“Radiesse injected under eyes ruined my face”
Radiesse: NOT worth it
Pain: Uncomfortable
I went in just to have my marionette lines around my mouth filled. The doctor I was seeing brought up the idea that I had a sunken area under my eyes that would look much better filled in. I had never even noticed it before.
I stopped her after she started injecting under my eye, because I said I only bought 2 syringes and wanted to address what I came in for. So she only did the one eye and then it ended up swelling horribly! She hit a 'blood vessel" she said which can happen sometimes.
Well, its been over 4 weeks and I am still dealing with this deformity on my face. It's was like a big wet teabag on my face and it made me look much older. Thank god, I didn't do both eyes. Now I do my research and see it is not recommended for under the eye area. Well, why did she do it???? Don't doctors have to abide by the recommended course for use? She had me sign something leaving her un-responsible for any discomfort or reaction I may have so shes has her money and she is in the clear.
She did give me a prescription for Pregnisone that I got to pay for, to help lower the swelling after I called and complained, but its been a very slow process. The swelling has gone down but I have a teaspoon size red patch under my eye that's really hard to cover up. I so regret it.
The other areas she injected by my mouth have a subtle improvement and had no bad reaction. If only she didn't take it upon herself to just inject it under my eye. I don't know what to do, I really feel victimized and without recourse. Anyone think I should ask for some of my money back?
Updated on Jul 15, 2009:
I had Radiesse injected under my right eye..
I had this done on May 8th, 2009, and I still have a swelling on under my eye on July 15th, 2009. Really ruined my face.
I have been calling Sales Reps and my Doctor, but no one wants to know about bad news.
Jun 11, 2009Comments and replies (7)
26 posts
20 Jul 2009
I am going through the same thing but unfortuantly it is under both of my eyes. It has been 3 months and I still have a bag under one eye (which I didnt have before) and under the other eye a line on which is obviously the radiesse superficially injected. The doctors I have been to say it will be about 6-12 months until it goes away. Never put Radiesse under the eye and you would think the Docots know that but some I guess dont care.
6 posts
26 Jul 2009
me too! it has been 6 weeks for me, and although one eye looks good, the other is still very swollen, a hard lumpy line on my lower eye rim, and still a dark red patch below the eye. A faint one on the other side that can be covered with makeup. Has it got any better for you?
17 posts
1 Aug 2009
I still have a bag under that eye. I am so unhappy about this. Its not fair that the Doctor gets away with this. It's NOT recommended to inject under the eye, yet she did it anyway! The skin is getting streched out there too. so if this injected filler ever does go away, the skin is now damaged. This happened on May 8th, now it's August 1st. Almost 3 Months. I have tried all kinds of creams & lotions to no avail. I am going to call the Radiesse Manaufacturer next week and ask for some help. There making money hand over fist but there's no support for those people who get a bad reaction. Maybe AMA should be notified.
337 posts
16 Aug 2009
Hi Teabag - yes you should report the doctor to the AMA for using Radiesse under your eyes when the product is clearly not recommended for this purpose. PLEASE ALSO REPORT YOUR ADVERSE EVENT WITH RADIESSE TO THE FDA. The link for online reporting to the FDA is: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/medwatch/medwatch-online.htm You can remain anonymous. I have experienced a Botox disaster and know exactly how you feel about having to wait months and months while some doctor's incompetence wears off your face. Reporting it at least made me feel that I was doing something positive and proactive that could maybe help other people. I have read lots of the Radiesse review and it seems like it causes problems for a lot of people. Has your situation improved any?
337 posts
16 Aug 2009
By the way, my doctor used Restylane in my tear troughs without my knowledge or consent. Previously Juvederm had been used in my tear troughs and I was happy with it. I had no idea that she had decided to use Restylane instead of Juvederm for the 'top up' until I paid the bill. Restylane is more expensive than Juvederm too! While I am still furious at her, I am also exceedingly grateful that she did not decide to 'try out' Radiesse or Sculptra under my eyes without asking me. How dare these doctors just make decisions without telling us?