Is Radiesse reversable under the eyes?

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I had restylane lift placed in my tear troughs but after a month I went to a followup with the injector to tell her I did not like jow it looked it still looks puffy like ot never smoothed out it just stayed hard. She said she could massage it out but she didnt see added radiesse. It obviously swelled up again really bad. I dont know why she did this but I'm so frustrated. She said radiesse can be reversed but I've read differently? Yes she does work in a plastuc surgeons office

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

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 excellence for filler complication treatments and we see patients who have been treated by other doctors and have undesirable results from Radiesse or other long-lasting fillers. We have treatment options available for Radiesse filler nodules, granulomas, and soft tissue thickening. The first step would be to diagnose the nodularity and determine whether there is an option for surgical vs. non-surgical removal. Surgical excision is a possibility in some patients; whereas others with more diffuse fillers may benefit from intralesional therapy using scar modulators and enzymes and kenalog. Radiesse complications may be long-lasting and prompt action is key. Patients who have no access to an expert in the field should begin gentle massage of the areas of nodularity with Plato’s Scar Serum twice daily. RF and invasive lasers can actually do more damage by stimulating further collagen growth.

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Dr. Karamanoukian
Realself100 Surgeon

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Dr. Karamanoukian
Realself100 Surgeon

James R. Gordon, MD, FACS, FAAO · Answer

Thank you for sharing your questions. Those products made from Hyaluronic Acid can be dissolved (Restylane and Juvederm), but Radiesse cannot at this point. Apparently there is an agent to dissolve Radiesse which is not on the market yet, but might be released soon.Good luck,

Michael I. Echavez, MD · Answer

First of all, Radiesse is not reversible, unlike any of the hyaluronic acid fillers such as Restylane.  Second, I would not recommend using Radiesse under the eyes, because it is a fairly firm filler and the under eye area does better with softer fillers because of the thin skin there.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

If you're unhappy with your Radiesse results, it can be improved with venus legacy treatments and 5/FU steroids. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with a cosmetic dermatologist. Best, Dr. Emer

Jose Barrera, MD · Answer

Currently radiesse does not have a reversible mixture. I would recommend considering an HA if you desire a reversible filler.

Is Radiesse reversable under the eyes?

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