular. But, I wouldn’t worry about it in the first few days. And, it’s better not to treat any asymmetry until any bruising has... more

Joseph A. Eviatar, MD
Bronx Oculoplastic Surgeon

Bump After Radiesse Injection?

It's difficult to say if this is uneven swelling, a hematoma (bleeding) or something more serious, both because it's only been three days and also because we cannot see and touch the area. We would recommend close follow up with your injector to make sure you are moving in the right direction.

Harold J. Kaplan, MD
Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

Bumps after Injecitons

Without examining you in person or knowing more details about your injections, it is impossible to give you specific advice. However, it is possible that you have a hematoma (small collection of blood) in that area which resulted from the injection. This can develop immediately after the injection or later in the day. I double that your injector would inject the product in such an asymmetric fashion. Good Luck.

David Shafer, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

Uneven swelling after Radiesse

It looks like a hematoma (collection of blood), which is slowly spreading down to your chin, and turning bluish-green. This is the usual course of a hematoma. It should resolve in 1 to 2 weeks. There is also a remote possibility of a small lump of Radiesse. Therefore, if a little swelling persists after 2 -3 weeks, please visit the physician who injected the Radiesse for further treatment.

Eugene Mandrea, MD
Chicago Dermatologist

www.lakeviewderm.com

Bleeding, inflammation, allergic reactions, and uneven distribution can cause uneven swelling after filler injecitons

Bleeding, inflammation, allergic reactions, and uneven distribution can cause uneven swelling after filler injeciton. This is true regardless of the filler used.

Edward Lack, MD
Chicago Dermatologist

Radiesse Injections Resulting in Uneven Swelling

It does look and sound like there was bleeding under the skin in that cheek from the Radiesse injection. Fortunately this is only temporary and should not affect the result. At 3 days out, ibuprofen and warmth to the area are your best options. Please contact your injecting physician if things do not begin to improve. see video

Mitchell Schwartz, MD
South Burlington Dermatologic Surgeon

dorsetstreetdermatology.com

Looks like blood cloth

This too early to be concerned. You may have blood cloth which will resolve by itself in 1-2 weeks. Discuss your concerns with your doctor.

Kamran Khoobehi, MD
New Orleans Plastic Surgeon

Uneven Swelling After Radiesse Injections

Hi Scared in Atl, At this point it is best to continue following the recommendations of your injecting physician. The swelling from a hematoma should resolve over 1 to 2 weeks. There is not much to be done at this point, but if you are concerned you should return to see your doc as frequently as necessary for your peace of mind. Good luck and be well. Dr. P