How Long Does It Take Radiesse to Soften?

Radiesse causes swelling and bruising for the first 1-2 weeks and then softens at about 1 month. Radiesse runs about 650 per syringe.

Radiesse is an FDA-Approved filler that we use very frequently in our office to sculpt the contours of the face. Since we are a national center of excellence for filler reversal, we also encounter patients from other doctors' offices who wish to have Radiesse fillers removed for one reason or another. In our office, we employ a directed technique to visualize the filler material, if possible on ultrasound, and then use non-surgical methods to dissolve the filler or granuloma tissue using intralesional injections. There are many methods using a combination of enzymes, intralesional modulators of scar tissue, and Kenalog to help reduce volume and remaining filler. These techniques require meticulous attention to detail and can be performed at intervals of two to three weeks to achieve longterm effect.

Best,
Dr. Karamanoukian
Realself100 Surgeon

The Radiesse injection into the cheek area will take time to soften. The amount of Radiesse injected into each cheek and what anatomic level the Radiesse was placed affects length of time healing occurs, ultimately resulting in soft, natural cheeks on smiling. The surrounding tissues of the cheek following injections  do have some localized swelling and can result in that hard, lumpy feeling , even after 2 weeks. I would consult your provider and ask if local massage to to the cheek would help soften that area. Your final result should be very satisfactory with Radiesse enhancement of the cheeks!!!!