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.

In the short term, I advise oral as well as topical Arnica to reduce any bruising and swelling.  Unfortunately, this could take a while to resolve, minimally a year.  But it gradually improves.  I have seen it take a few years.  What you can do, once all the swelling from the procedure has resolved, is to try and correct the way it looks by having Juvederm or Restylane injected--this is to compensate for any hollows caused by the Radiesse.  I suggest you go back to the doctor who performed this procedure.  Work with him.  I advise against cutting it out.  The scars will be permanent.

I personally prefer to use Restylane to treat hollows under the eyes.  Witout much movement in this area, products tend to last longer (as compared to areas like the nasolabial folds, where there is a lot of movement). Restylane may last more than a year when placed under the eye. 

Radiesse tends to last longer than Restylane in the skin.  In the nasolabial folds, Radiesse can last longer than a year.  So if place under the eyes, Radiesse will likely last even longer.

Unlike the hyaluronic acid fillers (like Restylane / Perlane / Juvederm), which can be removed wtih an enzyme called hyaluronidase, there is no eraser for Radiesse.  The best treatment for overfilling with Radiesse is a tincture of time.  Over months to years, your body will remove the product itself.