| Injectable fillers are popular among people seeking | | | | while saving time and money. |
| cosmetic enhancements for several reasons. First, | | | | Usually with dermal fillers a mild localized anesthetic |
| they are affordable and safe. They also are | | | | is applied or injected first, to minimize any |
| noninvasive, and require only an office visit so | | | | discomfort. The side effects from fillers tend to |
| there is no "down time". Results are quickly, | | | | be minimal but can include some slight swelling or |
| sometimes immediately, noticeable, and you can | | | | bruising. After Radiesse treatments you should |
| go on about your day after receiving the | | | | avoid activities that would strain or stimulate your |
| treatment. | | | | facial muscles (such as massage or a facial). You |
| Radiesse is one of the popular fillers and has a | | | | want the injected areas to remain relatively |
| variety of uses on the face, including the | | | | undisturbed for a period of about 48 hours. |
| smoothing and contouring nasolabial folds lines | | | | It is advisable to have only a qualified, |
| (those folds between your nose and the corners | | | | board-certified dermatologist or board-certified |
| of your mouth). It can enhance your smile, ease | | | | plastic surgeon administer injectables. These |
| or erase vertical lip lines, and provide more | | | | physicians have specialized knowledge of facial |
| definition to your lips. Radiesse remains soft after | | | | anatomy and are experienced in injection |
| injection and takes on the characteristics of the | | | | techniques. An additional advantage of having a |
| tissue around the area in which it is used. Because | | | | board-certified dermatologist or plastic surgeon |
| this product enhances natural collagen production | | | | administer your injection is that he or she can |
| in the skin, new soft tissue gradually replaces the | | | | knowledgably advise you on product choice. There |
| Radiesse over time. | | | | are a number of dermal fillers available on the |
| Radiesse is based on an advanced calcium | | | | market, so judgment about whether Radiesse is |
| microsphere technology - spherical particles | | | | right for you should be the best judgment |
| composed of various natural and synthetic | | | | available. |
| materials with diameters in the micrometer range, | | | | If Radiesse appeals to you, your first step in |
| suspended in a natural gel that can be injected | | | | exploring it further should be to make an |
| into the skin. Since calcium is a natural part of our | | | | appointment to discuss it with a qualified plastic |
| bodies Radiesse does not require allergy testing | | | | surgeon. He or she can tell you why and how |
| prior to use. Radiesse stimulates the skin to | | | | many people in your area select Radiesse or any |
| produce new collagen, which is one benefit of this | | | | other injectable. |
| product. | | | | Note: The specific risks and the suitability of |
| As with most other fillers, results are not | | | | Radiesse for a given individual can be determined |
| permanent - but Radiesse does last significantly | | | | only at the time of consultation with a physician. |
| longer than most. Patient follow-up indicated that | | | | All procedures have some degree of risk. The |
| results usually last at least a year and sometimes | | | | information provided here is not a substitute for a |
| even several years. This makes the treatment | | | | consultation. |
| attractive to patients because it meets their goals | | | | |