Lump Inside of Mouth After Radiesse Injections?

Question

I had radiesse 4 weeks ago into marionette lines. 2 weeks after the injection I noticed a bump at the very left side of my lower lip, not at injection site. Inside of my mouth has a nodule as well - it's hard and in the shape of horse shoe, under my skin, palpable but not visible. The outside bump is barely visible now but inside bump is there. It feels bigger in the morning and then a little smaller towards the end of the day. Can this be related to Radiesse. How long can I expect to have it there?

George T. Boris, MD, FRCS · Answer

I would recommend having a follow up. Radiesse does not often migrate that far. It would be best to be felt in person. Best of luck.

Sanusi Umar, MD · Answer

Radiesse is a thick, viscous hydrogel that does not typically “run” after injection. The injector must mold this filler to the patient’s desired appearance. That said, a bump might form along the nasolabial folds, where Radiesse was injected; but it sounds unlikely that the filler would spread to the lower lip. Bearing in mind that every person is different and may have slightly different reactions, I advise you to go back and see the doctor who treated you. If it is a pocket of Radiesse, it should dissolve in 12 to 18 months.

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

The lump inside the mouth may be unrelated, product, or fluid collection.  The injector will have to help sort this out for you as you will need an exam.  Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA

Michael I. Echavez, MD · Answer

I have heard of instances where bumps have developed in the mouth and lips due to Radiesse. In these cases, the Radiesse was not injected directly into the mouth or lip, but nearby. My guess is that there may be some pockets or planes of tissue that allow the Radiesse to travel a short distance and create the bump. If your issue is due to the Radiesse, then it should go away with time, but it could take several months.

Nissan Pilest, MD · Answer

Radiesse is biocompatible dermal filler FDA approved to treat volume loss in the face and hands. If done by an unskilled injector it can leave patients with unpleasant lumps. Currently there is no antidote for Radiesse so we prefer using Hyaluronic-Acid based fillers in soft issue areas to lower these risks.
It is best to follow up with your Injector to see what they suggest.

Lump Inside of Mouth After Radiesse Injections?

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