How Long Before Radiesse Lumps Dissolve?

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I have had Radiesse injected into my right cheek to reduce a crease. This was about 6 weeks ago, and although the additional volume has helped with the crease, I have red lumps at the injection sites (about 5 or 6). I have been told that these will reduce in time, but there is no sign yet. How long will it take before these lumps dissolve?

David Hansen, MD · Answer

Red lumps at the injection site is either an infection or too superficial injection of the Radiesse.  Don't wait to let them resolve.  You need to see your doc now.  He can place you on a topical antibiotic to cover the infection possibility and also he can give you a Kenalog injection drop(2.5 mg/cc) into each red bump to clear it up fast.
David Hansen, MD

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

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
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Otto Joseph Placik, MD · Answer

Typically these lumps will improve by 3 months. IF not you should discuss options with your physician.

David Shafer, MD, FACS · Answer

Radiesse is a great product when injected correctly. That is why it is very important to be injected by an experienced and board certified plastic surgeon or dermatologist. When injected too superficially, you can get lumps or inflammation like you describe. It may take several months for the areas to resolve.

Sanusi Umar, MD · Answer

The red lumps may be an allergic reaction or a result of Radiesse injected in a shallow plane. The inflammation may be a result of your Radiesse treatment. The redness will dissolve sooner. But follow-up with your

How Long Before Radiesse Lumps Dissolve?

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