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