I've Read That Using a Vibrator Will Help to Break-up/smooth out Radiesse? Please Tell Me It's True!

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Although embarrassing, I hope this is true. Despite going to a board certified FACIAL plastic surgeon (I also contacted the state to be sure he didn't have any malpractice/complaints), I somehow wound up with Radiesse under one of my eyes- in the form of a lump/line! I am desperate! This was 4 weeks ago now. He suggested injecting me with a mixture of hyaluronidase and steroid to breakup the surrounding tissue! I've heard that won't work on Radiesse? What about a vibrator? Thank you!

Jon M. Grazer, MD, MPH, FACS · Answer

Radiesse is a stimulatory filler, and therefor injection should be avoided under the eyes in the tear trough. Hyaluronidase with not remove it. Steroids and excision are unnecessary, as injection with idocaine and manual compression can resolve a majority of nodules. Compression under the eye,  can however be difficult.

Harold J. Kaplan, MD · Answer

Hi Portland.  We would not recommend using the vibrator to try and break down the Radiesse.  If the product feels malleable (soft and workable) then it may be an option to continue to massage it to try and move it around.  It's unlikely that after 4 weeks it will change in shape, but it will likely not hurt anything either.

	We do not recommend having Radiesse injected under the eyes in the future as this is a very delicate area and the benefits of using Radiesse vs. the Hyaluronic acid fillers like Restylane and Juvederm do not compensate for the added risk.  We get a duration of 9-12 months with Restylane so do not see the need to use Radiesse under the eye.

Ron Shelton, MD · Answer

Unlike Restylane and Juvederm which can be dissolved by injecting hyaluronidase, RAdiesse is in the body until it dissolves by itself.  Possibly daily massage on the lump that you have will hasten its resolution, but this is not proven.  Excessive pressure or frequency of massaging may only help to bruise you more.

Joseph A. Eviatar, MD, FACS · Answer

A vibrator for massage can be used to break up any filler. It may look a little funny if you&rsquo;re doing it at work or whatever, so digital massage may be a better option.

Emily Altman, MD · Answer

We do use a small handheld vibrating device to minimize pain during injections.  The device is held to the area about to be injected for a few moments and that decreases sensation.

	It is not very likely that using a vibrational device will change anything four weeks after Radiesse injection.

	Hyaluronidase does not have any effect on Radiesse, as it only dissolves hyaluronic acid fillers.

	Steroid injections may be helpful if there is an inflammatory component, such as redness and itching, but will only thin the skin in the area injected if there is no inflammation.

	Radiesse does dissolve after a year. 

	Additionally I don't use Radiesse around the eyes.  Hyaluronic acid fillers, like Restylane, work very well, last a fairly long time in periorbital area and have fewer chances of complications such as nodules.

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