Skin & Lasers
Injectables & Fillers — Radiesse
What is Radiesse?
A dermal filler that consists of calcium based microspheres suspended in a natural gel that is injected either just beneath or deep in the skin.
What are the advantages of having Radiesse?
- A decrease in facial wrinkles and folds
- Stimulates your skin to produce new collagen
- A younger more "refreshed" appearance
Who is a good candidate for Radiesse?
If you have:
- Smile lines
- Nasolabial folds
- Deeper creases and wrinkles around the nose and mouth
Radiesse can also used to sculpt the face. It is not intended for high-movement areas like the lips.
Is an allergy test needed prior to a Radiesse treatment?
No.
What does a Radiesse treatment involve?
Injecting the filler into specific areas in the face to achieve your desired look.
How long does a Radiesse treatment take?
Treatment takes less than 20 minutes.
How many Radiesse treatments are required?
Usually only one treatment is needed to achieve the desired result.
How long does it take to recover from Radiesse?
There is no downtime.
When can I expect to see results from my Radiesse treatment?
Results are immediate.
When can I go back to work/resume my normal activities after having Radiesse?
Immediately - there is no downtime.
How long will the results from having Radiesse last?
It is a semi-permanent filler - results typically last one year or longer.
What are my alternatives to having Radiesse?
Radiesse is an FDA approved cosmetic dermal injectable filler that safely corrects smile lines, nasolabial folds and wrinkles around the nose and mouth, restoring a natural, youthful look. It also stimulates your skin to produce new collagen.
Radiesse works with your body, below the skin's surface, to stimulate the production of collagen and encourage tissue regeneration. It does more than just temporarily fill-in facial lines and wrinkles — it rebuilds your skin's foundation.
Radiesse is made of unique, very small, smooth calcium-based microspheres, which are suspended in a natural water-based gel that is injected into the skin. As Radiesse is injected, the gel and Radiesse Microspheres form a "scaffold", stimulating collagen production and encouraging tissue growth in and around the injection area. This "partnership" between Radiesse and your own body creates a natural look, comprised of your own tissue and Radiesse Microspheres.
Over time, your body absorbs the gel while collagen has started to grow and infiltrate the area, replacing the gel with your own, natural tissue. The Radiesse Microspheres continue to provide the support and structure for your body to grow new tissue and collagen until the Microspheres are also safely and naturally absorbed into your body.
Radiesse treatments are quick and can typically be done during your lunch hour. Results are immediate and with no down-time you are able to return to work or your normal activities directly after your treatment. Allergy testing is not needed prior to the treatment. Radiesse typically lasts a year or more.
