Portland Radiesse Fillers are designed to harmonize facial proportions and add necessary volume, enhancing overall facial balance. In its hyper diluted form, Radiesse® may tighten and thicken the skin.

Health and safety is Dr. Heather’s priority. To help avoid potential complications, please review our pre and post treatment considerations.

You are not eligible for treatment with filler if you are pregnant, nursing, experiencing an infection, or having an autoimmune condition flare-up.

Please notify us if you are traveling within 48 hours of your appointment.

**Please get clearance from your physician if you have a history of autoimmune, neurological, or psychological disorders.

Please reschedule your appointment if the following events are applicable:

• You’ve had a dental visit in the past 3 weeks (you’ll want to avoid dental work for 3 weeks after treatment).

• You’ve had a vaccination in the past 3 weeks.

• You’ve been treated for an infection in the past 3 weeks.

• You are experiencing an active cold sore.

• You have a significant event within 2 weeks time.

As with any medical grade aesthetic treatment, bruising can happen. Here are some suggestions to help minimize bruising risk:

• Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate! When you are drinking enough water, your skin is more likely to have proper hydration levels and this supports wound healing. You want to get about 11 cups of water in a day to maintain proper hydration.

• Take Arnica 30 C homeopathic tablets 3 pellets, 3 times a day, for 3 days before and after treatment. The evidence does not consistently show that homeopathic arnica is effective, however there are studies showing that it works. Given that arnica is readily available, inexpensive, and safe, it is reasonable to initiate prior-to and after treatment for those who bruise easily or are concerned about bruising.

• Avoid alcohol for 24 hours before your treatment. Alcohol makes it harder for the blood to clot which increases bruising risk.

• Avoid aspirin, ibuprofen, vitamin E, fish oil, and gingko for about one week prior to your treatment. These medications increase bleeding and bruising.

Topical numbing cream is offered prior to treatment. Pain with injections is uncommon, however you may feel pressure or discomfort in the areas being filled.

It is common to experience swelling in the injected area which typically subsides within 48-72 hours.

Bruising may appear in the hours after the appointment and can remain for about a week. These gradually fade with time.