“First time with radiesse for under eye hollows... left me with discoloration”
Radiesse: NOT worth it
Pain: Uncomfortable
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:
Jun 20, 2009Comments and replies (13)
26 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
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?
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?
10 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!
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
10 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!
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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!
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 ;)