I had radiesse injected 4-26-2012. 1 syringe injected in cheeks under eyes another in jaw line. I now have severe swelling in left eye red in color right eye is swollen and baggy. I have bloody nasal mucous. Jaw line is swollen mouth looks crooked. I want this stuff removed at any cost!!! Doctor said it can last 2-3 years. Articles say only about 12 months.
October 27, 2017
Answer: Re: Can Radiesse Be Removed? (photo)
Looking at you photos there appears to be some lingering swelling. This can take several weeks to completely resolve, so you may see improvement in your results as the swelling subsides. Radiesse is very difficult to remove, requiring surgical excision that would result in a scar to some degree. The good news is that Radiesse is not permanent and it will eventually be completely reabsorbed, although the time it takes to do this is variable (on average Radiesse last approximately one year). In the future, consider using a different type of filler, one that is hyaluronic acid based, as there is an enzyme that can be injected to dissolve the filler should you be unhappy with your results. Remember to do your research. Injectable procedures should only be performed by a well qualified practitioner.
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October 27, 2017
Answer: Re: Can Radiesse Be Removed? (photo)
Looking at you photos there appears to be some lingering swelling. This can take several weeks to completely resolve, so you may see improvement in your results as the swelling subsides. Radiesse is very difficult to remove, requiring surgical excision that would result in a scar to some degree. The good news is that Radiesse is not permanent and it will eventually be completely reabsorbed, although the time it takes to do this is variable (on average Radiesse last approximately one year). In the future, consider using a different type of filler, one that is hyaluronic acid based, as there is an enzyme that can be injected to dissolve the filler should you be unhappy with your results. Remember to do your research. Injectable procedures should only be performed by a well qualified practitioner.
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October 27, 2017
Answer: Radiesse cannot be removed
A lot of what I am seeing in the picture is from bruising and swelling and will look better in two weeks. I can only wonder if you saw a board certified dermatologist, facial plastic, or reconstructive surgeon, as I do feel experience and training reduces complications. The bloody nasal discharge worries me the most and I would have that investigated by an ENT physician. Radiesse can be massaged and flattened by an experienced physician and even diluted with saline and pulverized a bit to reduce it more quickly. It is very difficult to removed surgically.
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October 27, 2017
Answer: Radiesse cannot be removed
A lot of what I am seeing in the picture is from bruising and swelling and will look better in two weeks. I can only wonder if you saw a board certified dermatologist, facial plastic, or reconstructive surgeon, as I do feel experience and training reduces complications. The bloody nasal discharge worries me the most and I would have that investigated by an ENT physician. Radiesse can be massaged and flattened by an experienced physician and even diluted with saline and pulverized a bit to reduce it more quickly. It is very difficult to removed surgically.
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