“Non-allergic? ha! may not be true-still sufffering after 1 year!”
Radiesse: NOT worth it
Pain: Uncomfortable
I had radiesse in folds near nose and at tops of cheeks to fill out hollow eyes-maybe allergic but had HUGE selling requiring temp steroids and antibiotics and then one side came up again 3 weeks later-had to do it all over BUT THE WORST is that I developed a semi-circle of raised red lines under both eyes, like someone pressed a coffee cup under them and held it
the red finally went away but ONE YEAR later, I still have brown lines at the tops of my cheeks that cannot be completely covered, even with dermablend-
my new doc, a top notch guy and others I saw do not know what to do-he said pixel laser MAY help-company blamed doc of course but discoloration IS listed in small print as a side effect...I know one other woman who also swelled and required meds but I am writing to advise to test first-now I am looking at laser which may or may not help and more$$
If ANYONE else experienced discoloration or has ideas on how to repair my skin, please write and share! thanks all-be cautious and do homework first...
Oct 10, 2007Comments and replies (25)
unregistered guest
30 Jan 2008
Same thing is happening to me!!
29 posts
1 Feb 2008
I am really saddened by what I've read here and your circumstance. First, Radiesse is intended as a deep filler, not for the delicate thinner skin under the eyes. It's used for deep folds in "dense" areas like the marionette lines, smile lines, drool lines. To see the "serial puncture" tracks that you were injected with is maddening. This alone could have resulted in scar tissue that is contributing to the conditions you have. Injectables, including Radiesse, have really positive results when used where and how they are supposed to be used, by doctors who know when and where to use them, and when and where not to. The risk of discoloration is possible, but someone fair like you might have discoloration from any filler in this area (hyaluronic acids like Restylane and Juvederm can leave a grayish cast if injected to superficially in fair skinned people). I hope you don't blame the product here, it was clearly the injector. And a laser could leave you with a very different form of discoloration. I suggest you consult with more than one doctor before you choose a means to have this corrected. Please, please find a board-certified plastic or facial plastic who both injects and performs eyelid surgery. This is not a quick fix. A guy who makes promises on the radio is not top notch. Look for credentials, not marketing. A caution to everyone: read all you can about injectables and know and trust your doctor. Visit www.injectablesafety.org to learn what injectables are appropriate in what applications. NEVER have your first treatment with a more permanent filler, choose something that can be reversed if you don't like it. Restylane or Juvederm is more appropriate in this area, and if you didn't like the results, hyaluronodase could diminish the results in days rather than months.
unregistered guest
13 Feb 2008
I was injected in the cheeks and still ended up with the puffy circles similar to the above picture. I have had it for 3 weeks now and still red and raised. Also I have what appears to be a sinus infection or somrthing similar going on! Blurred vision. Really bad. I am hoping when the products leaves, so will the reaction.
unregistered guest
17 Feb 2008
After reading the above reviews, i feel lucky. I had a Radiesse injection three months ago, and while i loved the result, it lasted only 'till just recently. I am disappointed because I had tried Restyline which also worked nicely but also lasted the same amount of short time. Radiesse is noted to be a much longer lasting filler. While now I'm delighted that it did work and that I've suffered no ill effects, I cant afford to return every 3 months. I dont mind age-related face lines, i just hate my grumpy-looking nose to mouth deep indentations. Creams dont do a thing for me.
unregistered guest
18 Feb 2008
I had Radiesse on Feb 15 to laugh lines and had hideous reaction, with face swelling up to 3 times its size. I was put on oral steroids and am on my third day of those. Swelling is gone, but I am concerned that once the steroid program is over,in two more days, swelling will come back. Has anyone had any experience with this? Does the swelling come back after steroid program is completed? I am terrified. Until the steroids started to work I looked like a monster. Would like any feedback. Thanks
unregistered guest
20 Feb 2008
I was wondering how the product was administered under the eyes? I just had the hollow part of my eyes done through my mouth. It wasn't painful and there are no visible bumps, I just had it yesterday and there was minimal swelling and no bruising either (due to it being put through my cheek inside my mouth). Today not even 24 hours later, it has gone down about 60 to 70 percent the swelling. As far as I know, the doctor I went to, is the only one that seems to submit through the mouth.
unregistered guest
5 Mar 2008
I had Radiesse Feb. 14 in my cheek bone area and my right side has a very obvious pocket of swelling that makes my face look I've been punched! I too have a sinus infection. My doctor has told me to take benadryl and to use ice/heat. I want to know if this is going to go away!
unregistered guest
14 Mar 2008
i had radiesse 1 yr ago..loved it and still do..i had 1 small red pin point from one of the injestion sites which disappeared about 6 monyhs later...my question is i am hypothyroid contolled w meds...is there any evidence of hyperthyroidism after radiesse....i beacame hyper ? etiology...i would like to get radiesse again but am afraid i may have had a unusual reaction?? may need to try a different filler...but i was very pleased with my results...can you help? any other reports of hyperthyroidism???
9 posts
18 Apr 2008
im 28 and have the same red welp looking lines uder my eyes-its ruining my life-really!@!!!!Can inject steroids and get rid of it
26 posts
11 May 2009
I had a similar experience with Radiance. 5 weeks ago I had it injected under my eyes. One eye is swollen like a bag and the other has 2 lines, similar to yours, but white. Has your issue ever resolved? If so pleasee tel me how..I have been miserable everyday...