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