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2026.08.30
How Many Days Is the Downtime for Ladyesse? A Doctor Explains the Duration of Redness and Bruising, as Well as Post-Treatment Precautions
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After a Ladyesse treatment, you may experience redness, swelling, or bruising. Many people are probably wondering, “How many days will the downtime last?” and “When can I start wearing makeup?”
In this article, a doctor explains the main symptoms, the course of the condition, how to care for yourself after treatment, side effects and risks, and BIANCA CLINIC’s approach to managing pain during treatment.
How long is the downtime for Ladyesse?
With Ladyesse, redness may last for about 3 days to 1 week, and bruising may last for about 1 to 2 weeks. Symptoms and recovery times vary from person to person.
Estimated Downtime for Ladyesse
Ladyesse is a dermal filler whose main ingredient is CaHA (calcium hydroxyapatite). After the procedure, you may experience redness, swelling, or bruising.
The main guidelines are as follows.
- Redness: About 3 days to 1 week
- Bruising: About 1 to 2 weeks
- Pain: A slight prickling sensation during injection
- Makeup: Available starting on the day of the event
- Shower: Available from the day of arrival
In particular, bruising may last longer than redness. However, since the presence and severity of symptoms, as well as the time it takes for them to subside, vary from person to person, it is not possible to say definitively that “it will definitely return to normal after a certain number of days.”
If you have an important event coming up, don’t base your schedule solely on the estimated downtime; be sure to consult with your doctor in advance, taking into account the treatment area and injection method.
Symptoms and Progression Commonly Observed During the Recovery Period After Ladyesse Treatment
After a Ladyesse treatment, you may experience redness, swelling, bruising, pain, or puffiness. The specific symptoms and their progression vary from person to person.
Common Symptoms Observed After a Ladyesse Treatment
The treatment page and the information on risks and side effects list the following symptoms:
- Redness, swelling, bruising, and puffiness
- Pain
As for pain during the injection, you may feel a slight prick. At Bianca Clinic, we select either a needle or a microcannula with a rounded tip for the procedure, depending on the injection site and the intended purpose. If you are concerned about pain, please feel free to consult with us about topical anesthesia or nitrous oxide anesthesia.
If you have significant anxiety about pain, please discuss anesthesia options during the pre-treatment consultation.
Redness typically lasts about 3 days to a week.
Redness usually subsides on its own within about 3 days to a week. However, the severity of symptoms and the time it takes for them to subside vary from person to person.
When setting the date for your treatment, it’s a good idea to consider not only your plans immediately after the treatment but also your plans for the following few days.
Bruising may last for about 1 to 2 weeks.
Bruising will fade on its own in about 1 to 2 weeks. Since it may linger longer than the redness, it’s important to plan your treatment well in advance if you have important events—such as a wedding or a photo shoot—where your appearance matters.
What to Do and Precautions to Take After a Ladyesse Treatment
With Ladyesse, you can apply makeup and take a shower on the same day. After the procedure, please also review the specific instructions provided by your doctor.
You can start wearing makeup on the day of the event.
You can apply makeup on the same day as your Ladyesse treatment.
When receiving Radiesse injections in the face, please remove any makeup from the injection site before the procedure. Therefore, if you wish to apply makeup before heading home after the procedure, please bring your own makeup supplies.
However, if there are specific instructions based on the treatment area or your condition on the day of the appointment, please follow those instructions.
You can take a shower starting that day.
You can also take a shower starting on the day of your visit.
If you have any questions about what to do on the day of your treatment—including bathing—please ask your doctor or a member of our staff during your appointment.
It is important to confirm any lifestyle restrictions during the recovery period with your doctor at the time of your procedure, rather than setting your own restrictions based on unfounded assumptions. If you have plans such as work, travel, or exercise, be sure to inform your doctor in advance during your consultation.
Side Effects and Risks of Ladyesse
With Ladyesse, in addition to temporary symptoms such as redness, swelling, and bruising, there is a possibility of infection, allergic reactions, and hardening of the tissue.
At Ladyesse, it is important to understand not only the temporary symptoms that may occur during downtime but also the potential side effects and risks.
The following symptoms and risks have been identified.
- Redness, swelling, bruising, and puffiness
- Pain
- Infections and Allergic Reactions
- Induration
There is also a possibility of infection, allergic reactions, or induration (a condition where the injection site feels hard to the touch). If you experience severe symptoms or any changes that concern you, do not make your own judgment; instead, consult the medical facility where you received the treatment.
RADIESSE®, which is used in this procedure, is a drug that has not been approved in Japan under the Act on Pharmaceutical and Medical Devices. When considering this procedure, it is important to make an informed decision after receiving a full explanation of the information and risks associated with this unapproved drug.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Downtime After Ladyesse Treatment
Here are some answers to your questions about the basics of Ladyesse and the downtime you're concerned about.
Q. What kind of treatment is Ladyesse?
A. Ladyesse is an injectable treatment whose main ingredient is CaHA (calcium hydroxyapatite). The undiluted solution is used for volume restoration and contouring, while the “hyper-diluted” method—in which the solution is diluted—is used to promote skin health by supporting the production of collagen and elastin.
Q. Is there anything I should tell my healthcare provider after receiving Ladyesse?
A. CaHA, the main ingredient in Radiesse, may appear white on X-ray or CT images. If you are scheduled for an imaging test, please inform your doctor or medical staff in advance that you have received Radiesse injections.
Q. Does Ladyesse hurt?
A. You may feel a slight prick when the injection is administered. If you are concerned about pain, we can use a topical anesthetic or nitrous oxide. Please let us know before your procedure if this is a concern.
Q. How long is the downtime for Ladyesse?
A. Redness, swelling, and bruising may occur after the procedure. Redness typically subsides on its own within about 3 days to 1 week, and bruising usually disappears within about 1 to 2 weeks. However, the severity and duration of these symptoms vary from person to person.
Q. In which areas can Ladyesse be injected?
A. In addition to the forehead, temples, cheeks, nasolabial folds, marionette lines, chin, and jawline, injections can also be administered to the neck, décolletage, and the backs of the hands. Depending on the treatment goal and target area, we select either undiluted injections or the hyper-dilution method.
Understand the downtime associated with Ladyesse and consider scheduling your treatment based on your schedule.
During the recovery period following a Ladyesse procedure, redness may last for about 3 days to 1 week, and bruising may last for about 1 to 2 weeks. You may apply makeup and shower starting on the day of the procedure, but the severity and progression of symptoms vary from person to person.
When scheduling your procedure, it’s important to discuss not only your important plans but also the treatment area and how you should care for yourself after the procedure with your doctor.
At BIANCA CLINIC, we will listen to your concerns and wishes during your consultation, determine your suitability for Ladyesse, and then explain the details of the procedure. If you have any questions—including those regarding downtime—please feel free to discuss them with us during your consultation.
