Treatment of Radiesse Nodules in Los Angeles
Dermal fillers can dramatically improve the contours of your face and jawline without the complexities of invasive plastic surgery. Hyaluronic acid fillers such as Juvederm and Restylane are safe to use because they are unlikely to leave nodules or granulomas and they can be readily reversed with an enzyme that breaks down hyaluronic acid.
Some clinicians use more longer lasting fillers such as Radiesse and Bellafill, which may cause nodularity in a small subset of patients. Radiesse nodules are rare, but can develop around a bolus of Radiesse dermal filler that is injected underneath the skin. Over time, the granuloma can calcify and harden, and sometimes poke through the skin.
If you have had Radiesse dermal filler and have noticed nodularity over thin areas of skin, you may have a granuloma or fibrous reaction around the Radiesse filler. The experts at Kare Plastic Surgery and Skin Health Center in Santa Monica are expertly trained in the management of Radiesse complications, including granulomas and nodule formation.
We have seen many patients with Radiesse nodules on the lower eyelids or along the jawline, but these nodules can be found on any part of the face or body. After a careful examination, our double board-certified plastic surgeon will determine whether intralesional injection of Cortisone versus surgery may be the best fit for you.
Surgical removal of Radiesse fillers is performed using a simple incision approach that isolates the granuloma and removes it en-bloc from the surrounding tissue. Some patients will be candidates for surgical removal, while others may be better suited for intralesional injections of Cortisone in order to soften and reduce the size of the granulomas.
If you have had complications associated with Radiesse filler on the face, please call our Santa Monica plastic surgery office to schedule a consultation. Kare Plastic Surgery is dedicated to the highest level of professionalism and ethics in plastic surgery. We follow international standards for dermal injections and have set the gold standard for the removal of dermal fillers.
Kare Plastic Surgery + Skin Health Center
804 7th Street
Santa Monica, CA 90403
Schedule a Consultation: (310) 998-5533