Causes of discoloration and swelling, 85 days post Radiesse? (Photo)

August 28, 2015
Asked By:alamoana in Beverly Hills, CA

I had 1 syringe of Radiesse (mixed w/lido) to tops of my cheeks. I'd had restalyn in the tear trough 6mos prior. It has been a nightmare. Severe swelling, inflammation, pain (day3-now). I'm on a 30day prednisone taper which has controlled the severe edema (for now). The discoloration is unrelenting. Using hydrquinone & tretinion, too. Is this discoloration in the skin or under the skin? How can I understand if it is due to active irritation, or the remaining effects of a prior reaction?

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