Different areas of the face can be addressed as well as the back of the hands. At your initial consultation, we will conduct skin analysis and discuss a tailored treatment plan to meet your skin needs. It could be that you need treatment for one or more of these options:

• Facial wrinkles and folds,
• Facial contours- to enhance or correct cheeks, jawline, nose reshaping, chin enhancement,
• Marionette lines,
• Shape and re-define drooping jawlines and jowls
• Hands to restore volume, minimising appearance of tendons and veins seen in aging hands,
• Acne scarring

We will ask you to arrive make-up free to avoid any possibility of infection.
The topical numbing cream will be applied to reduce possible sensitivity, associated with the treatment.
It is important to avoid make-up application on the same day after the treatment.

The unique formulation of Radiesse® stimulates the production of new collagen, with a lifting and contouring effect that can last up to one year or more without repeat treatments. It is expected to last 9-24 months; in some cases, the duration may be shorter or longer than expected, depending on age, skin type, lifestyle and the area treated. It will always degrade over time and you will return to your pre-treatment state without further treatment.
Your medical practitioner will give you all the advice you need.

Radiesse is a very safe and effective product. The most common complications associated with the treatment are redness at the injection site, bruising, swelling and tenderness, resolving within a week to 10 days. Palpable lumps or bumps may also result from over injection. Areas to avoid would be in the lips and just underneath thin skin like the eyelids.

All treatments carry a degree of risk. All risks and complications will be discussed with you at consultation and prior to any treatment being agreed. Radiesse should be administered by a healthcare professional with specialist training.  Your practitioner will provide aftercare advice designed to minimise risk and promote speedy recovery from any expected side effects.

Radiesse has a different composition than the other fillers. It is made of calcium hydroxyapatite, not hyaluronic acid. Due to its’ unique property, it lifts the skin and stimulates collagen and elastin simultaneously, offering ‘THREE IN ONE’ treatment.

Radiesse® Aftercare: What to Expect, How to Care, and When to Contact Novello Skin

January 2026

• Radiesse is a powerful biostimulator dermal filler made of calcium hydroxylapatite (CaHA) microspheres. It offers both immediate volume correction and long-term collagen stimulation, making it ideal for mid-face contouring, jawline definition, hands, and more.
• To ensure safe healing and optimal results, please follow the aftercare instructions below.

What to Expect After Radiesse® Treatment

• You may experience some temporary effects at the injection site(s), including:
• Mild to moderate swelling
• Tenderness or firmness
• Redness or slight bruising
• A feeling of tightness or fullness in the area
• In some cases, small lumps or nodules (usually temporary)
• These side effects are usually mild and resolve within 2–7 days, however these side effects can last longer. Visible results are immediate, but the skin-smoothing and tightening benefits will continue to improve over several weeks as collagen production increases.

Radiesse® Aftercare Instructions

DO:

• Apply a cold compress (wrapped in a clean cloth) for 10–15 minutes at a time to reduce swelling (especially in the first 24 hours)
• Sleep with your head elevated for the first 1–2 nights if you had facial injections
• Drink plenty of water—hydration supports healing
• Gently massage the area only if instructed by your injector or if nodules (lumps) appear in the treated area. Please, notify your medical practitioner if nodules appear
• It is advisable to return for routine review 4-8 weeks after the treatment with Radiesse. It is patient responsibility to make sure review is attended.
• Avoid blood thinners unless prescribed

AVOID for 24–48 Hours:

• Touching or pressing the treated area
• Intense exercise, heavy lifting, or anything that increases blood flow to the face
• Alcohol, spicy foods, or hot beverages (may increase swelling)
• Facials, lasers, or microneedling near the treated area for at least 2 weeks
• Makeup on broken or sensitive skin (okay after 24 hours if no irritation)

AVOID for 1 week:

• Topical retinoids ( Vit A products in skin care)
• Acid-based skin products and exfoliators

AVOID for 2 weeks:

• Saunas, hot tubs, steam rooms, or long hot showers

Common Side Effects (Mild & Temporary)

• Redness, swelling, or tenderness
• Mild bruising at or near the injection sites
• Firmness or small lumps under the skin (usually resolve within 1–2 weeks). If persistent lumps under skin are observed, please, contact your medical practitioner
• Temporary asymmetry due to swelling (subsides as swelling reduces)

Rare Side Effects (Uncommon but Possible)

• Prolonged or painful swelling
• Delayed lumps or nodules that do not resolve
• Skin discoloration (white or dusky appearance)
• Signs of vascular occlusion (pain, blanching, cold skin, or mottled appearance)
• Infection (fever, pus, or spreading redness)

Please, contact your medical professional immediately of any of these side effects occur!

When to Contact Novello Skin

• Please contact us immediately if you experience:
• Severe or increasing pain
• Skin that becomes pale, cool, or dark in colour
• Blistering or open sores
• Signs of infection: fever, pus, warmth, or spreading redness
• Persistent nodules
• Any symptoms that worsen or feel unusual

Emergency number: 07702 010582 (if not unsewered right away, please leave voice message, text or email info@novelloskin.co.uk – we monitor our communication channels regularly. )