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Radiesse (Dr Incompetence) Injection Left my Face Paralyzed, Numb, and Burning - Seattle, WA

Name: Radiesse (Dr Incompetence) Injection Left my Face Paralyzed, Numb, and Burning - Seattle, WA
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Author: TEssex

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I had Radiesse injections in both cheeks. On one...

TEssexNovember 4, 2014

$700

I had Radiesse injections in both cheeks. On one side, the doctor hit a nerve and left me with trigeminal neuralgia according to the neurologist I saw. I could not feel the whole side of my face from my eye to my ear to my lip and teeth. I couldn't even feel my teeth when I flossed. It has been a severely traumatic experience for me. It's only in the last month that I have been able to tolerate the pain and discomfort, which is 6 months after it happened. I still have pain and numbness in my lip and cheek. I paid $700 for the procedure, but I have paid thousands to be treated by other doctors to care for my disability - medication for nerve damage, office visits, etc. The doctor who did this to me won't help at all. His staff do not seem to have an interest in helping other than to shut me up. I never even got an informed consent for this procedure. I wish I had!!

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The doctor who did this to me seemed very nervous when I confronted him about what he did. I think he knows the damage he caused. I never even got an informed consent from him about the risks. Good grief.

Replies (11)

Kimmers25

November 6, 2014

I am sorry to hear that you have such problems after this procedure. Are the doctors thinking this will improve with time?

Smartin321

November 7, 2014

I'm sorry you had this terrible experience. Did you get the Radiesse injections from a plastic surgeon?

TEssex

December 26, 2014

Yes. He is board certified. He just made a big mistake, then like most, tried to cover it up.

Calikimber

November 10, 2014

Why don't you include his name in your review? My aunt lives in Seattle and peeps should be informed. Plus competent doctors will get this biz!

TEssex

December 2, 2014

It is getting better but still is painful after so many months. I hope it will be completely gone one day. Maybe in a year! It does sadden me that people are so concerned with getting money under the guise of helping you to look better. Ha! I didn't even see any difference in volume afterwards. He is a certified plastic surgeon too. Always busy with insecure people streaming in and out of his office. I guess I'm one of them. You live and learn, though.

Di34

December 2, 2014

Hi my dear friend . I love the positive :) It will get better for you I hope . You know me :) not so positive as no improvement after many months I stopped counting now. It's all a beautiful lie . Hope you feel better soon

TEssex

December 26, 2014

Hi Sweetie! Hope you had an amazing Christmas. I know how you feel - wondering if the nightmare will ever end. Mad that this happened and the doctor won't take responsibility for it. But, maybe we can learn something from suffering. What does it teach us? It teaches me empathy for other people and caution when I feel insecure about my appearance. And caution around other people's motives. Sad to say. Let's surround ourselves by people who truly love us for who we are and celebrate our inner & outer beauty. :)

Doggies

November 12, 2014

Doctors don't care anymore....all they want is your money, just like everyone else. We lived in an uncaring world. I hope you get well.