Large temple indent from Radiesse. How can I fix this? (Photo)

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I had Radiesse in my temples, it left a huge indent on my left side. How do I fix this? Did the injector go to superficial??

Anna Chacon, MD, FAAD · Answer

Thank you for sharing your concern and photo. Radiesse is a calcium hydroxyapatite–based filler, and placement in the temple requires careful technique and depth. When filler is injected too superficially in this area, it can sometimes lead to irregularities, contour indentations, or uneven volume distribution, as you’re describing.

Management options typically include:

Hyaluronic acid–based filler correction: In some cases, additional filler (preferably hyaluronic acid, which is reversible) can be carefully placed in the area to restore a smoother contour.

Steroid or saline injections: Rarely, if there is an inflammatory response or nodularity, these may help, but this is less common in simple contour issues.

Time: Some irregularities may improve over time as the product integrates, but Radiesse does not dissolve with hyaluronidase since it is not a hyaluronic acid filler.

Expert revision: A skilled injector experienced with temple anatomy can often improve the appearance through careful, deeper placement of a different filler.

So, the indent is most likely due to superficial placement or inadequate volume distribution. The correction usually involves expert use of another filler rather than dissolving.

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