Radiesse Aftercare

What should I expect after my treatment?

• Swelling, redness, firmness, itching and tenderness at the treatment site are common side effects which will usually resolve within two weeks
• Swelling may cause area to look over-treated, this will resolve as the swelling dissipates
• Bruising, which may last a couple of weeks does not prevent product from working properly
• Radiesse works immediately but its effects are best noted after any swelling has resolved
• Radiesse usually lasts about 12-18months. To maximize longevity of treatment you may opt to have a touch-up at 3-4 months
• When Radiesse is used in conjunction with Botox it tends to last longer

What care should I take after my treatment?

• The day of your injection don’t plan on a massage, exercising, facial, microdermabrasion or anything else that may elevate your blood pressure or manipulate your injections sites. This may increase the likelihood of bruising and swelling to the treatment areas
• Wait about 4 hours to apply your cosmetics, moisturizer, or lotion (this will help decrease the risk of infection
• Avoid anything that causes pressure or discomfort
• Minimize exposure of the treated area to excessive sun or UV lamp exposure and extreme cold weather until any initial swelling or redness has gone away
• Revisit the clinic in 2 weeks to talk with your practitioner and have photos taken

Treatment of Common Side Effects:

• Swelling, redness, firmness, itching and tenderness for up to two weeks: Place cool packs over the area, 800mg Ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil) every 6 hours with food and/or 25-50mg Benadryl (works well for itching) every 6 hours. Note the Benadryl will likely make you sleepy.
• Bruising: may last a couple days to a couple weeks:Place cool packs over the area immediately after treatment.
• Arnica Montana can be very effective when used as a topical gel or an oral tablet. It is most effective when both forms are used together, take the tablets and apply gel 4-6 times a day.
• Bromelain (an enzyme found in pinnapple) also helps to minimize the bruising by helping to digest the proteins that trigger bruising and swelling. Take 250-500 mg four times a day until the bruise heals.

If you have any of the following symptoms please call the office at 303-683-3235 to follow up with your practitioner.

• Infection, look for: redness, increasing discomfort or discharge from injection areas
• Allergic reaction: look for severe swelling, itching, or redness within 24 hours of treatment.