What kind of downtime should I expect after Radiesse injections?

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What kind of downtime should I expect after Radiesse injections? Will there be bruising or swelling that I will want to hide from others? Thanks.

J. Jason Wendel, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question regarding Radiesse.  Our clinic typically tell patients to expect 2-3 days of swelling post injection.  Swelling and bruising vary from patient to patient.  It is also important to keep in mind that you will be more swollen in the morning, but it should subside throughout the day. Arnica is a great supplement that can be purchased over the counter to help with bruising.  
To be sure, see two or more experienced, licensed and board-certified providers in your area for a complete evaluation to make sure you are a good candidate and that it is safe for you to have treatment. I hope this helps.

Otto Joseph Placik, MD · Answer

This varies tremendously from patient to patient and from session to session. Radiess is one of the thicker products that requires a relatively larger needle to deliver. There is a slightly greater potential for bleeding and bruising for this reason.  You can minimize bruising by avoiding aspirin and motrin like products, etc. prior to injection and afterwards apply ice, elevate, compress, and minimize strenous exercise. It is an excellent product for deep tissue volume restoration.

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