In 2006 I injected a biopolymer gel in the are of nasolabial folds and lips, and in 2011year I injected Radiesse 0.8 to the corner of the mouth and cheeks, in 5 days after that began burning and redness, the face started to swell, in nasolabial folds appeared red bands.There was curing in the injection site and this lasted 1 month,but all this symptoms occurred again 6 times in 18 months.Why this process is repeated 2-3 months?
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It sounds to me like you have a pretty good understanding of the swelling process
after Radiesse. How long it will last depends on how much was injected and each person's metabolism. Radiesse has 2 components; Calcium and a gel carrier. The gel carrier breaks down in 4...
I can't say for sure without seeing you in person or, at least, viewing some photos but, generally, you may be describing an effect of having filler under thin skin, which is the case for the dorsum of the nose. Surgery has advantages and disadvantages but this sort of problem is not...
Every injector will have different training and experience. However, I advise my injectable patients that it is OK to fly after the treatment. I hope this information is helpful.Stephen Weber MD, FACS