What are some complications that could arise after a Radiesse procedure?

I have found Radiesse to be an excellent product for enhancing and augmenting the cheekbones, with very low risk of complications.  It can also be injected into the nasolabial folds in certain candidates.

Complications, when they occur, include swelling, bruising, and even lumps around the injected site and are most likely to be apparent in areas of very thin skin.  For this reason, I avoid injecting Radiesse into the tear troughs and the lips, where any injected product will potentially be more visible.  

All injectable fillers require skill and experience to master the injection process and to discern what parts of the face will benefit from each particular product.  For this reason, in my practice I choose to personally perform all injections, rather than delegating this task to a staff member.

The common complications of Radiesse are bruising, redness, swelling, and tenderness on the injection sites. Rarely after injections do some patients develop visible nodules or granulomas. It is important to discuss this with your doctor before injections, all medications, and conditions in order to determine if there is any contradiction to getting treated with Radiesse.

Radiesse is a great product for lifting because it is thick and has longevity.  It should be injected on bone or in the fat layers.  It is best for contouring a cheek, defining a jawline or chin, filling temples or hands.  It should be avoided directly under the eyes or in the lips.  It is not reversible as it is a calcium based product unlike other fillers that are made of hyaluronic acid such as Juvederm Ultra, Volbella, Voluma, Restylane, Belotero.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Great question, Common places where radiesse is injected is nasolabial folds, marionette lines, corners of the mouth, or cheeks for volume. I do not recommend putting radiesse in the lips. Putting radiesse in the lips can create a lumpy effect. I recommend juvederm or restylane for the lips. The most common complications you will run into is bruising, swelling, redness, pain/discomfort. These side effects only last for a short period of time. I hope this was helpful. Best of luck!Dhaval M. PatelDouble board certified Plastic surgeonHoffman EstatesBarringtonOakbrookChicago

Radiesse is a calcium based product in a gel which is very compatible with our skin. It should be placed in the deeper tissues of the cheeks, jaw, temples and the upper level in the tops of the hands.  The areas injected with Radiesse may swell for a few days and you may experience minor bruising.  Rarely, a firm area may be felt if the product is superficial.  It is great for sculpting the cheeks and hands.  Contour is restored with a natural rejuvenated appearance. 

I have Radiesse injected in my cheeks about once a year. I am not aware of all the areas it can be injected to give volume, but I know there are many.  Side affects are swelling, bruising, and t he area feels a little hardened for about a week before the product settles and softens.  Zero or all of these things could happen as a result of the injections.  Make sure you do you research and choose the right practice.  I believe that injecting involve some artistry and lots of experience.  I am so happy that there are options for giving volume to the cheek area without true down time and surgery.

Radiesse has similar side effects as any other filler. Typically, pain, bleeding, bruising, swelling, redness at the injection site can occur. Vessel occlusion is also a very rare side effect of any filler as well. Unlike hyaluronic acid fillers, Radiesse cannot be dissolved with hyaluronidase.

Radiesse works very well when injected into the nasolabial folds, cheeks, and folds around the mouth. Radiesse should not be injected into the lips, as it can leave visible nodules. Radiesse is also not commonly used at the eye troughs. Hyaluronic acid fillers are preferred for those areas.

Thank you for your question. Radiesse is a little different than other facial fillers. It is Calcium hydroxyapatite (a normal component in bones and tendons). It is thicker than hyaluronic acid-based fillers (like Restylane and Juvederm).  In addition, it cannot be "removed" or "dissolved" by injecting an enzyme.  That said, Radiesse can be a fantastic treatment for adding volume. In my practice, I commonly use this to increase the prominence of the cheekbones and fill in the hollow areas near the temples.  It can also be used for chin augmentation (instead of a chin implant) and for the nasolabial folds (parentheses). Radiesse can be part of whole-face treatment ("Liquid Lift") which uses Restylane, Juvederm, Radiesse, and Botox for complete non-surgical rejuvenation in appropriate candidates.  Best of luck!

Radiesse is an excellent filler with a very low risk of side effects if used appropriately and injected carefully. It is made of tiny microspheres of hydroxylapatite, 30%, in a gel carrier, 70%. As the gel is absorbed the body produces collagen that contributes to the volumizing effect, making it quite long lasting.

Its best use is for deep nasolabial folds, corners of the mouth and in the cheeks. Because the material is white, it can appear through the skin as a whitish nodule if injected too close to the skin. In the lips, it can clump up and come to the surface of the lip as a white nodule. For this reason I do not use it in the lips or in very thin tissue where it may be visible, such as near the lower eyelids. 

I like to use a limited amount, 1-2 cc per session, and gradually build up the cheeks or correct the folds. This way the entire duration of the filler is extended and one can get better idea of how much is needed and achieve the optimal contour gradually.  If too much is used at once, the swelling appears obvious, and I like patients to leave the office without anyone telling that a procedure has been done.

Bruising is a possible side effect of any facial injection. I now use the "Magic Needle" or hollow blunt cannula that greatly lowers the incidence of bruising.

 

Radiesse is a calcium hydroxyapatite based filler and should not be used in areas of thin skin.  It can cause lumpiness and uneven areas and can migrate from the original site of injection. In some people it can cause redness.  There is no substance to dissolve it. It lasts about 12 months.

Radiesse has  a good safety profile as an injectable filler.  It is excellent for correcting loss of facial volume with cheek augmentation.  It is a good product for injecting along the mandible to correct pre jowel sulcus.  It should not be injected under the eyes nor  in the lips due to  nodule formation.