Radiesse: Stories

I had Radiesse April 7th. The medic is a GP attached to NHS surgery making money in his spare time form his cosmetic surgery. This charlatan said I did not need a test first as this procedure was safe - he is a GP for goodness sake, he should know better. He is a registered cosmetic clinician. Had 4 radiesse injections along hiarline at side of eyes, inside cheeks, lines at side of mouth and one between mouth and chin. Results: very severe swelling and bruising that took 3 days to decline. Began to look o.k.ish but had high cheekbones never had before - strange looking. 7 days later my face started to swell and big lumps appeared, I was so alarmed as I really thought my face would split, it was so bright red and tight everywhere, I could not feel my lower teeth, there was tingling around my lips, my eyes were bloodshot and nearly closed. I was awake all night and applied cold compresses ALL NIGHT. (in all did not leave the house for 9 days and so could not have been infected from anywhere else.) I have not used any make-up or creams since before I first went to clinic. I telephoned the clinic as soon as I could to be told it could not be a reaction as it is too late for that and to go and see my own GP! I insisted on seeing Dr at the clinic.Monday 16th April. He admitted this was a severe reaction and the nurse taking notes laughed it off saying "we have never seen this, ever, before - you are just getting your results super quickly" I was prescribed steroids for 2 weeks and antibiotics for 2 weeks. Went to see my own GP for second opinion on Wednesday 18th April and she said wait and see. Symptoms seemed to be declining a little but has flared up again this afternoon Friday 19th April. I have another appointment tomorrow Saturday 21 April . I am so frightened. Is any one in a group so we can all sue the Radiesse company for still claiming this product is safe and without adverse reactions- cannot be done alone as the company is so big. Any help with any of this much appreciated. A.

Hi Britt...

I got Radiesse under my eyes...and I got an allergy to it...light lumps on the surface of my skin...4 weeks after extreme swelling...a real reaction and then i was that the calium breaks throught after this time...still uneven texture and swelling under my eyes at times..I received a steroid injectin under each eye to help it...not sure if I will have to go back and get more...as its only 7 weeks since I got it...My allergy to Radiesse under the skin swells more when under sun light..I can get a ridge effect also...so I am very unhappy about this...have u any suggestions please..Mussie.