What is Radiesse?
Radiesse is a safe, next generation dermal filler
that is aiming to become the new standard for
the correction of facial lines and wrinkles,
such as nasolabial folds. Years of rigorous
clinical studies prove that Radiesse provides
long lasting correction of smile lines and wrinkles
around the nose and mouth. Radiesse is made
of unique calcium-based microspheres suspended
in a water-based gel that is injected into the
skin through a simple, safe, and minimally invasive
procedure. Radiesse treatments deliver a natural
look that lasts.
How does Radiesse work?
Radiesse is gently injected into the skin in
small amounts with a very fine needle. Radiesse
stimulates the body to produce new collagen.
This unique response provides immediate, visible
improvement of folds and wrinkles, and provides
long-lasting and beautiful results.
Is Radiesse safe?
In years of rigorous clinical testing and use
by medical staff in hundreds of thousands of
patients worldwide, Radiesse has been shown
to be safe and effective. In the FDA clinical
studies there were virtually no allergic reactions.
There may be some normal injection related occurrences,
such as bruising, discomfort, swelling, or redness
that typically resolve on their own.
Am I a Radiesse candidate?
You may be a Radiesse dermal filler candidate
if you are beginning to notice facial wrinkles,
lines, and folds. Radiesse provides immediate
and long-lasting wrinkle correction.
Why "correct" wrinkles with
Radiesse?
Over time, tissue volume diminishes, leaving
folds and wrinkles in several common patterns,
including the deepening of nasolabial folds,
accentuated smile lines (sometimes called "marionette
lines"). Radiesse can be injected into
the skin in order to compensate for the loss
of volume or to correct these areas. By stimulating
the body to produce new collagen, Radiesse provides
a natural look that lasts for a fresh, rested,
healthy appearance that still looks like you.
How is a Radiesse treatment performed?
Radiesse is injected into the skin
through a simple, safe, quick, and minimally
invasive outpatient procedure. Typically administered
in a physician's office with the use of a local
anesthetic, Radiesse treatment requires little
to no downtime, with most patients returning
to normal activities almost immediately after
treatment.
How soon can I expect results? How long will
the results last?
The results are immediate. Radiesse continues
to deliver results as it stimulates your body
to produce new collagen. Results may last a
year or more in many patients, which may result
in fewer office visits for retreatments. Since
results may vary, be sure to discuss your expectations
with your doctor.
How many treatments will I need?
Many patients will achieve their desired result
after just one or two treatments. To ensure
your satisfaction with the treatment, your medical
staff might schedule a follow-up visit, where
a touch up treatment might be recommended.
Is Radiesse permanent?
No. Treatment results are long-lasting, but
not permanent. Over time the tiny calcium-based
microspheres gradually break down into calcium
and phosphate ions which are safely and naturally
absorbed into your body, leaving your own newly
produced collagen in their place.
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