Can Radiesse cause a swollen lymph node?

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I had radiesse injected into cleft chin a little over 3 weeks ago. Hate the results, product has migrated down causing a longer chin and my dimple is not even 30 percent improved. I'm still sore if I touch it and today I noticed what felt kind of like a lymph node, was a very tender lump right were the underside of my neck meets my jaw (submental?). I don't trust my nurse injector so what does this mean, is it serious and how do I treat this? I have no other signs of inf. and great teeth

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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Edward E. Dickerson, IV, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. It is highly unlikely that Radiesse caused a swollen lymph node. Fillers themselves cannot fill out dimples. They are attached to a muscle and would need to be cut to be released. If you have concerns please consult with a board certified plastic surgeon.

Steven Yarinsky, MD, FACS · Answer

1) It is unlikely that Radiesse by itself will correct a chin dimple unless your injector uses subcision- using a needle or blade to create a pocket for the Radiesse beneath the unwanted dimple.2) Although it is unlikely that Radiesse will "migrate"to a lymph node in your upper neck/beneath your chin, you may have an infection from an unsterile or contaminated  injection of Radiesse.See a physician - plastic surgeon, ENT, Facial Plastic Surgeon  ASAP for evaluation of your problem- you may need to be treated with antibiotics, have this area surgically drained, etc.  So seek medical attention promptly to rule out a serious problemHope this helps and Best of luck!

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