Radiesse Lump stuck under eye, can I dissolve?

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I have had Radiesse injected in upper cheeks lower eyes, Right eye is fine, Left eye has bad lump with product stuck under eye, and Red circle around entire eye with product being white. Injector was a RN nurse, and she stated I wait and massage and use a radio frequency wand to smooth it out, that it will diminish over time. It has been 3 months!! Do I keep waiting or have this dissolved? Which again will have bruising as it is very close under eye? Help? Thank you!

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Radiesse is a stimulatory filler that is an excellent option for patients who desire a longer-lasting filler alternative to hyaluronic acid dermal fillers. In our office, we use Radiesse to complement structural areas of the face and contour bony prominences. Our office also is a center of excellence for filler complication treatments and we see patients who have been treated by other doctors and have undesirable results from Radiesse or other long-lasting fillers. We have treatment options available for Radiesse filler nodules, granulomas, and soft tissue thickening. The first step would be to diagnose the nodularity and determine whether there is an option for surgical vs. non-surgical removal. Surgical excision is a possibility in some patients; whereas others with more diffuse fillers may benefit from intralesional therapy using scar modulators and enzymes and kenalog. Radiesse complications may be long-lasting and prompt action is key. Patients who have no access to an expert in the field should begin gentle massage of the areas of nodularity with Plato’s Scar Serum twice daily. RF and invasive lasers can actually do more damage by stimulating further collagen growth. 
 
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Dr. Karamanoukian
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Jason Emer, MD · Answer

Radiesse cannot be reversed but there are techniques that can be used to help reverse the filler.  I suggest a formal consultation with an expert.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Monika Soni, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. The best filler for the tear trough area (under the eye) is Restylane. This is because it is thinner filler and attracts less water. Restylane is also an hyaluronic acid filler that can be dissolved with an enzyme known as hyaluronidase if a problem arises or you are unhappy with the results. Unfortunately, Radiesse cannot be dissolved. If you have a bump from your Radiesse injections it can be injected with a steroid injection called Kenalog to break it up. I recommend having a follow up with your injector for an evaluation and treatment. Best of Luck!

Hardik Soni, MD · Answer

Thank you for
your question. The best filler for the tear trough area (under the eye) is
Restylane. This is because it is thinner filler and attracts less water.
Restylane is also an hyaluronic acid filler that can be dissolved with an
enzyme known as hyaluronidase if a problem arises or you are unhappy with the
results. Unfortunately, Radiesse cannot be dissolved. If you have a bump from
your Radiesse injections it can be injected with a steroid injection called
Kenalog to break it up. I recommend having a follow up with your injector for
an evaluation and treatment. Best of Luck!

Edward E. Dickerson, IV, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. Lumps can occur but this is uncommon to see.  Massage or steroid injections can help smooth things out.  Please contact your injector. - Dr. Dickerson

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