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?
August 29, 2015
Answer: Discoloration after filler injection Consider a dermatologist. There might some laser or even topical products for the discoloration. But if there is active inflammation going on, then that needs something else and see an oculoplastic specialist.
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August 29, 2015
Answer: Discoloration after filler injection Consider a dermatologist. There might some laser or even topical products for the discoloration. But if there is active inflammation going on, then that needs something else and see an oculoplastic specialist.
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August 31, 2015
Answer: Swelling after infraorbital filler Thank you for providing a picture of your condition. It is unclear from your description if the Radiesse was injected infraorbitally into the tear trough area where your Restylane had been injected 6 months ago. If so, I would assume that you are having a reaction to the product in the form of an immune/allergic type hypersensitivity reaction creating edema and erythema deep to the skin surface. Radiesse is ideally used in areas covered by thicker dermal and subcutaneous tissue such as the malar cheek eminence and zygomatic arch. Unfortunately, it cannot be dissolved like the hyaluronic acid products. However, hyaluronidase injection should still be consdiered since is known to have edema-reducing benefits.
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August 31, 2015
Answer: Swelling after infraorbital filler Thank you for providing a picture of your condition. It is unclear from your description if the Radiesse was injected infraorbitally into the tear trough area where your Restylane had been injected 6 months ago. If so, I would assume that you are having a reaction to the product in the form of an immune/allergic type hypersensitivity reaction creating edema and erythema deep to the skin surface. Radiesse is ideally used in areas covered by thicker dermal and subcutaneous tissue such as the malar cheek eminence and zygomatic arch. Unfortunately, it cannot be dissolved like the hyaluronic acid products. However, hyaluronidase injection should still be consdiered since is known to have edema-reducing benefits.
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