Can Radiesse (Calcium Hydroxylapatite) be absorbed fully? Why do many people's Radiesse still remain after so many years?

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I injected Radiesse to my nose&chin 3mons ago,I don't like the results.I know nothing can dissolve it.Company said it can be absorbed finally.But I saw many comment by people who did it before,said the residue of R still left,the gel can be absorbed but the CaHA can't,it will remain forever.With time pass the skin will uneven.it is a permanent filler! I'm so scared!I just want to know if the Radiesse can be absorbed fully?If the CaHA really can't be absorbed forever? doctors pls help me.thanks!

Michael I. Echavez, MD · Answer

Radiesse normally will last about 12-18 months for most people and it will be fully resorbed by that time.  It is not a permanent filler.

Jose Rodríguez-Feliz, MD · Answer

The calcium component of Radiesse is delivered within a gel medium. The gel gets reabsorbed within 2-3 months. The inflammation process that reabsorbs the gel is what leads sometimes to those painful small nodules. They always go away once the gel is fully reabsorbed. You can improve the painful nodules by injecting  combination of Kenalog/5-FU. The calcium component stays longer (usually we say 12-18 months). One of the best properties of Radiesse is that it stimulates collagen production, therefore with time, you can start seeing build-up of collagen. Because of these properties, and the less likelihood of dissolving it with an enzyme, Radiesse injections should be performed by an injector with vast experience with the product. Give it some time, it will go away.Hope this was helpful. Good luck.

Melvin Elson, MD · Answer

Radiesse is not a permanent filler and will completely go away but sometimes it takes a year or so. Why are you injecting yourself?

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