“Radiesse -- never again!!!”
Radiesse: NOT worth it
Pain: Worst possible
I had Radiesse injected into N/L folds and marionette lines two days ago. Also had Captique done for vertical lip lines. I was told that there would be "minimal discomfort" and perhaps some mild swelling and/or bruising. Even with the injections of local anesthesia it was EXCRUCIATING! I was trying not to scream as the p.s. just told me to breathe since he didn't need me passing out in his office. (Thanks for the compassion.) He "massaged" the area by my mouth so hard I felt like I was being punched in the face!
Now the whole injected area is almost black and purple...I look like a domestic violence victim and don't dare leave my house. Even makeup will not cover bruises this severe. The swelling is freaky and I am terrified that I will have this "joker" from Batman smile forever. Even with the swelling beginning to subside, I look odd...not like myself at all, and the bruising is a nightmare! Who knows how long it will take to heal or how I will explain it to people.
I will NEVER, EVER, EVER put anything into my face again, and I am so disappointed in myself that I bought into the oppressive culture that tells me it is not okay to be 46, I must look 25 forever. I would pay another $2,000 to make it go away. Can't WAIT to have my lines back!
Dec 20, 2007Comments and replies (41)
unregistered guest
7 Feb 2008
omg - your story is identical to mine. Even our age is the same. My son commented that I looked like the joker from Batman too. He scolded me for doing stupid things when he says I look good. It has been a month for me since the injections and I still look aweful. I am terrified to stand and talk with people. I am an instructor at a college and had to tell my class what happened just to be able to stand infront of them. What I did to try and look more youthful and better has been a nightmare. Gawd, I for one hope it doesn't last as long as they say. Like you - never again.
unregistered guest
20 Feb 2008
The portion that decreased (it was edema I guess) stayed gone. There is still a linearity I can see and feel; but it's not obvious to people around me. I must have missed your earlier post -- did you have the same thing? Are the steroids helping? No, I don't think you could expect the benefit of the steroids to get reversed. Good luck to you.
unregistered guest
19 Apr 2008
Dear Jen, Sorry for the delay in responding. I don't check that email account very often. I am so sorry that you had a bad experience too. What happened in my case was a localized reaction to the Radiesse and the injection trauma...it was inflammation that was the problem, not the Radiesse itself. The steroid was a 7 day dose pack and it relieved much of the inflammation, though I am still getting laser treatments for the pinkish areas at the corners of my mouth. Steroids will not break down the Radiesse, but if you are dealing with an inflammatory response to it they could help. In any, any, any case...the product WILL go away. It doesn't last forever, (though it may seem like it when you don't like what you're seeing.) Mine was done in December (only 4 months ago) and it seems like it has calmed down A LOT. What I learned from all of this was to stand firm against the pressures to have "work done" and accept myself as I am...a reasonably pretty middle aged woman with a reasonably good heart. Please don't get discouraged...if you can go to someone else for a second opinion I would. Good luck to you. -- JK
1 post
29 Apr 2008
Hi, i had radiesse about a month ago, then went on holiday. I noticed about one or two weeks after Radiesse under my eyes (for tired looking area)that there was a bony-like lump under each eye. I'm back from holiday now and about to phone up GP. I also suffered terrific bruising to my cheeks, which took over two weeks to disappear. I would NEVER have radiesse again.
2 posts
1 May 2008
Ladies, first allow me to say how very badly I feel for each of you that have had such horrific experiences with Radiesse. I know that when we have anything traumatic like this to ourselves it effects us so deeply. I have been researching Radiesse and am scheduled for a consultation this Saturday. Now that I have read all of your heartfelt, painfully honest, reviews, I have completely changed my mind. THANK YOU! Please know that the time you have taken to write your reviews have saved at least one other very grateful lady from a terrible experience. I cannot thank you enough, and I pray that each of your healings are expedited and this will all be a faint memory for you very soon. I have done Restylane and Juviderm before, both with very positive experiences. I will stay with the sure thing now. Blessings, Linda
20 posts
18 May 2008
Ladies, I too feel so bad for each of you. I had radiesse put into my facial folds about a month ago. I have had no problem with that but she put it around my top lip as I had two very small verticle lines starting. I can't stand my upper lip. It looks swollen. I am so embarrassed. I am going to my physician tomorrow at 6:15am. She said she could put in a shot of cortizon but wants me to wait longer. I can't stand it. I am going to insist on the shots. Has anyone had luck with this?
1 post
20 May 2008
Hi, Two different surgeons informed me to wait it out after my nightmare injections. It has been 12 months and the crap product is still in my N/F area. I now have lines that I never had before because my face has been bulging unnaturally for 12 months. I am still devastated by what happen and understand how you feel. I am very sorry that your experience has also been horrible. Please let me know if the cortizon works for you because I would still consider if it would make the radiess product totally dissipate. I think the product should be banned. Good luck, Shannon
20 posts
22 May 2008
Shannon, I had cortisone put into the line across my upper left lip line and a shot put into a bump on my right upper lip. It definitely has helped!!! I am going back for a recheck on Tuesday and want another shot across my right upper lip line. I am ok with the radiesse that was put into my laugh lines (going from my nose down to my mouth). It's the lips I wish I would of never done!!!
12 posts
13 Jun 2008
Do any of you girls live in california? And by any chance do you know a Dr. Werschler????? Like you I have been so stressed out..I'm praying this will get better, but it's only been since April of this year.. my email is Cloeffler2000@yahoo.com.. pls stay in touch with me...P.S. one doc tried to squeeze the stuff out of my mouth shortly after and all that came out were an insignificant amount of crystals...we are told this will go away, so I sit here and wait..Pls. keep in touch w/ me.. Thanks.. Cristina
6 posts
16 Jun 2008
Dear Christina et al, I'm so sorry that you had a horrible experience too. The doctor I went to for a second opinion (Illinois) said the only way to get it out is to cut it out...and I believe they would go in through the inside of the mouth, as the outside would leave a scar. Ouch. Please hang in there. It cannot possibly last forever. But I'm with Shannon...I think the stuff should be taken off the market.