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“First Time with Radiesse for Under Eye Hollows... Left Me with Discoloration”

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Updated 22 Jun 2009
Posted 20 Jun 2009
Not Worth It
Spent: $595 in Pensacola, Florida

I certainly wish I had researched Radiesse before going to the doctor. I would have never had it injected under my eyes. I went to a board certified dermatologist that specializes in cosmetic procedures. I thought I was being careful by choosing a doctor over a skin care center. I wanted to even out the under eye hollows that had started to show.

At 44 I had never had anything done to my face before and put my trust in the wrong person. Lots of swelling and discoloration. It has been over three months and the swelling is gone, but I have half-moon reddish discoloration under both eyes that I cannot quite cover completely with makeup. Does anyone know the best treatment for this discoloration. I have olive skin and I tan easily.

What is the best treatment discoloration of the skin after Radiesse? I have two half-moon circles under my eyes and it has been over three months. I have olive skin and tan very easily. I can post a picture if that would help.



Updated on Jun 20, 2009:

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My Doctor: Name not provided

He has been of no help. He shouldn't have used Radiesse under my eyes. He didn't even use the whole syringe and just threw the rest away. He could have used a less expensive and agressive filler for under my eyes. Dr. let his assistant rub and smooth the filler under my right eye and he did the left. The filler is not positioned evenly and under my right eye you can see the filler in a lump. That is the least of my worries. I really want to get rid of the discoloration.
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Abby Dawn In MI (23 posts) 20 Jul 2009
Hi I have a similar problem with Radiesse. It was injected under my eyes 3 months ago and I have a peach-ish discoloration and a wird line under my eye..I have been told it is form the injections being too superficial and it can take about a year to go away. Radiesse should never be put under the eyes
Anne in Florida (11 posts) 26 Jul 2009
Hi, there. It's been just over four months for me and the discoloration is almost gone. It was very bad at first, but it is slowly going away. I think the wired line is the filler. It becomes more noticeable near the thin skin of the tear trough. I'm not sure that is the correct word for it, but the very thin skin under your eye. It should probably be deeper. I only have that problem in a small section on my right eye. As the months pass it will get better and you will be able to hide it completely under your makeup. Good luck.
Annaproblemma (6 posts) 25 Jul 2009
me too. I have a lumpy ridge under my eye too. And the half moon discolorations. Its been 6 weeks. Will it not go away?
Anne in Florida (11 posts) 26 Jul 2009
Yes, the discoloration will go away. It's been just over four months since my injection and it's almost completely gone. I spoke with a representative from Radiesse and she did not know what causes the discoloration in some people. Log on to their web site and there is a toll free number you can call. In most cases they will set up a phone consultation for your injector to see if anything can be done. Since you also have a lumpy ridge it might be something you should do. The filler is not positioned correctly (too much) under my right eye, but there is nothing that can be done for that. I certainly don't want any more filler. Under this same eye, I have a line that used to look like a ridge. It's the filler. I think the filler shows through the skin and can stand out more closer to the tear trough. I'm not sure I described it very clearly, but I did my best. As the months pass and the filler will disolve and it will get better. Good luck.
kangalic (5 posts) 17 Aug 2009
i'm in the same boat with Radiesse -- left me with a redish blue bruise under my left eye--- i had it done in June and m praying and hoping the discoloration will go away soon--- Should I just give it time?
Anne in Florida (11 posts) 18 Aug 2009
Yes, it takes months. I still have a little reddness without makeup, but it's not obvious. I've even started working in my yard again without makeup. Before I wouldn't open the door if I didn't have some concealer under my eyes. I think the parent company that makes Radiesse should put a warning on the product not to inject it under the eyes. Good luck and speedy recovery!
kangalic (5 posts) 20 Aug 2009
Do you think you will ever get radiesse under the eyes again? I have to admit the contouring is great- it's just this darn redness under one eye that really bugs me. I had mine done two months ago- I guess I will wait and wAit
nadiahoney (165 posts) 25 Sep 2011
I hear that -- I have had bad results from juvederm and still went in to get it again, just from a better doc. I think that radiesse is good n the right hands. I love my doc, he is so skilled (and a real sweetheart.) But let me tell you, so many medicines that save lives and that people depend on are "passed" by the FDA, and we should all remember that we are guinea pigs, and the medical establishment banks on this. Even though these treatments are approved and "legal," remember, so have other medicines been approved and legal, and expensive as well, and kids have been born without arms, people have died or had serious complications, etc. I feel bad for you guys who had such bad reactons, and I don't understand why I didn't.....and some doc out there should be trying to figure it out rather than just worrying about being sued!!!!
kangalic (5 posts) 30 Aug 2009
Hi again Anne in Florida---- at what month did u notice the redness to start going away? I think I might be slowly healing and I pray thAt it will completely go away. I do like the contours but not this red discoloration under my left eye. Do u think that it will completely go away? Also, if it does- would you say the radiesse is bad to use for cheeks? What about other fillers- thanks
Anne in Florida (11 posts) 31 Aug 2009
It's month five for me and the reddness is almost completely gone. It's barely noticeable at this time. I will never use this product again, it's just not worth it. In fact, that's it for me as far as fillers go. My experience was just too bad. If you like your contours then your doctor probably did a good job. I have no personal experience with fillers in the cheek area. Good luck. I'm sorry I didn't respond to your previous post. I didn't get an alert from the site.
Anne in Florida (11 posts) 31 Aug 2009
I've replied to several people personally, but I just want to say it's month five and the reddness is almost completely gone. If you weren't looking for it, you probably wouldn't notice it. I still have a lump under my right eye, but it too has diminished. You just have to give it time. No more Radiesse under the eyes!
same problem (unregistered guest) 1 Sep 2009
I got this done and then went back to Iraq immediately after. Now I have to wait to get back to the states to see a "real doctor." I don't trust "military medical." I used "Preparation H" and it helped alittle especially with swelling. I can't wait to get out of this place. I need treatment!
Anne in Florida (11 posts) 2 Sep 2009
The swelling will go down. Worst case, you will have to several months. There's nothing that can be done, you have to wait for the stupid product to absorb. I looked really bad and it's been five months and I look much better! Good luck and stay safe.
dana s (10 posts) 14 Oct 2011
Its great that time does make it "better" but the point is i have spent more in additional doctor visits, creams, make-up, etc...than i spent for the original procedure!! I did this because i had to so that i could go out in public and not embarrass or freak out my kids their friends and the community....These doctors are really quick to say...wait, wait, wait....it will get better..but its living in the meantime is the problem...If i was a doctor and i performed a procedure that made someone look like a monster...i would do everything i could do to make it right...that includes paying for additional doctor visits(especially if i said i couldnt help you)creams, etc...whatever it took to make my patient satisfied or at least comforted and made to feel like i cared. It seems we are just a number with a pocketbook....Im disgusted with the FDA, the product, and the incompitent doctors injecting it!! I posted a review on my doc(i actually paid for a membership to this particular site) and because he didnt approve or like the review..he is now threatening to sue me for liable...GOOD LUCK TO HIM!! No matter how much money he has ...that he has manipulated from ppl wanting to improve their looks...the truth will always be the truth...he knows he was wrong. He never even apologized or offered to do anything to make it right...disgusting...i really hope karma gets him...and i prefer sooner than later;(
vernuc (12 posts) 14 Oct 2011
I absolutely agreen with everything you said, What aggravates me right now is that (it has gotten a tiny bit better, I still have it and its been 6 months) a few people said it's not that bad or with makeup it's less noticeable but my reponse it, how about if I drew a little dot on your nose and your stuck with it for God knows how long but "it's not that bad"- I mean really it wasn't there before why should I have to deal with it's not that bad!! I am disgusted with the fact that the company doesn't have anything to reverse it like the other injectors, so their attitude is "oh well" meanwhile we have to walk around with this! I wish we could start a class action suit...
dana s (10 posts) 14 Oct 2011
Im in michigan...canton to be exact...and i have submitted my case to an attorney...waiting for a response....maybe i should mention a possible class action...my doc is now threatening to sue me for liable for posting a review on angies list...wth?? He has his name on there in order to recieve reviews...also have posted many other places...so he can suck it...lmao
kangalic (5 posts) 21 Oct 2009
I must say that I look better now at four plus months -anne in Florida was right! Give it time folks and discoloration will go away ;)
radiesse wreck (27 posts) 5 Dec 2010
It has been over a year for me. I got injections under the eye area. Still swollen, particularily under the left eye and reddish in color. Originally injections were done by board certified facial plastic surgeon. 2 months later he did the YAG laser which made it explode even more. Then went to 2 dermatologists,( they didn't know anything) and then to anallergist. Allergist prescribed prendisone which actually helped. Along with zyrtecd and nasacort. Just don't want to be on prendisone for this. I wish there was an answer for everybody that has suffered with this.
BrittB (3,836 posts) 6 Dec 2010

Radiesse I'm so sorry you are still dealing with this. I too hope you find something to help, please keep us updated.

Thanks,

-Britt

Anne in Florida (11 posts) 7 Dec 2010
It's been a year and eight months for me and I still have a little of the reddish discoloration under both eyes and swelling under my right eye. It seems as if I'm not making any more progress. The product is not supposed to last more than a year, so I don't understand the swollen area under my eye. It doesn't hurt or itch. (I've read comments about itching when there is an allergic reaction) Does the swollen area under your eye itch? I might try the drugs you just mentioned.
radiesse wreck (27 posts) 15 Dec 2010
Anne, Yes, it does itch. When I have asked about being allergic to it, everyone says that would be impossible. So I don't know. It sure seems like I am. The company will not talk to patients, only the doctors.
dana s (10 posts) 25 Sep 2011
I have a whole write up on Angies list about my experience with radiesse....i truly believe that these red marks will b here forever...my skin looks damaged too....I did not have radiesse injected around my eyes either....i had the nasobifold area done....this doctor was a double board certified plastic surgeon too....was extremely swollen until july ( had it done in the begining of may) i mean it was so bad that u couldnt even see the bridge of my nose....the doctor told me NO WAY could it b from the product and hasnt been any help. I feel we should form a class action suit on radiesse..and im going to look into it....i didnt sign up for lifetime scarring...I live in canton mi and that is where my surgeon is from. U can read my whole story on angies list. Good luck with ur scarring.
vernuc (12 posts) 25 Sep 2011
Hi Dana, I look like I have 2 mini glow sticks under my eyes and it is going on 6 months, I think we should have a class action suit too! Let me know what you find out and count me in if you want to do anything.
dana s (10 posts) 25 Sep 2011
Im going to start a facebook page titled "Class action for radiesse" If i cant get that title...i will email u back with the right one....spread the word for those that may b interested!! Thanks!
Anne in Florida (11 posts) 25 Sep 2011
You go girl. It was months of hell and I'm with you. I think the reason they haven't been sued before is the release form that you sign. I believe the side effects of the swelling and redish half-moon circles are more common than they admit. They should also have instruction to the drs. that they disburse this drug/filler to that it is not for the eyes! They need to take this off the market!

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