Radiesse
One of the many benefits of Radiesse® is that it delivers immediate results for patients looking to erase wrinkles and re-contour certain areas of their face. It can also improve symmetry, which has been shown to improve attractiveness. In addition to replenishing lost volume, Radiesse® also stimulates collagen production to promote a more long-term improvement. In many patients, this extended correction can last for up to one year.
Like the hyaluronic acid fillers, there are very few side effects. There is virtually no risk of allergic reaction, and the most common side effects are mild swelling and bruising.
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How Does it Work?
Radiesse®, formerly called Radiance, is a synthetic dermal filler made of calcium hydroxyapatite.
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Radiesse®, formerly called Radiance, is a synthetic dermal filler made of calcium hydroxyapatite. It is used for soft tissue augmentation and to treat skin folds and wrinkles. Calcium hydroxyapatite is an inorganic substance similar to bone. No animals or animal products are used during its production, and no skin testing is needed.
When injected into the deep dermis and subcutis, Radiesse® provides a matrix into which the body’s own tissue can grow and add volume. In this way, it is used for soft tissue augmentation, and can help to fill in deep skin folds and wrinkles.
Radiesse Pricing
The extent of the procedure may involve one or several areas of the face, and the appropriate dosage for each area may vary, making it difficult to provide a meaningful cost estimate until you are examined by a doctor.
The average cost for Radiesse® is $600 per vial. 2-5 vials per average treatment.
What to Expect
The Radiesse® procedure is performed in the doctor’s office.
Here's what to expect:
The procedure is performed using BLT (Numbing Cream) with the assistance of microcannulas – a technique used to better distribute the product and alleviate post-injection bruising. Depending on the extent of the treatment, the procedure requires a short period for the numbing cream to take effect, as well as the time to perform the injection. This usually can be done in less than an hour.
Patients return home within minutes after the procedure!
The procedure involves injecting a compound of calcium hydroxyl apatite microspheres that are suspended in a carboxymethylcellulose gel. Calcium and phosphate ions, naturally occurring in our bodies, primarily make up the calcium hydroxyl apatite particles.
Results are fully evident within one week.
Radiesse® can last two years or more, but “touch ups” may be necessary throughout this time period.
FAQs
What is RADIESSE® made from?
RADIESSE® is made of tiny calcium-based microspheres suspended in a water-based gel. The calcium microspheres are similar to minerals found naturally in the body so allergy testing is not required. Over time, the body absorbs the microspheres and gel, leaving behind only natural collagen.
Please note that RADIESSE® is contraindicated in patients with severe allergies manifested by a history of anaphylaxis, with a history or presence of multiple severe allergies (please see Important Safety Information below).
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Where can RADIESSE® be injected?
RADIESSE® can be injected in the following locations*:
– Smile lines: also called the nasolabial folds, are the lines that run from the corners of the nose to the corners of the mouth
– Marionette lines: the lines that run downward from the corners of the mouth
– Corners of the mouth: also called the oral commissure, if these are turned downward it can make you look as though you’re frowning
– Pre-jowl fold: the area on either side of the chin, where skin can sag due to loss of facial volume
– Chin wrinkles: horizontal lines that can form on your chin and distract from your smile
*RADIESSE® is FDA-approved for correction of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds, such as nasolabial folds.
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