I had radiesse injections put in around my mouth and it looks like blood pooled on one side in that area. Is this permanent? I'm very nervous! This happened six days ago and it is not getting better from what I can tell. Is there anything I can do so it will heal faster or should I go see a doctor? I have been putting arnica gel on that area. Can you please help. Best Deirdre
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Answer: Radiesse injections and bruising around the lips - Correction in Los Angeles
Yes, Radiesse and other fillers are now being injected along the jaw and right infront of the ear to replace volume that is lost in the aging process or as a result of a face lift. By placing fillers in this area it naturally lifts the jowls and cheek area creating a mini lift. As...
Botox injections are commonly done at the same time as Radiesse and do not pose any difficulty for you or the effectiveness of either agent. Radiesse is injected deep in the tissue planes and Botox is injected superficial hence the bleb that occurs with its injection.
Thank you for your question. Both Radiesse and Sculptra can cause bumps in the temple area because the tissues are so thin and immediately overlying bone in this area. All fillers have this risk in this location. Fat is a great option and some can usually be found on...