Radiesse was injected in my hands and I am still swollen. Is this normal?

There are many reasons the hands may get swollen after a filler injection. Use an Arnica based cream such as Plato's Bruise Balm for a few days and then speak with your injector about your concerns. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian Los Angeles

Thank you for your question. The swelling can last up to 2-3 months so patience is key. If you use your hands a lot, the swelling will be longer.I hope this helps!

Mild swelling in the hands for a few weeks after a Radiesse injection is normal, but not excessive swelling. I would recommend making a call to your treating provider just to keep them informed.

It is common to have swelling in the hands after the injection of radiesse.  This swelling is the result of several different factors.  First of all the injection process itself, with the introduction of the substance into the skin causes some injury which then results in swelling.  Secondly, the skin of the hand is very thin, so swelling of the area is more visible.  Finally, we usually keep our hands in a dependent, down ward position by our sides.  This causes the fluid to be drawn downwards with gravity and accumulate there.  Swelling typically lasts 1 to 2 weeks.  If it continues much longer than that, I'm sure your doctor will be happy to discuss your concerns with you.

I have seen swelling for up to 3-4 weeks after radiesse treatment in the hands if it was not well diluted prior to injection.  I suggest massage and warm compresses.  This should go away soon and if it does not then I suggest going back to your physician or seeing someone more experienced in off the face filler treatments.  Best, Dr. Emer.

If you are still swollen two weeks after treatment it's best to be evaluated by your injector. She/He has had the benefit of seeing you prior to your treatment and knowing the details of it. They can advise if the swelling is concerning.

Swelling is normal several weeks after injections and should improve as time goes by. If swelling or tenderness worsens, please see you injector immediately.

Yes, I would recommend that you go get it checked
out as your hands should not still be swollen.

Radiesse injections
into the hands have shown some very impressive rejuvenation effects when
injected by skilled injectors that understand the proper ways to treat the
hands and how to handle them after the injection, i.e., massage and ice. We
recommend you have your injections performed in the offices of a board-certified
dermatologist or plastic surgeon and make sure that this is something that they
have done, and feel comfortable doing it. Some swelling from the procedure is
quite normal for 3-4 days after the treatment and again, massage and ice can
help. Some patients will have persistent swelling for several weeks, which
again can be minimized by massage and ice. If this lasts much longer, I would
suggest that you see your injector and make sure that there is nothing else
going on with your skin that is causing this swelling.

Swelling is a well-known although uncommon side effect to injecting Radiesse to the hands.  It sometimes helps to sit on the hands immediately after the injections, and cold compresses used for at least several days also are beneficial.  I would not be overly concerned, but if it is troublesome, see your injector. Prednison is sometime prescribed for this.Having an hyaluronic acid filler the next time around might be a good option for you. Another solution would be having half the amount injected in each hand and repeat this two weeks later.