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“Non-Allergic? Ha! May Not Be True-still Sufffering After 1 YEAR!”

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Spent: $800 in Chicago, IL

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Updated 3 Apr 2008

Posted 10 Oct 2007

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...

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LucyC (unregistered guest) 30 Jan 2008
Same thing is happening to me!!
mkuechel 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.
ambrosia 21 Aug 2009
I had radiesse injected under the eyes by a board certified plastic surgeon. I have huge red bags under both eyes and one is more raised than the other, looks horrible and impossible to hide with concealer. First the Dr gave me oral steroids, then suggested removing the filler with small incisions, I was afraid of more damage so he suggested the v-beam laser. I've had it twice and can't see any difference. My Dr is blaming my bodies reaction to the radiesse as if I'm the only one that reacted this way. I don't know what to do at this point? Getting more depressed, It looks bad and feels irritated.
LucyC (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.
junie (unregistered guest) 7 Apr 2008
How are you now? I just had the same thing happen! I was put on steroids and antibiotics and am nervous this will not work. Only one side of my face is totally puffed out with what looks like a node or big sinus bump right below the eye. Did your swelling go down? Thanks
jk 6 May 2008
Is yuur "bump" gone yet? I still have a small node under my eye after almost three months. My doctor tells me that it should dissipate but it is causing swelling. I am very nervous. jk
gabglow 19 Nov 2008
hi, now thats its been 9 monthes later are you any better? I had the same thing done with really bad results and im looking for a time frame of when i can expect to get better thanks
dana s 31 May 2011
I had my radiesse injections to smile lines on May 5...my face looked exactly like marijowin's...until i went to my regular doc...she put me on prednisone for 7 days...she said it definately appeared to b an allergic reaction...2 days after prednisone was done..face started swelling again...had went back to my board cert plastic surgeon 2 times..only to b told that it couldnt b an allergic reaction to radiesse...i also have the red/brown under eye "cup" marks...and w/o the prednisone..my under eye area fills up with fluid...and upper face swells...my doc is in southeastern mi and was very insensitive about this situation...trying to blame me..making accusations about me possibly taking meds or vitamins i shouldnt have..This was my first time w/ injections...i went in wanting juvederm...they talked me into radiesse...telling me how much better it was...no possibility of allergy...longer lasting..Never told me it cant b dissolved...also...i was going to get only one syringe...the girls said the doc usually uses 2... then i was going to get 2 of the 0.8cc syringes..because my lines were not that deep.....the female nurse/staff...said i could get the smaller syringes...but she assured me it wouldnt b enough...during the procedure.... he did both smile lines.. and as he was pulling the needle out he decided at the last min that he was going to inject a small amt into my left marionette line/partially into the corner of my top upper lip...which made my smile look wrong...when he gave me the mirror i asked him why he injected in the corner of my mouth...very defensively he said, "I corrected it for u"...I said why...i never asked u to put any there...he then told me that it will dissolve in 6 - 12 months and to get used to the look...then asked if i wanted any in my chin area cuz he had some left...i said no....well..im not sure whats going on...but i believe their sales pitch is decieving and cruel...im really thinking about getting ppl together and attempting a class action...obviously there are allergic reactions...we are proof!
giavanna (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.
SimoneA (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
kimb33 24 Jan 2010
How are you doing? Did the swelling happen soon after the injections? Similar thing happened to me. I had injections then and everything looked fine then 8 days later my face swelled up. I am 2 days into steroids and anitbiotics. Things look better. I am hopeful!
d. k. (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.
karen123 (unregistered guest) 4 Apr 2008
just curious what the name of the Doc. What city? congrats on the great results,,,I am considering for hollowing in my uppercheek area?? but after reading i am worried. Thanks, karen
junie 7 Apr 2008
I had it administered this past Friday through the mouth to fill out my cheek area..Sunday I started blowing up and look like a monster. I was put on steriods and antibiotics today, to early to see any results. I hope there is a reply from one of the girls that had problems. My doctor is highly regarded and has no idea why this happened!
BSB 18 Jan 2009
Can you tell me if you are ok now? I had my injection Fri. and this is Sun. and my eye is almost swollen shut and black and blue. I have taken one dose of the steroids so far? Did this help you and did the swelling go away? It is only on the left side of my face the right side looks perfect.
Jk (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!
michele miller (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???
nancy Galgano (unregistered guest) 23 Mar 2008
Michele, I am considering radiesse for my cheeks. I was hyperthyroid, controlled by meds and am fine now. did you have low tsh, or just feel hyper? I am do not want it to affect my thyroid. Nancy
jen DAVIS 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
Abby Dawn In MI 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...
toby walsh 18 Aug 2010
i had it done 6 weeks ago in what they called tear troughs and am very unhappy; still have fluid like swelling (big bags) and now redness since bruises are gone, i've tried everything and now i can't get nurse to return my calls! i want to know is it going to go away. I look worse than what i did before i did this so $1018 down the drain. the doc told me it was not FDA approved for eyes but had great results the 2 years she's been doing it. I wouldn't recommend this under eyes for anyone. I canceled vacation and wedding because of it and just started leaving the house but keep my glasses on. i'm so upset.
Brenda05 27 May 2009
After my Radiesse injection under my eye caused a lump and the doctor that injected it couldn't help me solve the problem, I went to a plastic surgeon in Dallas. He gave me an injection of Vitrase. While this will not dissolve the Radiesse it did smooth the product and softened the lump. It feels better and is less white than before. My next visit he will try to break up the lump with a saline soution then he could add a little filler to the other side of my face and even up the appearance of the lump. My eye is much improved. At least now I can look people in the face. I will never use Radiesse again. Any money that I would have saved on this long term filler will be spent on correcting the lump under my eye.
Abby Dawn In MI 6 Jun 2009
Let me know how tha saline injection works...thanks!
Brenda05 21 Jun 2009
Hi Abby Dawn, I went back to the doctor and received another steroid injection. The doctor has reduced the lump almost completely. You can no longer even call it a lump, the radiesse is a smooth line and a tiny white spot remains. I'm so pleased with the doctor's repair. The results are amazing! The entire Radiesse experience has been a nightmare. It is so important to choose the right filler and the right doctor! I won't make the Radiesse mistake again!
anne marie (unregistered guest) 27 Jul 2009
I hope you sue! I don't believe this crap I am reading up here! Am having my own probs with juvederm injections, bruising and swelling.....doc has said she will do anything neessary at her cost to make me happy. what would make me happy is to get rid of this stuff and just be me....and sue her for incompetence! They think we are all money pits!

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