What is it?
Radiesse® is a dermal filler approved by the FDA. Radiesse is comprised of calcium hydroxylapatatite (CaHA) particles suspended in a hyaluronic acid gel. Once Radiesse is injected, it smoothes wrinkles and also stimulates the skin's own production of collagen.
What does it treat?
Wrinkles around the nose and mouth are particularly troubling. As we age our skin develops degraded collagen and looks tired and more aged than we would like. Radiesse is used to treat the appearance of deeper wrinkles and creases, for example along the nasolabial folds. Acne scars may also be treated with Radiesse to fill in depressions caused by scarring or to contour the face. Various studies have demonstrated the safety and efficacy of Radiesse for treating smile lines and wrinkles around the nose and mouth.
Treatment with Radiesse®
Radiesse is injected into the treatment area following the application of a topical anesthetic. As with any injection, an ultrafine needle is used beneath the surface of the skin, which can cause some discomfort, though the anesthetic helps numb this. Treatment may be performed on the day of consultation. Radiesse is biocompatible which means no allergy testing is required.
How long does it last?
Radiesse injections will show some immediate improvement in and around the injected area. There is also a more gradual and long-term result as the CaHA particles within the injected gel form a "scaffold" which stimulates the production of collagen. The gel of the injection is eventually absorbed and the body's own newly-produced collagen replaces it. The results last approximately a year.
How Much Does it Cost?
For information about Radiesse costs, click here.
Radiesse® Side Effects
The most common side effects for treatment with Radiesse are swelling and/or bruising at the injection site, which typically pass in several days. As with any injection, risk of infection is also possible. Blood thinners or other such medications may increase the possibility of bleeding at the injection site, so disclose all medicines you are taking to your doctor prior to treatment. Call your doctor if any side effects persist or cause concern.
Alternative injectables for treating wrinkles include: Artefill, Botox, Collagen Injections, Restylane, or Sculptra, Juvederm, Fat Fillers,CosmoDerm & CosmoPlast and Perlane.
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