Will Radiesse Lumps Soften and Be Less Prominent?

Hi Janice, technically permanent or semi-permanent fillers like Radiesse and Bellafill or fat injections could cause an issue for surgery in the future, so those should be avoided. If any fillers are to be used, they should be hyaluronic acid fillers that can be dissolved if needed.I recommend ...

Radiesse is a calcium hydroxyapatite injectable that is useful for nasolabial folds and other soft tissue defects.  I would not inject to rejuvenate sunken eyes as the tissue of the lower lids is very thin and injection can result in bumps and granulomas that are not cosmetically pleasing.

Hi Debbie, Yes, it does sound as if the second branch of your Trigeminal nerve was affected by the local anesthetic nerve block, and/or too much Radiesse too close to the nerve causing compression of the nerve. The good news is that this is almost never a permanent complication. The bad news...

I would confirm this prior to traveling to Peru. The cost of the Radiesse would be prohibitive. From a USA standpoint this is off lable and exceptionally unusual. The volume of material required would be cost prohibitive.

Bruising and swelling can occur from any injection. In reviewing your photograph I only see what appears to be some skin bruising but not any gross swelling.  That should go away in a few days.  Initially bruising and swelling may be perceived as uneven results but that will settle...

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...