Does Radiesse Dissolve Naturally?

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.

Best,
Dr. Karamanoukian
Realself100 Surgeon

Hi Tarzana.  Radiesse will dissolve in the body over time.  1 year is typical for the duration of the injections.  

Lumps and bumps are not common for an experienced injector, but some movement of the product may be necessary after initial injection to smooth the area.  If a harder bump develops some time after injection, this can be a more serious side effect and you should see your injector immediately.  

Even though it is not well accepted to inject Radiesse into the lips or under the eyes, we continue to see patients with these areas injected call our office.  If your injector proposes to use Radiesse in the area immediately under the eye or in your lips, you should find a new injection professional.

Radiesse is a popular facial filler.  Results typically last less than 1 year. Radiesse results typically decrease gradually with time without leaving any type of new contour deformity.

If you have a bump from overcorrection, or too dense a bolus of material in one spot, it will go away. If however, you develop a delayed immune reaction granuloma, it can take years for that to resolve. Fortunately this is very rare.

Radiesse is dissolved naturally by your body's enzymes over time. That is why treatment needs to be repeated every 6 months to a year. The product may be felt to be bumpy for the first week or so after placement, but this should resolve quickly and never be visible. Radiesse is a fabulous product for the proper indications.