Had Radiesse put into chin approx 6 mo After injection I had abnormal swelling and a hard pea size lump under my chin underneath jaw bone. followed up with RN 3x. Saw Dr 1x who gave me abx. I would say it feels more fixed than mobile and slightly tender if push on it hard. went to a family NP who was like idk what this is. I'm trying to get into ENT but wait is 5 months!!! Help this is driving me NUTS. What are the signs of something sinister versus am annoying side effect of this product?
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September 4, 2016
Answer: Chin/Cheek Augmentation -- Fillers such as Radiesse, Voluma, Perlane/Fat/Implant
This should be addressed by the injecting physician. Infection must be ruled out. If this is not infected, sometimes differences in water retention can cause the filler to swell. If the injection was not symmetric to begin with, it will usually not even out on its own. Hope this helps....
For unique cases where a variety of modalities could be used to treat the condition, I would suggest an in-person or virtual consultation to develop a custom and effective treatment plan. It is difficult to precisely define the best option without collecting the same information. I suggest...
