On both sides of my mouth, I recently noticed large, thick nodules. I'm not sure if these are normal. I've read some places that refer to this spot as oral commisure and said it's normal to have thicker skin here. Other places I've seen perioral mounds referred to. But I'm concerned these nodules are from the radiesse I had in my cheeks 1.5 years back. Is that possible?
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Hi Pooshu. Lots of patients think Radiesse dissolves after injections and that is partly true. Radiesse is made up of calcium microspheres (synthetic calcium hydroxylapatite) suspended in a gel carrier (made of carboxymethylcellulose). The long lasting component of...
It’s generally recommended to avoid supplements that may increase bleeding or bruising when considering Radiesse injections. This could include high doses of Vitamin E, fish oil, and gingko biloba. However, it’s crucial to consult with your healthcare provider before making any changes to you...
Radiesse is an FDA-Approved filler that we use very frequently in our office to sculpt the contours of the face. Since we are a national center of excellence for filler reversal, we also encounter patients from other doctors' offices who wish to have Radiesse fillers removed for one reason or...