How soon after Radiesse is injected, does it set? Can you manipulate the product after swelling goes down?

Hi Joylf. It sounds like you might have a hematoma on the side with bruising and swelling. This could be due to any filler procedure because needles can nick a blood vessel and cause bleeding in that area. The hematoma will improve after 10-14 days. I recommend using ice (wrapped in a cloth) on the area occasionally throughout the day, taking Arnica, and avoiding things that can cause bleeding such as ibuprofen, aspirin, vitamin E, etc.After 3-4 weeks, I recommend that you return to your doctor for re-evaluation. Radiesse cannot be dissolved or moved after it is injected, but it will absorb into your body over several months. Time will help.

This is the issue with Radiesse. If something is off, or you don't like it, it's pretty much impossible to completely alter it or remove it. At 24 hours out I would be reluctant to do anything and would recommend at least a week out because it is too hard right now to determine what is swelling and what is the filler, especially with your description of how swollen you are. But Radiesse simply cannot be altered as much as hyaluronic acid fillers can, no matter the point in time. "This answer has been solicited without seeing this patient and
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