A Novel Solution for Superficially Placed Calcium Hydroxylapatite (Radiesse) in the Inferior Eyelid

Abstract

Injectable fillers such as calcium hydroxylapatite (Radiesse) have become increasingly prevalent given their availability as an office procedure as well as their satisfying results. Calcium hydroxylapatite is well suited for use along bony structures in the face such as the inferior orbital rim and zygoma. On the other hand, it is not well suited for injection into the soft periorbital tissues and eyelid. In this case series we describe two cases of misplaced calcium hydroxylapatite in the inferior periorbita and eyelid; with a successful and relatively quick resolution of the complication using saline injections and erbium laser treatments.

KEYWORDS::

• Radiesse
• Calcium hydroxylapatite
• Eyelid

Declaration of interest: None of the authors have any proprietary interest in the material contained in this case report.