How long after injection with Radiesse can necrosis occur?

Question

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?

Sue Ellen Cox, MD · Answer

This may be related to the injection. Necrosis or
breakdown of skin occurs early after injections. However, biofilm or
hypersensitivity reactions can occur later. Make sure to follow up with your
provider to have the area evaluated.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

impending necrosis will happen immediately or shortly after the injection period it would not occur months later.  Please see an expert.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Michael I. Echavez, MD · Answer

Necrosis after a Radiesse treatment would occur within a matter of days.  Necrosis is not something that would occur 2 months after the injection.  I would recommend contacting the physician who treated you so that you can be examined to try and determine what might be causing the swelling and pain that you are having.  It most likely is not due to the Radiesse.

Steven F. Weiner, MD · Answer

This is not necrosis which will be evident within a day or 2 or the injection. This might be an infection which needs to be evaluated by the person who injected you. This might require antibiotics.

Hardik Soni, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. Necrosis would happen immediately or shortly after injection, it would not occur months later. I recommend contacting your treating physician for an examination to determine what might be causing the swelling and pain you are having. This is most likely not caused by the Radiesse. Best of Luck!

How long after injection with Radiesse can necrosis occur?

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