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Radiesse is NOT Made for the Under Eye Area... Don't Let Them Tell You It Is!

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Went for Botox and was talked into Radiesse also.....

bee happyApril 9, 2009
$800

Went for Botox and was talked into Radiesse also... Afterward, with my "rare" allergic reaction, I was left with bulging bags under both eyes! It has been 9 months and my left eye is alot better, but my right eye is still bulging. I look like I am tired and older because of the bags under my eyes.

I have talked to the company (Radiesse) and they told me the product is not to be used under the eyes, due to allergic reactions! And the allergic reactions under the eye area are common!I have been told that Radiesse can last 6 months to 2 years! So depressing...

bee happy's provider

Elase Medical Spa

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RRusso
April 9, 2009
I don't think yo had an allergic reaction, but a NOT SO COMMON conmplication of lymphedema with ?malar bags" There are a few strategies for HELPING this problem. Check with a local physician who has a lot of experience with fillers. This can occur with other fillers as well. Radiesse is not FDA approved for, but very safe, and effective under the lower border of the lower eyelids.
(unregistered guest)
April 14, 2009
Had radiesse under my eyes to fill a hollow appearance. I was told by the Dr. not to worry that it would not get hard. Now I have big nodules under my eyes! Stay away for radiese for under the eyes!!!!
(unregistered guest)
April 30, 2009
I don't think you're supposed to use this for under eye, especially if you have thin skin under your eyes. You had a bad doc - or, perhaps, it wasn't a doc but one of those medi-spa things. Additionally, Botox and Radiesse serve 2 different purposes. Botox is a muscle relaxant and is used on the upper half of the face. Fillers are typically used on the bottom half of the face. I have had it a couple times and I love it. It lasts a long time, and I have had both Restylane and Juvederm for comparisons. Both of those worked quite well, but didn't last as long.
adoozi
August 13, 2009
what strategies for helping is RRusso referring to? I had juvaderm 6 months ago in the tear troughs and am left with discoloration and bags below that. I have been to 2 docs. Neither know why or what to do. One suggested a lymphatic problem and Thermage as a tx. I have hear terrible things about thermage. The other dr suggested laser. I'm very depressed as I wanted to look younger and now look many years older.
yeahknow
September 3, 2009
Blame yourself for selecting a crummy Doctor - Did you do any research on the Doctor, or did you just research Radiesse? People have got to accept some responsibilty. It's not the product, its the Doctor who injects the product.
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tried but failed
September 5, 2009
People often come to RealSelf because they are upset and afraid after having bad results with injectables. It is hard to get answers from the medical profession when things go wrong and they come here seeking guidance and support. Your lack of sympathy really is awful.
Teabag
September 14, 2011
You are so smarmy. You can see that plenty of people here have had a bad reaction with Radiesse. Do you work for them or something? Really, go away. You are not helpful in the least.
UPDATED FROM bee happy

It did finally go away

bee happyMay 23, 2016
I'm glad to say that the Radiesse did finally go away, it took a little less than 2 years for the knot under my right eye to go away completely. It did get smaller slowly. (Also, the Dr. that injected me no longer works there for several reasons.) I know several people that go to that office and are very happy with their services, I just will not return. I found a new medical office 2 years ago and have been very happy. (I've since had Botox and a little Juvaderm with no problems - at a different facility)

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