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Radiesse®—
The Next Generation of Dermal Fillers
What is Radiesse® dermal filler?
Radiesse® sets a new standard for facial contouring and augmentation. It immediately adds volume to safely contour, correct, and beautify facial features. And it continues to work over time by stimulating the body to produce new collagen for a soft, natural look that lasts. (See before and after pictures below.)
How does Radiesse® work?
Radiesse® dermal filler is made of unique, patented, calcium hydroxylapatite (CaHA) microspheres suspended in a water-based gel carrier. When injected into the skin, these microspheres initially perform as filler and immediately provide facial volume for a soft, natural look that is noticeable right away. Over time, your body will gradually absorb the gel carrier, but the very tiny, smooth microspheres remain.
Once injected, Radiesse® dermal filler starts a process called neocollagenesis, or the creation of new collagen. It stimulates collagen production in your own body and encourages collagen growth around the injection site. In many cases, results may last up to a year or more.
What is Radiesse® used for?
Radiesse® dermal filler is ideal for many areas of treatment, and can help you regain a youthful, natural look that lasts.
Smile Lines
Smile lines, or nasolabial folds, are the lines and creases that run from the side of the nose to the corner of the mouth. Smile lines begin to appear more prominent with age, framing the mouth and creating an older, tired, or unhappy appearance. A typical treatment with Radiesse® for nasolabial folds lasts a year or more in many patients, with occasional touchups recommended prior to that time.
Marionette Lines
Marionette lines, or oral commissures, are facial lines that extend down from either side of the mouth. These lines can create a serious or sad expression, even when your face is at rest. Radiesse® corrects these lines immediately, and continues to correct them over time. Published independent studies show that a typical treatment for marionette lines lasts approximately 14 to 15 months, with no recommended touchup prior to that time.
Nose
Radiesse® can quickly improve the appearance of the nose, without invasive surgery and weeks of downtime. Treatment with Radiesse® (known as non-surgical rhinoplasty) can build up the bridge of the nose, camouflage a hump, balance any asymmetry, correct defects, or shape the nose tip.
Cheeks
As we age, we start to lose fat in our faces. This is often quite noticeable in the cheek area. Radiesse® is ideal for adding volume to cheeks, or malar and submalar enhancement, because it can be used to treat large surface areas in one procedure. The result is a healthy-looking, contoured cheek area, like that of more youthful faces.
Chin
Reshaping and contouring with Radiesse® can give you a smoother, firmer chin that complements your other facial features. It can also effectively augment a weak chin, offering a non-surgical alternative to a chin implant. In addition, Radiesse® can successfully correct the mental crease (the deep line that forms under the bottom lip) without invasive surgery and without affecting the surrounding tissue.
Jawline
As skin loses elasticity over time and gravity pulls facial muscles downward, facial aging is often noticeable at the jaw line. Radiesse® dermal filler is an excellent choice for reshaping and contouring this area. The result is a smoother, firmer jaw line that gives your face a more youthful appearance.
Hands
The hands reveal more than just gestures and thoughts – they announce our age as well. The aging process is most noticeable in the hands as skin becomes lax and wrinkled, and as underlying structures such as bones and veins become pronounced. Radiesse® can rejuvenate the hands by adding volume to deliver a more youthful appearance.
Is Radiesse® safe?
In years of rigorous clinical testing and use in hundreds of thousands of patients worldwide, Radiesse® has been proven to be safe and effective and is FDA-approved.
Does treatment hurt?
Although Radiesse® is injected into the skin through a simple, safe, quick, and minimally invasive procedure, there may be some discomfort during and after injections. Treatment typically requires use of a local or topical anesthetic to numb the area(s) being injected.
Are there any side effects?
There have been very few side effects reported in clinical trials and actual usage. However, you may experience some common injection-related reactions, such as mild irritation, edema, swelling, itching, discoloration, or tenderness at the injection site. These conditions typically resolve themselves within one to two days. As with all skin injection procedures, there is a small risk of infection.
What if I’m taking medication?
Patients may need to refrain from taking some medications and supplements for a few days prior to treatment. If you’re taking medications or supplements, please consult with your specialist before receiving treatment.
How soon can I expect results?
You’ll see results immediately after treatment. Radiesse® continues to deliver results over time as it stimulates your body to produce new collagen. Results may last up to a year or more in many patients, which may result in fewer office visits for re-treatment.
How quickly can I resume my normal activities?
Most patients experience little to no downtime and return to normal activities almost immediately after treatment. Other patients may need more time for recovery. By 24 hours after treatment, most swelling and redness will have subsided.
How long will my results last?
Treatment results last up to a year or more for many patients. Individual results may vary, depending on age, skin type, lifestyle, and metabolic rate, so be sure to discuss your expectations with your specialist.
Will Radiesse® become hard or noticeable to the touch?
No. The dermal filler stays soft and will take on the characteristics of the surrounding tissue.
Is Radiesse® dermal filler permanent?
No. Treatment results last a long time, but they are not permanent. The tiny, calcium-based microspheres in Radiesse® eventually break down into calcium and phosphate ions. These ions are safely and naturally absorbed into your body, leaving your own newly produced collagen in place.
How many treatments will I need?
Many patients will achieve their desired result after just one treatment. To ensure your satisfaction, we may schedule a follow-up visit, where a touchup treatment might be recommended.
What do treatments cost?
Cost is determined by the amount of product administered in an individual treatment, and is calculated by number of syringes used. Individual syringes cost $500 to $700 depending on how many are needed.
Schedule your free consultation today to find out if you are a good candidate for Radiesse® dermal filler.
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