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Red Scaly Patch Under my Eye After Injecting Radiesse - Philadelphia, PA
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I went to the doctor yesterday to inject Radiesse...
ivkaplanMarch 23, 2012
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I went to the doctor yesterday to inject Radiesse to my marionette line and my cheeks. It was extremely painful (they don't use any numbing cream). My face was extremely swollen, 6 hours later I developed this weird red scaly patch under one eye. I wonder what causes this, because he didn't inject under my eyes, only in my cheeks. He prescribed prednisone, which I took today; so far I don't see any improvements(maybe it’s too early). FDA says that it doesn't have any side effects like this one, when why so many people have similar side effects? I wouldn't use Radiesse again.
Replies (5)
August 9, 2012
I too had Radiesse injected above my lips and the corners of my mouth. Two days later I broke out in a rash and joints got really painful. I got a bump at the bottom of my top lip that became infected. I went to the doctor last week he said to wait a week to see if the swelling goes down in my lip. I didn't realize the rash and joint thing were related until I went to urgent care and got some antibotics and it cleare up. I am going back to the doctor today..
September 26, 2012
Dear Ivkaplan
I look exactly like you as if it migrated - My under eyes look like all the veins have broken and it caused a lump under my right eye (feels like a ridge) as it moved up from my cheek and downwards under my left eye. A tiny bit injected in a groove on my forehead has migrated to below my eyebrow.
Please please can you tell me if it has improved over the last 6 months? It happened to me 2 weeks ago and seems to get progressively worse. Did the prednisone work?
You looked so beautiful before and I hope you return to that asap. I am so distressed about it!!!
I look exactly like you as if it migrated - My under eyes look like all the veins have broken and it caused a lump under my right eye (feels like a ridge) as it moved up from my cheek and downwards under my left eye. A tiny bit injected in a groove on my forehead has migrated to below my eyebrow.
Please please can you tell me if it has improved over the last 6 months? It happened to me 2 weeks ago and seems to get progressively worse. Did the prednisone work?
You looked so beautiful before and I hope you return to that asap. I am so distressed about it!!!
September 26, 2012
It slowly gets better.... Slowly..... The belatero filler really helped. I would wait a few months before doing a filler to smooth it out. Mine did get worse before it started to get better. Time, time and more time... The prednisone did not help at all..... Be patient ...
September 26, 2012
Dear 3406anon
My biggest regret ever too as was advised to choose this instead of juvederm and thought it was another brand of hyaluronic acid. It is the most awful awful filler and seems to cause problems for lots of users.
How long before you saw any real improvement would you say? I am dealing not only with lumps but also broken capillaries and what may be the Tyndall effect (blue purple under eyes which goes away when filler is gone - might be up to 18 months - horrors!!!) Some PS say that after the gel carrier dissolves at around 12 weeks it the lumps reduce. Would you agree with that?
My biggest regret ever too as was advised to choose this instead of juvederm and thought it was another brand of hyaluronic acid. It is the most awful awful filler and seems to cause problems for lots of users.
How long before you saw any real improvement would you say? I am dealing not only with lumps but also broken capillaries and what may be the Tyndall effect (blue purple under eyes which goes away when filler is gone - might be up to 18 months - horrors!!!) Some PS say that after the gel carrier dissolves at around 12 weeks it the lumps reduce. Would you agree with that?
September 26, 2012
Me too... I did not do my research and did not realize that radiesse can't be dissolved... I would say at 12 week I did see a noticeable difference.. It's horrible... I still am subconscious about it. It looks better but still I have bags. The discoloration has mproved quite a bit. I just hope I do not have to have lower lid surgery next yr or two. I've heard of people having to have it literally cut out after 2 yrs... Be patient ... It will get better. .. Still waiting to find out if I willbe the same as before.... I wore sunglasses a lot. Oh!!!! Heat did help I noticed when I was at beach in summer or tanning bed the heat dd help! Sauna ...,. Steam room...
September 27, 2012
Hi and thanks for your helpful reply. I am gladdened that in 10 weeks the lumps may at least subside - I just have a bag on my right eye. I will definitely go to the sauna .... no sun in London tho' and no sunglasses. I am pleased that the discolouration has improved for you. That is the bit that worries me the most as I have that under my eyes as well as broken capillaries. How long did it take for that to improve? Have you tried gentle Yag for the discolouration? Some derms seem to suggest that this can also reduce the lumps as an added benefit (maybe it's the heat) It takes longer to dissolve in immobile areas but I doubt whether you would have to have it cut out after that long if it really is radiesse the material melds with your tissue and would mean you are cutting out your own tissue. It is best to wait - I wish I could hibernate for the next 10 weeks. How long is it since you did it?
November 10, 2012
Hi does Restulane and juvederm have the same results. Because if they have the same results then the hyaluronic acid fillers are better than Radiesse?
Could you explain to me how does Radiesse dissolve (if Its not absorbed or thrown out by the body I've heard) Some people say it is reversible and ohers say it is irreversible. I Dont Get it.
A person here talked about Having eyelid surgery and saying that her PS said it looks like a thin plastic under her eye. Then this doesnt dissolve?
Please answer when you can
November 11, 2012
Yes, HA fillers are better as they can be dissolved if you don't like it and they are soft and more suitable under the eye. Radiesse is hard (used for dental work) and so suitable for cheeks (to mimic cheek bones) and needs to be injected deep below the fat, As your lower eyelid is thin, radiesse is not suitable as it will be visible below the skin and last much longer (takes around 12-18 months to dissolve). Search on lumps and bumps from Radiesse to see problems with it. It does dissolve eventually but seem people like myself seem to react to the gel carrier that it is suspended in. Do not use Radiesse under your eye - the manufacturers caution against it. Your best option is to see an opthalmic surgeon as their are arteries around your eye area and this is the safest way to do it. However, even hylauronic acid (ie Juvederm and Restylane) can cause the tyndall effect (blue discolouration) and broken veins around the injection/cannula site. Decide whether it is worth it. If something goes wrong with Radiesse you are stuck with it!!!
Wow, that does seem really strange if you didn't have any injected under your eyes. Do you think its possible some from your cheeks migrated? Or perhaps its unrelated, and the timing is just very coincidental? Either way, I'm really sorry you are having to deal with this. Please keep us posted on how you are doing.
Thank you for your reply.
I saw my doctor yesterday, he prescribed prednisone and said it was allergy reaction to Radiesse and pills should help immediately.
I took 20 mg of Prednisone twice yesterday, I don’t see and no changes at all today, now I am really worried…..