I had injections with Radiesse ca two months ago, into my nasolabial folds. Since yesterday, I have a small swelling and quite severe pain on my right nostril, which has turned a bit red in colour. Could it be necrosis or something else related to the injections? Shall I do anything about it?
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January 20, 2017
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Sue Ellen Cox, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
Thank you for your question. Although Radiesse is calcium based it will not stimulate bone growth or have a negative impact when injected into a fatty layer. It is recommend that it be injected within the fat layers to add volume to the face. I recommend having a consultation with an expert...
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...
It is now possible to successfully dissolve a Radiesse nodule by doing an injection treatment.An article was recently published in the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology (Volume 15, Issue 9, Sept 2016) showing rapid resolution of a Radiesse nodule after it was treated by intralesional injection. Th...
