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What Sets Radiesse
Apart From Other Fillers And How Does It Work?
Radiesse is semi-permanent filler that acts as a volume replacement agent
and lasts months beyond that of currently approved soft-tissue fillers such
as collagen and hyaluronic acid. Radiesse is the only commonly used tissue
filler that combines with your body's own collagen and induces collagen growth.
The unique composition of Radiesse allows for immediate visual improvement
common with other fillers, but has the benefit of long lasting results. Radiesse
is manufactured by BioForm Medical. It is composed of calcium hydroxylapatite
(CaHa) suspended in an aqueous gel. These unique advantages make Radiesse
the ideal choice for facial shaping and contouring.
How Long Will Radiesse
Last?
Radiesse provides a correction that lasts one to two years, depending on where
the filler is injected on the face. As always, individual results may vary.
Clinical effects may start to diminish in nine months, however, a touch-up
will last anywhere from 9-18 months before additional touch-ups will be needed.
Does It Hurt?
Since patient reactions vary, an injectable anesthetic will be administered
prior to the Radiesse treatment. Therefore, the actual Radiesse treatments
are relatively pain-free thereafter.
How Quickly Can I Return
To My Normal Activities?
Approximately twenty-four (24) hours following Radiesse treatments, most swelling
or redness will have subsided. Some patients return to work immediately following
the treatments, while others prefer to wait twenty-four (24) hours. This is
considered a relatively no downtime procedure.
Is Radiesse Permanent?
No. The gel carrier dissipates over a few months allowing for new tissue infiltration.
The CaHa particles gradually break down and are metabolized over two to three
years.
Will Radiesse Become
Hard Or Noticeable To Touch?
No. Radiesse will remain soft and pliable and will take on the characteristics
of the surrounding soft tissue.
Will Radiesse Migrate
To Other Parts Of The Body?
No. Numerous studies have proven that the newly formed collagen keeps the
filler from migrating to other organs or tissues.
Will I Need A Skin
Test?
No pretesting is required due to Radiesse's unique synthetic product formulation
and biocompatibilities.
What is Radiesse Composed
Of?
Radiesse is composed of thirty percent (30%) synthetic calcium hydroxylapetite
(CaHa) microspheres suspended in a seventy percent (70%) gel carrier. CaHa
is a biomaterial with over twenty (20) years of use in orthopedics, neurosurgery,
dentistry and ophthalmology, and is the primary mineral constituent of bone
and teeth. The semi-solid nature of Radiesse is created by suspended CaHa
in a common water based carrier. CaHa is also used in a large array of products
and is naturally compatible with the body. It has been tested intensively
in clinical tests for over seven (7) years now with proven safety and effectiveness.
How Many Treatments
Will I Require?
Some patients may achieve optimal correction on their first treatment. For
most patients, an optimal result will require touch-up injections within three
(3) months.
Are There Any Side
Effects?
Radiesse has demonstrated safety, with no evidence of systemic adverse effects
and a five percent (5%) incidence of hematoma and bruising. These effects
are temporary and easily covered with makeup. Common injection-related reactions
may occur, such as swelling, pain, itching, and tenderness at the injection
sites. All of these reactions are temporary.
What If I Am Taking
Medications?
Radiesse should not be implanted in patients while on an aspirin regimen or
while taking other medications that prolong the bleeding time or interfere
with the normal clotting mechanism. It is recommended that patients do not
take aspirin or other medication that may prolong bleeding time for at least
one (1) week before Radiesse will be administered.
Can Radiesse Be Injected
Over Other Implants?
Radiesse should not be implanted in patients with other implants or materials
still in place. If you have other implants or materials, please discuss this
with your medical consultant.
How Much Does It Cost?
Treatments are customized based upon your goals. During your free and private
consultation, your physician will work with you to develop a treatment plan
that meets your needs.
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