I had Radiesse injected into the bridge and tip of my nose as a means of augmenting it after a Rhinoplasty and Revision Rhinoplasty left me with what I perceived as a shortened nose.
The plastic surgeon suggested a "grecian nose" and injected the Radiesse from the top of my bridge down to the tip. That was over 2.5 year ago. Despite the claim that the filler is supposed to dissolve and return the skin to its pre-injected stage, my nose has hardened and remains swollen, and there is a distinct wavy outline along both sides of the bridge of my nose that protrudes.
I have sought out dermatologists, and other plastic surgeons re: what can be done..my nose remains swollen, enlarged, and although the filler is gone, it feels like it has been replaced with scar tissue. I am beside myself. I am fearful of making a horrible look even worse and am reticient to try lasers or steroid treatments. Help! Anyone who can offer me some direction on what to do?
Answer: Nose Still Swollen 2 1/2 Years After "Non-Surgical Nose Job" With Radiesse Hi UBthejudge,
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Answer: Nose Still Swollen 2 1/2 Years After "Non-Surgical Nose Job" With Radiesse Hi UBthejudge,
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Answer: Recommend scheduling a consultation to discuss defusing radiesse 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 excellence for filler complication treatments and we see patients who have been treated by other doctors and have undesirable results from Radiesse or other long-lasting fillers. We have treatment options available for Radiesse filler nodules, granulomas, and soft tissue thickening. The first step would be to diagnose the nodularity and determine whether there is an option for surgical vs. non-surgical removal. Surgical excision is a possibility in some patients; whereas others with more diffuse fillers may benefit from intralesional therapy using scar modulators and enzymes and kenalog. Radiesse complications may be long-lasting and prompt action is key. Patients who have no access to an expert in the field should begin gentle massage of the areas of nodularity with Plato’s Scar Serum twice daily. RF and invasive lasers can actually do more damage by stimulating further collagen growth.
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Answer: Recommend scheduling a consultation to discuss defusing radiesse 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 excellence for filler complication treatments and we see patients who have been treated by other doctors and have undesirable results from Radiesse or other long-lasting fillers. We have treatment options available for Radiesse filler nodules, granulomas, and soft tissue thickening. The first step would be to diagnose the nodularity and determine whether there is an option for surgical vs. non-surgical removal. Surgical excision is a possibility in some patients; whereas others with more diffuse fillers may benefit from intralesional therapy using scar modulators and enzymes and kenalog. Radiesse complications may be long-lasting and prompt action is key. Patients who have no access to an expert in the field should begin gentle massage of the areas of nodularity with Plato’s Scar Serum twice daily. RF and invasive lasers can actually do more damage by stimulating further collagen growth.
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February 16, 2009
Answer: Lasers or steroid treatments will not help See a revision Rhinoplasty specialist. Lasers and steroid treatments won't help. An experienced revision Rhinoplasty expert will be able to give you good direction to resolve your problem.
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February 16, 2009
Answer: Lasers or steroid treatments will not help See a revision Rhinoplasty specialist. Lasers and steroid treatments won't help. An experienced revision Rhinoplasty expert will be able to give you good direction to resolve your problem.
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April 4, 2009
Answer: Radiesse and the nose Too much a good thing may not be a great idea. That is what it sounds like. I have used it on a few people that had multiple rhinoplasties and had mild contour deformities. In these cases, I think it is alright. I used maybe 0.3 cc's total. Unfortunately for you, it is unclear what is going on. It sounds like you should get another opinion to see if there is anything that can be done for you without making things worse.
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April 4, 2009
Answer: Radiesse and the nose Too much a good thing may not be a great idea. That is what it sounds like. I have used it on a few people that had multiple rhinoplasties and had mild contour deformities. In these cases, I think it is alright. I used maybe 0.3 cc's total. Unfortunately for you, it is unclear what is going on. It sounds like you should get another opinion to see if there is anything that can be done for you without making things worse.
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February 16, 2009
Answer: Two years after the procedure, the likely choice for correction is probably surgery Dear Ubethejudge,
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February 16, 2009
Answer: Two years after the procedure, the likely choice for correction is probably surgery Dear Ubethejudge,
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