Can Very Strong Finger Pressure Dissolve Radiesse or Make It Migrate?

When Radiesse is injected, it is very common for the physician to gently mold it into the desired position and to smooth out small bumps under the surface.  It can be inadvertently moved out of its ideal position for a while afterward.  How long until it is well "set"?  No one can say with certainty, but I always instruct my patients to be careful for at least three weeks after Radiesse.  This includes avoiding facials, Clarisonic cleanser, and even dental work for 3-4 weeks after I've injected them.  It is an investment worth protecting!

As for your doctor applying "lots of pressure" when injecting Botox, I feel there is no need to do this routinely, and worth your questioning him about it.  Certainly remind him if you've recently had Radiesse; if it was more than a month ago, then no worries.

I agree that pressure on the skin after Botox is unlikely to affect the Radiesse if the Radiesse was done a while back.  If the Radiesse was done very recently, then it might not be "set" yet and it could be affected by strong pressure.  The only time that I apply pressure after Botox is if there is an injection that bleeds a bit.  In that case, pressure helps to stop the bleeding and reduce the risk of getting a bruise.  Otherwise, pressure or massage after Botox is unnecessary.