Whole face is swollen and painful, swelling gets worse each day. My eyes are starting to swell shut. The "dr office" that did the procedure told me to take 200mg of Advil every 6 hrs. Been doing so for 3 days, not helping. Also taking 50mg Benadryl every 4hrs. Thinking of going to urgent care, but don't want to pay $100's to be told to ice and rest.
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December 2, 2014
Answer: I got radiesse injections in my cheeks 6 days ago. Swelling progressively getting worse. What should I do? (photo)
Often, people do not feel Radiesse after injection because it is generally injected deeply, just over the bone. You particularly may not feel it in an area where you have more tissue covering it (like where your cheeks are full, vs your temples). I don't know why you felt it the first time and...
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...