Dear Dr. Seckel, I am a 30year old female. Yesterday, I received for the first time > Radiesse injections on my naslabial folds. On one side much more was > injected because I had a fold or loose/saggy skin over my smile line. The > doctor injected along the smile lines and in between or around the > sagging/loose skin so that the area would appear smooth and even. It’s been > approximately 32 hours post-Radiesse injections and I am frankly very > concerned. I am now in a bit of pain, bruised, swollen on that one side > only. Is this normal? Will I be deformed? How long will this last? Any > suggestions on future filler injections? Rachael, Brooklyn, NY
Dear Rachael,
Soft tissue fillers are the best non-surgical facial rejuvenation technique for the nasal labial fold and marionette lines. Bruising and swelling can happen following the injection of any filler, Radiesse, Restylane, Collagen, Cosmoplast, Sculptra or Hylafom. The bruising and swelling will resolve in at most 7-10 days and is no cause for alarm.
Since more was placed in the nasal labial fold on one side-which is usually done when one side has a deeper line and needs more filler, you may also notice unevenness or lumpiness in the area. If this occurs gentle massage will help smooth the area out.
You wont be deformed, as all fillers dissolve in time usually at most by 6-9 months, rarely a year
I always have patients apply ice or cold packs to the injection area immediately after injection, as I believe this helps prevent bruising. I also have my nurse apply firm pressure to the injection area immediately after injection.
For more information on fillers and non-surgical facial rejuvenation read Save Your Face or contact me.
Thank you,
Boston, Massachusetts