You’ll notice your results immediately after getting Radiesse in Cedar Rapids. It’s normal for there to be some slight swelling at the injection site, but this goes away within the first 24 to 48 hours.
Are you a candidate?
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Consultation Required?
Yes
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Treatment Type
Injectable
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Treatment Length
60 minutes
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Number of Treatments Needed
1+
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Downtime
1-3 days
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Duration of Results
2+ years
The Science. Restore, Rebuild & Rejuvenate
Radiesse® is an injectable treatment made with calcium hydroxylapatite (CaHA) microspheres suspended in a gel. The gel provides immediate volume and support, while the CaHA microspheres stimulate your body’s natural collagen and elastin production over time. As the gel gradually absorbs, newly formed collagen helps improve skin firmness, smoothness, and definition.
At Skin Lounge Medical Spa, we may use customized or hyperdilute Radiesse® techniques to focus on overall skin quality and collagen stimulation rather than adding significant volume. Treatment plans are tailored to your goals, anatomy, and desired results for natural-looking rejuvenation.
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What You’ll Experience
When you visit us to get Radiesse in Cedar Rapids, you’ll start with an in-depth consultation with one of our highly trained injectors. We want to ensure you get results that you’ll love, so we take the time to get to know you and your aesthetic goals.
Then, we’ll create a customized treatment plan including how much we’ll need to use, and where we’ll position your injections. Then we’ll prep your skin and place your biostimulator!
Why Wait?
Reach out to The Skin Lounge to get started with Radiesse in Cedar Rapids.
Results can vary for each individual because it depends on multiple factors: your body’s ability to form collagen and where the Radiesse is placed. Your results will continue to improve over the following 6 months and last for years!
Traditional Filler vs. Radiesse®: Which Is Right for You?
Traditional HA Filler: Best for patients who want precise volume, contouring, and definition in specific areas such as the lips, cheeks, chin, or nasolabial folds. Hyaluronic acid fillers can provide immediate results and are highly customizable.
Radiesse®: Best for patients who want structure plus collagen stimulation and are looking to improve firmness, skin quality, and definition. Radiesse® can be particularly beneficial after significant weight loss, including GLP-1–associated weight loss, when facial volume and skin support may have changed.
Hyperdilute Radiesse® can be used when the primary goal is skin quality and collagen stimulation rather than added volume.
Why choose one over the other?
The right treatment depends on your anatomy, skin quality, degree of volume loss, and aesthetic goals.
Your ideal amount of Radiesse® is customized to your anatomy, degree of volume loss, and treatment goals. Some patients may benefit from 1–2 syringes for targeted rejuvenation, while patients with more significant volume loss or post-weight-loss changes may require additional product or a staged treatment plan.
Hyperdilute Radiesse® typically uses a different dilution approach when the primary goal is improving skin quality and stimulating collagen rather than adding volume.
| If you are anxious or worried about your procedure, feel free to talk to the healthcare practitioner who will perform your procedure. Our practitioners are highly experienced and may have suggestions that will help. | |
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Avoid Aspirin, Ibuprofen, Advil, St. John’s Wort, oral Vitamin E, and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) in the 72 hours prior to your treatment as they may promote the risk of bruising and bleeding in the injection area. |
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If you are currently taking anti-coagulation medications (Warfarin, Coumadin, Heparin, Lovenox, Enoxaparin, Lepirudin, Refludan, Ticlopidine Ticlid, Clopidogrel, Plavix, Tirofiban, Aggrastat, Eptifibatide, Integrilin), discuss the use of these medications with your healthcare provider prior to your treatment. You may or may not be a candidate for treatment with cosmetic dermal fillers. |
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If you are prone to cold sores (oral herpes simplex), take your prescribed medication (Famvir, Famciclovir, Valtrex, Valacyclovir, Acyclovir) as prescribed 24 hours prior to your treatment. If you need a prescription sent to the pharmacy, let your injector know at least 48 hours before your procedure. |
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Avoid alcohol for 24 hours before treatment. |
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Antibiotic and/or oral corticosteroids must be complete 7 days before treatment. |
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Avoid dental procedures and/or surgery for one month prior to, and one month after dermal filler treatment. |
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Avoid all forms of the Covid-19 vaccination, including booster for 2 weeks before and two weeks after dermal filler treatment. |
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Avoid laser treatment or chemical peel around the treatment area for 2 weeks before and two weeks after dermal filler treatment. |
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If you require the use of a CPAP at night, please speak to your provider before treatment with dermal filler. |
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Tell your provider if you have an allergy to bee or wasp venom. |
| Post-Treatment Instructions & At-Home Recommendations | |
| Please observe the following practices after treatment with cosmetic dermal fillers: | |
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Avoid applying pressure or touching the treated area for 3 days after the procedure. The area can then be gently washed with a cleanser and water. |
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Avoid vigorous scrubs, exfoliation or facial treatment in the area of treatment for 3 days to prevent migration as the dermal filler is still pliable during this time. |
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Avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight or UV/tanning beds for 72 hours after the procedure. |
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Avoid manipulation of the area following the injection unless specifically instructed otherwise by your healthcare practitioner. |
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For pain/discomfort, use cool packs and over-the-counter analgesics (Acetaminophen, Tylenol). |
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Oral or topical Arnica Montana, an herbal supplement, may help with reducing swelling caused by cosmetic treatments. DO NOT take Arnica Montana if you have liver or kidney problems. |
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Aspirin, Ibuprofen, Advil, St. John’s Wort, oral Vitamin E, and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) may promote the risk of bruising and bleeding in the injection area. You may resume taking these 48 hours after your treatment. |
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If you are prone to cold sores (oral herpes simplex), take your prescribed medication (Famvir, Famciclovir, Valtrex, Valacyclovir, Acyclovir) as prescribed for the 24 hours after your treatment. |
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If signs and symptoms of infection persist (warmth at the site of injection, discharge/pus, pain/discomfort) or if you develop a fever, please contact our office so our staff may assist you. |
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The Skin Lounge aims to be an oasis where each of our patients can leave the world behind during their treatments and re-enter the world feeling rejuvenated. We’re passionate about using our expertise to help you enhance your natural beauty and feel as good as you look.
