Are Radiesse Treatment Painful?

Cold compresses and a topical analgesic keep patients pain-free during the treatment. After the treatment, some patients report slight and temporary tingling for the day. Dr. Slocum can prescribe pain medication as needed.

How Many Appointments Will I Need?

A Radiesse Treatment can be done in one visit. For maintenance, patients are recommended to schedule a treatment every six months.

How Long Until I See Results?

Most patients should be able to notice a difference immediately after their treatment. Any swelling sometimes takes a few days to resolve, so results are best noted a week later.

Can I combine Radiesse Treatment with other procedures?

Yes, indeed! Our patients who have received Radiesse treatments in Portsmouth have considered combining it with other injectables like BOTOX and wrinkle Relaxers to achieve a smoother and fuller face and/or hands. Patients should discuss any combined procedure interests with Dr. Slocum during the initial consultation.

What Are The Risks Associated with Radiesse Treatment?

While Radiesse Treatment in Portsmouth and the greater New England area is low-risk, it still has some associated risks. Some of them are listed below: Acne-like skin eruptions Asymmetry Bleeding from the injection site Bruising Damage to the skin that results in a wound and possible scarring Infection at the injection site Lumps The palpability of the filler under the surface of the skin Permanent scarring Skin necrosis (ulceration or loss of skin from disruption of blood flow) Skin rash with itching Skin redness Swelling Under- or over-correction of wrinkles If you experience any long-lasting or unexpected reactions, please contact our office right away. In rare cases, if the filler is accidentally injected into your blood vessels rather than just under your skin, it can block blood flow. In that case, we recommend you call 911 immediately.

Portsmouth, NH

Radiesse

Introduction to Radiesse

Radiesse is from a family of injectable fillers that aim to plump the skin and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. While it has been used extensively for facial contouring, the FDA has now approved it for delicate areas such as the hands. Radiesse is opaque and milky white, which also helps hide the appearance of veins once injected into the skin. If you want to treat Radiesse in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, contact us at Seacoast Plastic Surgery and Medical Aesthetics and read more information below. Owner and Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon Dr. Alexander Slocum prides himself in patient care excellence and satisfaction.

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Achieve a Balanced, Refined Look

What is Radiesse?

Radiesse is a “hybrid” type of injectable dermal filler used to regain volume and youthful rejuvenation. Rather than using Hyaluronic Acid (HA) like most fillers, Radiesse’s formula uses calcium hydroxylapatite (CaHA), which is FDA-approved for reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles in the facial area, hands, and other delicate parts of the body. CaHA is non-allergenic, more tolerable by the body, and can help stimulate collagen production, which leads to longer-lasting effects than other dermal fillers.

Radiesse Products We Offer

RADIESSE®

RADIESSE® smooths moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds, such as nasolabial folds, and targets volume loss in the back of the hands.

RADIESSE® (+)

RADIESSE® (+) is essentially Radiesse plus lidocaine that helps patients with the natural numbing effect. RADIESSE® (+) is also used to improve moderate to severe loss of jawline contour in adults over 21.

What Are the Benefits of Radiesse Treatment?

Our patients who have received treatment of Radiesse in Portsmouth, Dover, Boston, and the greater New England area have enjoyed their youthful rejuvenation and have kept coming back for more treatments. More benefits reported by patients are listed below:

Boost in self-esteem
Customizable
Improved collagen and elastin production
Long-lasting but impermanent results
Low or no recovery time
Natural-looking results
Non-allergenic
Non-toxic
Non-invasive

Who Are The Best Candidates For Radiesse Treatment?

We believe the best candidates for the treatment of Radiesse in Portsmouth, Dover, Boston, and the greater New England area are those with some if not all, the following characteristics:

Have low self-esteem due to fine lines and wrinkles
Have sunspots and damage
Have volume loss
Maintains realistic expectations
No underlying medical conditions
Non-smoker

Let’s Get Started

What’s The
First Step?

The first step in getting a Radiesse Treatment in Portsmouth, NH, is to contact our office and schedule a consultation with Dr. Alexander Slocum. During this consultation, Dr. Slocum will put you at ease, telling you more about the treatment and trying to connect with you on a human level first. He will ask you to confide in him with your medical history as your provider so that he can best attend to your aesthetic goals. This is the right time to ask any questions about the treatment to help you decide if this is the best way forward. He will also examine your target areas, detailing the treatment technique, any risks, and the recovery expectations.

Once you agree that Radiesse treatment is the right option for your goals, Dr. Slocum will create a treatment plan for you. You can then take the plan to our patient coordinator, who can help you schedule the treatment and provide pricing options.

What to Expect on The Day of a Radiesse Treatment

On the day of your Radiesse treatment, Dr. Slocum and his team will welcome you and go over your treatment plan with you in case of any last-minute adjustments.

Once a topical analgesic has been applied, Dr. Slocum will inject the Radiesse into the target area using an ultrafine needle, massaging and distributing the filler optimally and for the results discussed in the consultation.

Depending on the size of the target area, this procedure will take ten minutes to half an hour without any complications.

Radiesse Recovery

Radiesse treatments are pain-free, and patients can resume normal activities immediately after. Some might experience mild swelling, redness, and bruising, but these are reported to resolve within a few days.

We recommend patients avoid exposure to sunlight for the first week.

Fair & Transparent Pricing

How Much Does Radiesse Cost in Dover and New Hampshire?

The cost of Radiesse in Portsmouth, Dover, Boston, and the greater New England area varies on multiple factors, including your skin’s condition, the size of the target area, and the provider’s fees. Patients are recommended to schedule their consultation with Dr. Slocum at Seacoast Plastic Surgery and Medical Aesthetics so that he can create a treatment plan. Patients can then get that plan priced out to arrive at a final cost for their treatment.

SPS Expertise

Why Choose Dr. Slocum?

Alexander Slocum, Jr, MD/PhD, FACS, is a board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon with years of research and medical experience behind him. He founded Seacoast Plastic Surgery and Medical Aesthetics to reflect the excellence in patient care and rejuvenation that he has always championed. Your Radiesse treatment in Portsmouth is sure to be in the hands of excellence should you choose Seacoast Plastic Surgery and Medical Aesthetics.

Dr. Slocum is a member of the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS), the American College of Surgeons (FACS), the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) and the Aesthetic Society for American Plastic Surgeons (ASAPS).

Radiesse FAQ’S

While Radiesse Treatment in Portsmouth and the greater New England area is low-risk, it still has some associated risks. Some of them are listed below:
- Acne-like skin eruptions
- Asymmetry
- Bleeding from the injection site
- Bruising
- Damage to the skin that results in a wound and possible scarring
- Infection at the injection site
- Lumps
- The palpability of the filler under the surface of the skin
- Permanent scarring
- Skin necrosis (ulceration or loss of skin from disruption of blood flow)
- Skin rash with itching
- Skin redness
- Swelling
- Under- or over-correction of wrinkles
If you experience any long-lasting or unexpected reactions, please contact our office right away.

In rare cases, if the filler is accidentally injected into your blood vessels rather than just under your skin, it can block blood flow. In that case, we recommend you call 911 immediately.

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Your Seacoast Journey Starts Here

If you are looking for a natural dermal filler to address your facial contours or your hands, consider a Radiesse treatment in Portsmouth from Dr. Slocum at the Seacoast Plastic Surgery and Medical Aesthetics. Please fill out the scheduling form below or call our office directly, and a helpful member of our team will be able to assist you.

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