How Long Does Radiesse Last?

Hi Anon,
I do not use Radiesse under the eyes in the tear trough hollow because unlike hyaluronic acids (Juvederm, Restylane, and Prevelle Silk) it is not reversible. Sometimes hyaluronic acids can be used to camouflage the "bumps" until the Radiesse dissolves. Radiesse can last up to 9-15 months. Consult with your physician or with a physician who is very experienced at injections in this delicate area. The good news is that the Radiesse will eventually disappear.
Dr. Jeffrey Hoefflin's answer to your question is most complete and I agree with what he has said. I hope that your problem resolves most quickly. Be well.
Dr. P

Experience
shows that Radiesse lasts a year or more in many patients. Radiesse
provides many of the same plumping advantages of the HA fillers while also
providing the volumizing effects of Sculptra.

Radiesse usually lasts over one year. In my experience, I have found the stimulatory effects of Radiesse to be quite impressive. Raffy Karamanoukian MD FACSLos Angeles

First and foremost, I do not recommend using Radiesse in the tear trough or lower eyelid region.  This filler is simply too thick for these delicate tissues and can cause nodularity and skin changes which are undesirable. In this area, I use either Restylane or Belotero. In terms of duration of effect, Radiesse generally dissolves more slowly that the fillers, and can take 12-18 months, depending on the patient and the area where it was injected.

Radiesse usually lasts up to 12 months.  Sometimes the product wears off quicker. 

Unfortunately, the Radiesse under your eyes will last quite some time.  It's very likely it will last one year.  Radiesse is a longer lasting filler than Restylane, which is our preferred product for the under eyes and Restylane lasts about 9 - 12 months in this area because of the thin tissue and lack of movement.

Massaging the Radiesse will help to try and break it down more quickly, but the only other option we know of besides waiting is surgical intervention and that is fairly radical given the alternative of waiting the 12 -18 months for the product to dissipate.

Radiesse is a great filler but it requires more skill and knowledge than other fillers. It can be used around the eyes but it has to be placed carefully in small quantities and deep on the bone if not it will leave swelling and palpable lumps. If you lumps are visible they can be removed through a small incision. All filler last longer around the eyes.

As has been echoed here, Radiesse is a thicker filler which does not work well around the eye area.  Since the eye area is not mobile, filler here can last a long time, sometimes greater than 2+ years.  Options for lumps around the eyes include possible use of Kenalog, direct excision, observation.

Radiesse is a great product when used properly. For the cheeks and nasolabial creases, it is excellent. This is because it can be placed in a deeper dermal plane and maintains its volume for 6 to 12 months. For thinner skin areas, such as around the eyes, I would recommend a hyaluronic acid product such as Juvederm or a collagen product such as Evolence. These products are softer and conform better in the thinner tissue around the eyes. Another option is fat grafting or fat transfer. In this procedure, we take fat from your abdomen or thighs and inject the cells underneath your skin. The fat tends to be softer, especially when injected with the microinjection method.
Now that you already have the Radiesse injected around your eyes and have "bumps" there really is not effective remedy.

I have used Radiesse in my practice since 2003 and have found it to last for about 12 months (I agree with a previous post which stated 9-15 months). However, in my hands, the primary indication and the greatest level of satisfaction has been for treatment of the nasolabial folds (defining line that makes the junction of upper lip and cheek). Radiesse is a very viscous filler and is most suitable when used to fill areas where the skin is thicker. Typically the region of the tear trough and periorbital skin (skin around the eyes) is the thinnest skin in the body. Therefore Radiesse is more likely to be visible when injected in this area, and have a higher incidence of granuloma formation.
Definitely seek attention for this problem although it is likely to resolve spontaneously.

In my experience Radiesse can be expected to last around a year. This is unfortunately a very difficult problem, and I would sit down with your plastic surgeon and have an examination. It could be improved with direct milking or removal of the product, but it is difficult to know without knowing what exactly was done during the procedure and what your examination is like now.