Uneven Swelling After Radiesse Injection

Without diagnosing your condition, I can only address generically the question of a lump that forms after an injection of Radiesse.  If lumps become very dark blue that can confirm a hematoma which is a collection of blood, but some will not turn color, especially if it is deep.  Usually these resorb on their own with no permanent issues. Overcorrection can leave a lump but this is usually present immediately at the time of treatment. Delayed lumps may represent immune reactions or granulomas that form many many months after injection.  Anyone with such a lump should followup closely with their injector but there should be continued improvement.

It's difficult to say if this is uneven swelling, a hematoma (bleeding) or something more serious, both because it's only been three days and also because we cannot see and touch the area.  

We would recommend close follow up with your injector to make sure you are moving in the right direction.

Without examining you in person or knowing more details about your injections, it is impossible to give you specific advice.  However, it is possible that you have a hematoma (small collection of blood) in that area which resulted from the injection.  This can develop immediately after the injection or later in the day.  I double that your injector would inject the product in such an asymmetric fashion.  

 

Good Luck.

Hi Scared in Atl,

At this point it is best to continue following the recommendations of your injecting physician.  The swelling from a hematoma should resolve over 1 to 2 weeks.  There is not much to be done at this point, but if you are concerned you should return to see your doc as frequently as necessary for your peace of mind.  Good luck and be well.

Dr. P

It is not uncommon to experience swelling and unevenness after Radiesse. Sometimes one side can swell dramatically more than the other.  Sometimes bruising also may occur. However, this can take around 2 weeks to resolve. Icing or arnica can help to improve the swollen area and pain. Please consult your injector if this persists after two weeks. All the best!

It is not uncommon to experience swelling and unevenness after Radiesse. Sometimes one side can swell dramatically more than the other.  Sometimes bruising also may occur. However, this can take around 2 weeks to resolve. Icing or arnica can help to improve the swollen area and pain. Please consult your injector if this persists after two weeks. All the best!

Uneven swelling following Radiesse injection is very common.  There's just no way to predict how each cheek will respond to the "trauma" of having a filler injection.  You must wait a bit longer thatn 3 days (more like 7-10 days at least) before you judge symmetry.  After that amount of time most if not all of the swelling has dissipated and you can go back to your doctor to see if any "tweaking" needs to be done.  Good luck!

 

Dr. Singer

Uneven swelling after Radiesse is not uncommon.  Sometimes one side can swell dramatically more than the other.  Sometimes there is some bruising that occurs in the deep layers of the tissue that appears as colorless swelling at the surface and not frank purple bruising.  Continue to use ice/heat, arnica or Traumeel cream, gentle massage and ibuprofen. If the condition worsens or the pain increases, return to the office where you were treated.  The swelling should resolve over 1-2 weeks.  

 

 

After Radiesse injections you can get swelling and bruising. Generally, there’s no reason to be concerned. I wouldn’t do anything for a month because you don’t want to do any treatment before the swelling and bruising go away. After a month, we will have patients massage the area if it’s hard or if it’s feeling irregular. But, I wouldn’t worry about it in the first few days. And, it’s better not to treat any asymmetry until any bruising has disappeared or swelling has gone down. You want the body to heal itself.

This too early to be concerned. You may have blood cloth which will resolve by itself in 1-2 weeks. Discuss your concerns with your doctor.