How Long for Radiesse Nightmare to Dissolve Under Eyes?

Hi Jean.  Unfortunately, this was the wrong product to use in this area.  Restylane or Juvederm are much better suited.  But that is past history and only for future reference.

The decision about whether to undergo a surgical excision is not a trivial one.  We would suggest first starting with your injector to find out what his/her opinion is.  From there, you should get a second and third opinion.  While surgery is an option, it may not be a better one than waiting for the product to dissipate as there are risks associated with removal of the product.  

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.

Best,
Dr. Karamanoukian
Realself100 Surgeon

Radiesse may last more than a year. if it is surgically removed, it may leave indented scars. Try not to have something done that is aggressive as it may leave more of a mark. Over time it should improve.