How can my Radiesse be dissolved completely, my doctor said he can remove it using radio frequency, is that the best way?

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2nd opinion request: I had Radiesse filler in under eyes, chin, and cheeks and I hate the feeling of it in my face and I’m scared of it migrating later and not dissolving on it own later I just want it gone and out of my face ASAP how can I remove this filler the doctor I went to told me he can dissolve it using radio frequency? I need answers I want this filler out of my face ASAP I do not like it.

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

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
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Jordan Jacobs Medical Artistry · Answer

Radiesse is a semi-permanent injectable implant which is not completely reversible. Although it is not totally reversible, practitioners do have the ability to break down the product up to 80% with a combination approach of hylenex, kenalog, F5U saline, sterile water and sodium thiosulfate injections. These injections “break down” the Radiesse by separating and dispersing the particles, but not necessarily degrading them.

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