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Details: Radiesse is the newest non-surgical facial contouring filler that delivers an immediate, longer lasting result.

Whether you’re longing to reverse the common signs of aging or address a health issue that otherwise would require an invasive treatment, you have more options in looking and feeling better with Radiesse™. Developed with safety and longevity in mind, Radiesse is a new generation injectable filler that offers superior versatility for both cosmetic and reconstructive use without surgery. What sets Radiesse apart from other dermal fillers? The answer is in its durability, longevity, and versatility. The unique composition of Radiesse provides immediate visual improvement common with other fillers, along with the benefit of long-lasting results. This is because Radiesse is made of very tiny, smooth calcium hydroxylapatite (CaHA) microspheres. The microspheres (particles) form a scaffold through which your body’s own collagen grows, and this produces the desired long-term effect. These unique advantages make Radiesse the ideal choice for facial shaping and contouring — along with other therapeutic applications.

Procedure:

Step 1: Consultation
During your consultation, the doctor will examine your skin and discuss how Radiesse treatment can enhance the contour and shape of your face to restore a healthy and vital appearance. Since no skin-testing is required, you can receive treatment the same day.

Step 2: Cleanse and fill
After a thorough cleansing of the area to be treated, Radiesse will be injected under the skin in a continuous stream through a very fine needle into the appropriate facial planes needed for augmentation and contouring.

Step 3: No downtime
As a non-surgical approach, Radiesse treatment involves a simple in-office procedure that can be completed quickly and conveniently. Typically, you will see some mild swelling or redness at the injection sites that may last 1-2 days. In most cases, you can return to your routine activities immediately following the procedure. Your doctor will provide you with any specific instructions.

Step 4: Immediate results
The placement of Radiesse provides volume and correction without the need to over correct – a clear advantage over many other filler products. Therefore, your doctor can mold, shape, and sculpt your face to provide immediate and optimal improvement.

Step 5: Long-lasting solution
Congratulations! You have successfully completed your Radiesse contouring treatment. In facial applications, Radiesse should provide a correction that lasts about one to two years, with an occasional touch-up as needed.

Recovery: As a non-surgical approach, Radiesse treatment involves a simple in-office procedure that can be completed quickly and conveniently. Typically, you will see some mild swelling or redness at the injection sites that may last 1-2 days. In most cases, you can return to your routine activities immediately following the procedure. Your doctor will provide you with any specific instructions.

Results: The placement of Radiesse provides volume and correction without the need to over correct – a clear advantage over many other filler products. Therefore, your doctor can mold, shape, and sculpt your face to provide immediate and optimal improvement.

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Side-Effects: There are few reported side effects. However, some common injection-related reactions may occur, such as redness, swelling, pain, itching, discoloration and tenderness at the injection site.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q: Does it hurt?

A: Patient reactions vary, so injections of ANY filler may be accompanied by either a topical or injectable anesthetic. Please consult with your physician for more information.

Q: How long will Radiesse™ last?

A: In facial applications, Radiesse should provide a correction that lasts around one to two years (with an occasional touchup). Individual results may vary, affected by age, metabolism, skin type, lifestyle and muscle activity.

Q: How quickly can I return to my normal activities?

A: Approximately 24 hours following injection of Radiesse, most swelling or redness will have subsided. Some patients return to work immediately following injection, while others may need 24 hours.

Q: Is Radiesse permanent?

A: No. The gel carrier dissipates over a few months allowing for new tissue infiltration. The CaHA particles gradually break down and are metabolized over two to three years.

Q: Will Radiesse become hard or noticeable to touch?

A: No, Radiesse will remain soft and pliable and will take on the characteristics of the surrounding soft tissue.

Q: Will I need a skin test?

A: No pre-testing is required due to Radiesse’s unique synthetic product formulation and

Q: What is Radiesse composed of?

A: Radiesse is composed of synthetic calcium hydroxylapatite (CaHA) microspheres suspended in a gel carrier.

CaHA is a biomaterial with over twenty years of use in orthopedics, neurosurgery, dentistry, and ophthalmology, and is the primary mineral constituent of bone and teeth. The semi-solid nature of Radiesse is created by suspending CaHA in a common water based carrier, also used in a large array of products.

Radiesse is synthetic CaHA that has similar characteristics to bone and teeth, and is naturally compatible with the body. It has been tested extensively in clinical trials for over seven years now with exceptional safety and efficacy results.
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Q: How many treatments will I require?

A: Some patients may achieve an optimal correction on their first injection. For other patients, variability in the rate of tissue in-growth may require a touch-up to achieve an optimal correction.

Q: Are there any side effects?

A: There are few reported side effects. However, some common injection-related reactions may occur, such as edema, swelling, pain, itching, discoloration, and tenderness at the injection site.

Q: What if I am taking medication?

A: Radiesse should not be implanted in patients while on an aspirin regimen or while taking other medications that could inhibit the healing process. Please consult your physician for more information.

Q: Can Radiesse be injected over other implants?

A: Radiesse should not be implanted in patients with other implants or materials still in place.

Q: Is Radiesse approved?

A: Yes, Radiesse is approved for use in U.S., Europe, Canada, and various other countries. For more detail on these approvals, please visit our Regulatory section.