Radiesse dermal filler is an FDA-approved dermal filler that is quickly becoming the new standard for correction of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds. Radiesse instantly corrects facial wrinkles to give you a natural, younger look that lasts. The majic ingredient is YOU: Radiesse stimulates your body to produce your own natural collagen to restore fullness and smooth out the signs of aging. The result is a natural, youthful look that may last a year or more in many patients.
- Clinical studies show that Radiesse patients are significantly more satisfied than patients treated with other leading wrinkle fillers.
- Radiesse dermal filler not only fills, but volumizes, resulting in immediate aesthetic correction.
- Radiesse is a great substance to treat deep, etched-in lines around the cheeks and nasolabial folds.
- Radiesse stimulates the body to produce new collagen.
- In many patients, the results may last a year or more.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Radiesse do?
Radiesse injectable gel temporarily adds volume to facial and hand tissue and restores a smoother appearance to the face and hands.
What is Radiesse indicated for?
Radiesse is indicated for injection into the deep dermis to subcutaneous (below the outer layer of skin) for the correction of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds, such as nasolabial folds (the creases running from the bottom of your nose to the corners of you mouth, aka smile lines or parentheses).
What makes Radiesse different from other dermal fillers?
Radiesse is a deeper, longer-lasting filler which is FDA approved.
How is Radiesse dermal filler used in treatment?
Your doctor eases Radiesse dermal filler into the skin using a fine needle to temporarily fill in and augment the treatment area and smooth moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds such as "smile lines" or parentheses" (nasolabial folds) and "marionette lines" (oral commissures). Juvederm temporarily adds volume to the skin and may give the appearance of a smoother surface.
Is treatment with Radiesse dermal filler painful?
Radiesse is mixed with a local anesthetic before injecting. However, injections may cause some discomfort during and after the injection. The smooth consistency gel of Radiesse allows your doctor to administer it easily and smoothly.
How long does treatment usually take?
The injection process takes only about 15 minutes. You will also need to allow time to consult with your doctor prior to treatment.
Does the correction last forever?
No. Correction is temporary; therefore, touch-up injections as well as repeat injections are usually needed to maintain optimal corrections.
How long do results last?
Patients typically experience lasting results for approximately one year. Many report, however, that corrections achieved by this product last 12 to 15 months.
What are the possible side effects of Radiesse dermal filler?
Most side effects are mild or moderate in nature, and their duration is short (lasting 7 days or less). The most common side effects include redness, pain/tenderness, firmness, swelling, lumps/bumps, bruising, itching, and discoloration.
Can people with different skin tones/colors be treated with Radiesse?
Yes.
