How Long Before Radiesse Lumps Dissolve?

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

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
Realself100 Surgeon

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

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. 

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

I’m sorry to hear you’ve developed these lumps. The lumps are not a common occurrence, but the inflammation you are experiencing may be the result of the Radiesse. While the Radiesse will stick around for about 6-12 months, the redness that is present will resolve sooner. Your doctor may prescribe a cream to decrease the inflammation. 

 

Radiesse is a powerful and effective dermal filler that is comprised of the ground substance of bone. For this reason, the longevity of Radiesse is much longer than the duration of hyaluronic acid-based fillers. Typically, patients can see the results of Radiesse last for at least 15 to 18 months. Keep in mind that every patient is different and this may vary between patients. The overall effect of Radiesse will also depend on how much was injected to the specific area.

Radiesse typically lasts approximately one year and sometimes a bit more, and so would the lumps. You can either wait, or have them surgically removed. Another option is to break up the lumps with saline injections. If the lumps are red like in your case, your doctor needs to assess you to make sure there isn't an infection which would require either oral or topical antibiotics.

If the Radiesse was injected in a shallow plane, and you notice bumps, it may take 6 -12 months for the bumps to go away.  Sometimes a small nick can be made into the skin to express them like a pimple.

It depends on the etiology of the bumps.  If the bumps are from a redness reaction then they will probably go down in a few weeks.  If they are caused by injections in the skin when the needle was pulled out but the Radiesse injection was not terminated then there are Radiesse granulomas, then they are  not likely to go away for 6 – months to 1 year.