Get the real deal on beauty treatments—real doctors, real reviews, and real photos with real results.Here's how we earn your trust.

FEATURED DOCTOR
SEE ALL
Posted under Radiesse q&a

I Have a Hard Ridge of Radiesse That is Nearly Protruding out of my Tearduct, What Can I do?

User Avatar
LexieD73
Approximately 3 weeks ago I went to have my cheeks enhanced with radiesse. Initially the procedure seemed to go well, but within one week I had major swelling ,hardness and pain across both cheeks all the way up to my eyes. I ended up in the emergency room and the Drs. did a CAT scan. results came back showing signs of infection directly related to the product injected in my face. I was put on antibiotics for 10 days and medicine for pain. I now have two odd shaped lumps and a raised ridge.

Answers (5)

From board-certified doctors and trusted medical professionals
Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS profile photo
Dr. Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS
Answered on Jan 12, 2023
Answer
Dr. Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
PROFILE
Saeed Marefat, MD profile photo
Dr. Saeed Marefat, MD
Answered on Jan 31, 2012
Answer
Jacqueline Calkin, MD profile photo
Dr. Jacqueline Calkin, MD
Answered on Jan 31, 2012
Answer
Francis R. Palmer, III, MD (retired) profile photo
Dr. Francis R. Palmer, III, MD (retired)
Answered on Jan 31, 2012
Answer
F. Victor Rueckl, MD (in memoriam) profile photo
Dr. F. Victor Rueckl, MD (in memoriam)
Answered on Jan 30, 2012
Answer
FEATURED DOCTOR
SEE ALL