1.5 cc (all together) of Radiesse injected into acne scars and lips. 1 week later results are gone, is this normal? (Photo)

January 31, 2015
Asked By:MariaLudwig in Los Angeles, California

About 1 week ago I had Radiesse injected into acne scars on my chin and cheek. I saw immediate results! My lips were injected with the left over product in the center border of my bottom lip and the lip line of my top lip. I swelled and bruised for a few days but healed quickly. the bruising & swelling is gone and my acne scars are still there and my lips have lost the volume and now have small hard tender bumps. What happened? Did my body absorb it that quickly? Are my lips scarred?

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Answer: 1.5 cc (all together) of Radiesse injected into acne scars and lips. 1 week later results are gone, is this normal?

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