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

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I certainly wish I had researched Radiesse before...

Anne in FloridaJune 21, 2009
$595

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.


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Replies (66)

Abby Dawn In MI
July 21, 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
July 26, 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
July 26, 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
July 26, 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
August 17, 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
August 18, 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
August 20, 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
September 26, 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
August 30, 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
August 31, 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.
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