What's the recovery like for Radiesse?
Everything you need to know about Radiesse recovery — timeline, tips, what to avoid, and when to call your provider.
Typical downtime: Minimal — 3–7 days for any swelling or bruising
Recovery timeline
Immediately after
Injection sites may have minor redness. Treated areas look fuller immediately. Some tenderness normal.
Days 2–5
Swelling and any bruising resolve. Filler settles.
Months 1–3
Collagen stimulation phase — results improve gradually as new collagen builds alongside the initial volume.
Months 3–6
Full collagen benefit realized. Results are at their best in this window.
Recovery tips
- Apply ice to reduce swelling in the first 24 hours
- Arnica gel or supplements reduce bruising
- Avoid pressing or massaging treated areas for 48 hours
- Stay well hydrated — supports the body's collagen-building response
What to avoid
- Alcohol for 24 hours
- Intense exercise for 24 hours
- Heat exposure (sauna, hot yoga) for 48 hours
- Dental work for 2 weeks
- Massaging the treated area for 2 weeks
When to call your provider
- Blanching (white discoloration) anywhere on the face — possible vascular compromise
- Nodules that develop after 2 weeks and don't resolve
- Signs of infection: fever, increasing redness, warmth at injection site
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Can Radiesse be dissolved if I don't like the result?
No. Radiesse is calcium hydroxylapatite, not hyaluronic acid, so it cannot be dissolved with hyaluronidase. Discuss this risk with your provider before treatment.
How long does Radiesse last?
Results from standard Radiesse last 12 to 18 months. Hyperdilute Radiesse results from collagen stimulation may last longer — up to 2 years in some patients.