Kenalog and Vitrase to minimize the Radiesse. Is this effective?

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How long does it take for Radiesse to dissolve? If you search the web, there are so many different answers. Thank you to all the doctors that have responded to my question!

Michael I. Echavez, MD · Answer

In my opinion, the visual effect from Radiesse is usually gone by a year.  If multiple treatments are done, the effect can last a bit longer.  I have not found Kenalog or Vitrase to be effective in dissolving Radiesse faster.

Hratch Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Radiesse is not a hyaluronic acid product and will not dissolve with hyaluronidase (Vitrase trade name). It is best to wait the 8-14 months for it to be metabolized.BestDr. Karamanoukian#RealSelf100 Member

Richard Ort, MD · Answer

Visible results from Radiesse typically last about one year, but it can persist for longer than that in the skin.  There is no way to dissolve Radiesse.  Vitrase only works to dissolve hyaluronic acid fillers such as Juvederm or Restylane.  If there is a reaction to a filler, medicines such as Kenalog can help to reduce the immune reaction and reduce inflammation.

Melvin Elson, MD · Answer

It usually takes Radiesse anywhere from 9-12 months to go away. Vitrase will do nohting as it is not hyaluronic acid. injections of Kenalog into the area might help some

Benjamin C. Paul, MD · Answer

I have seen Radiesse last about a year on average, but may last longer with multiple injections. To my knowledge, radiesse is not dissolved by vitrase or kenalog.   Radiesse is calcium hydroxylappetite (CAH). It is not a hyaluronic acid (HA) filler (e.g. juvederm, restylane, etc).  Vitrase dissolves HA fillers, not CAH....  Thus, vitrase does not dissolve Radiesse.  Kenalog is a steroid. Steroids reduce the immune response and are not reported to directly dissolve CAH.

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