Is there anything to reverse Radiesse or shorten its lifespan?

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
Realself100 Surgeon

There are many patients that get swelling after fillers, likely this is from technique more than it is from the product unless it is an HA type product that holds water (which radiesse is not). I suggest radio frequency treatments these help to improve blood flow and tighten skin which decreases swelling. Please seek and expert for post-operative concerns. Swelling will resolve on its own in 2-4 weeks.  There is no reversing agent for radiesse and I would avoid steroid injections.  Best, Dr. Emer

It may still be some swelling but to make the Radiesse dissolve faster sometimes it can be injected with a weak form of cortisone. see your doctor and see what can be done

Thank you for your question. Radiasse swallowing can last for a few weeks after injections. Give it one or two more weeks and see if the results are satisfactory. If the look is still lumpy you can ask yourinjector to evaluate the area to rule out any possible infection or complication. Sometimes injecting additional filler around the area of lumps can result in a more even appearance. If this is not possible injection of Kenalog May dissolve some of the filler, and eventually with time the filler will break down. Best of luck!

Thank you for your question.  Swelling from Radiesse can take multiple weeks to go down.  I would give it 2 more weeks and if still unhappy follow up with your board certified Dermatologist/PS for possible intralesional kenalog/5FU and RF therapy.  At this time, I would just make sure I do not have an infection that could possibly be causing the swelling.  Regards, Dr. Matt Elias