I Have a Ridge After Radiesse!! What is It? and How Can I Make It Disappear? (photo)

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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Dr. Karamanoukian
Realself100 Surgeon

Hi Mariam, I suggest you consult with your medical provider, you may benefit from applying Juvederm or Restylane so the ridge is less visible.

It appears to be Radiesse that is causing the ridge...Gentle massage should reduce it slightly. It will resorb over time and you will return to your pre injection state. ...Just give it time...

I have some success with the very few episodes of Radiesse clumping by using a combination of Lidocaine and saline in the area. I vigorously move the needle in and out to try to break up the area. I has worked in all my cases. No other solutions other than cutting it out or camouflaging with another filler like Restylane. See my videos of using blunt cannulas with Radiesse in this area. Steve Weiner, MD, Destin and Panama City Beach, FL.

The ridge is the actual filler bumping up against the soft tissue. It is an actual ridge of filler vs. an area without filler. It's not swelling or edema, it's an actual line of product. Yours isn't as obvious as many I've seen before and it will resolve with time. There isn't a counter product to remove Radiesse, so your best bet is time. You could attempt the lidocaine/saline combination noted by Dr. Weiner, but really, your ridge isn't as obvious as many I've seen so I might recommend you just wait it out. "This answer has been solicited without seeing this patient and cannot
be held as true medical advice, but only opinion. Seek in-person
treatment with a trained medical professional for appropriate care."