Too Much Radiesse Injected into the Chin (Jay Leno Effect)

Question

Yesterday I had radiesse injected into my chin, mainly because I wasnt happy with how my profile looked " nose sticks out farther than the chin" so the dr injected a whole syringe in the chin area, now I feel like my face looks even longer with the pointy chin, and, esp from the profile, the chin looks very cartoonish. Am I still swollen? will it decrease in the next week? if it doesnt is there something that can be done to balance out the chin? "now it looks like i need a chin reduction!

Harold J. Kaplan, MD · Answer

Hi Gio.  In most cases, for a short period of time after injection, Radiesse can be massaged and manipulated to move the product around.   We are not sure how long ago your injections were but there can be a good amount of swelling from Radiesse and usually the final result does not appear for 1-2 weeks.

	The product normally dissipates over a period of 9-12 months after injection.

Anil R. Shah, MD · Answer

Radiesse can cause swelling of the chin area early.  Early swelling can be reduced by application of ice to the area.

Otto Joseph Placik, MD · Answer

It is quite likely that you are experiencing some swelling. It would be highly unlikely that you have achieved that dramatic of a result with a single syringe.

Ron Shelton, MD · Answer

Radiesse often causes a delayed swelling in the first few days. By the end of the first week, much of the swelling may go down. There is a possibility that there was overcorrection but then you probably would have noticed this immediately after the procedure.

Michael A. Persky, MD · Answer

Hi gioparis,

	Hopefully you are swollen.  Only time will tell.  It does usually take a few days (3 to 4) after Radiesse injections for the swelling to go down.  It is not possible to dissolve Radiesse.  Good luck and be well.

	Dr. P

Too Much Radiesse Injected into the Chin (Jay Leno Effect)

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