Radiesse
What is Radiesse ®Volumizing Filler?
Radiesse® Volumizing Filler is an injectable filler that works by immediately restoring facial volume to smooth out the signs of aging. Once injected, it works with your body to stimulate the production of your own natural collagen for results that may last a year or more in many patients.
What is the difference between Radiesse® Volumizing Filler and other fillers?
Radiesse® Volumizing Filler has the unique ability to both immediately restore lost volume and stimulate your body to produce its own natural collagen for long-lasting results.
How does it work?
Once injected, Radiesse® does exactly as it says: it fills or replenishes volume lost over time for a more refreshed looking you. Then it goes to work by stimulating your body to produce its own natural collagen. Over time, your body absorbs the product and leaves behind only your own natural collagen for long-lasting results.
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How soon can I expect results?
Instantly! Immediately upon injection, Radiesse® restores volume to smooth out the signs of aging.
How long does it last?
Not only does Radiesse® provide immediate correction, the natural, beautiful results may last a year or more in many patients.
How much does it cost?
That is the best part about Radiesse® – it is affordable! Because of multiple syringe sizes, Radiesse® can treat a broad range of patients based on their individual needs. Just one syringe can provide full correction! During a consultation, your healthcare provider will be able to determine what syringe size is best for you and provide you with a customized cost estimate.
Does it hurt?
Radiesse® is FDA approved to mix with lidocaine (an anesthetic). That means you can experience a more comfortable wrinkle treatment. In fact, in a clinical study, using Radiesse® mixed with lidocaine significantly reduced pain in 90% of patients treated.
What is it made of?
Radiesse® is made of tiny calcium-based microspheres which are suspended in a natural, water-based gel. These calcium based microspheres are similar to minerals that are found naturally in your body so allergy testing is not required. Over time, your body absorbs these tiny microspheres and the gel and leaves behind only your own natural collagen.
How is the treatment performed?
Radiesse® is injected into the skin in a simple, safe, quick procedure that can even be done over your lunch hour. Radiesse® injections are more comfortable because it has been FDA approved for mixing with lidocaine, a kind of anesthetic.
Is it safe?
Radiesse® is FDA approved, and has undergone rigorous testing in clinical studies to prove its safety. As with all filler treatments, patients may experience redness, bruising, swelling or other local side effects. Most side effects of treatment resolve within a few days. More rare side effects may include swelling that lasts longer, unevenness or firmness in the area injected, and as with any injection, there may be a risk of infection.
Are there any side effects?
Just like any injection, you may experience mild irritation, swelling, itching, redness, bruising or tenderness at the injection site. These typically resolve on their own. If any of these side effects persist, contact your healthcare provider immediately.
How long is the recovery time?
There is very little to no down-time involved in a Radiesse® procedure. In fact, most patients return to their normal, daily activities right after their visit. Every patient is unique, so be sure to discuss your plans with a healthcare provider.
Courtesy of Merz Aesthetics, Inc.