Botched Radiesse lumps. Is there anything I can do to treat this? (Photo)

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I had HD radiesse (5:1 dilution ) 5 weeks ago. The injector clearly messed and injected superficially. My neck looks worse than before and I'm completely devastated. I've had saline injected twice and they are doing RF heating treatment. No improvement. I can feel hard stripe of the product on my neck. I massage daily few times and nothing is working. Is there anything I should try? I'm also concerned will this go away eventually or will it create Radiesse permanent nodules. Help please.

Nelson Lee Novick, MD · Answer

I am currently treating a patient who came to me following treatment elsewhere with Radiesse nodules in her face. I personally stopped using Radiesse several years ago when more robust and longer-lasting HA fillers (which can be dissolved with hyaluronidase whenever necessary)  came to market. While unfortunately there is no enzyme for dissolving Radiesse (sodium thiosulfate does not work well, unfortunately), there is an algorithm of varying anti-inflammatory agents in varying concentrations and amounts that can be helpful in shrinking these. Additionally, subcision, to break up the nodules, combined with saline injections may also prove helpful. I hope this helps and best of luck.

Randal Haworth, MD, FACS · Answer

It’s essential to reach out to your healthcare provider or the professional who administered the treatment to discuss your concerns and any adverse effects you’re experiencing.

In some cases, massaging the area gently may help distribute the product more evenly, but it’s important to do this under the guidance of your healthcare provider. If the lumps persist or cause discomfort, your provider might suggest further interventions, such as additional injections or other corrective measures.

Best of luck !

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