Radiesse®
Radiesse® is a synthetic injectable filler that has been FDA-approved to reduce moderate to severe wrinkles, folds and creases around the nose and mouth by augmenting the skin’s natural collagen supply. It is a safe, effective and long-lasting alternative to injectable collagen and other dermal fillers for not only smoothing wrinkles but also adding volume and contour to the face for an overall younger, fuller, smoother appearance. With just one or two Radiesse® treatments, you can enjoy a beautiful, natural look that lasts.
What are my options?
Radiesse® can be used on many areas of the face and body. Numerous studies have shown Radiesse® to be especially effective for filling and correcting smile lines, nasolabial folds (lines from the nose to the corners of the mouth), marionette lines (from the corners of the mouth to the chin), and other lines and wrinkles around the nose and mouth. It can also be used to treat depressed scars and oral commissures.
Radiesse® has also been approved by the FDA to restore and correct the signs of lipoatrophy (loss of fat beneath the skin) in patients with HIV.
Considerations
Radiesse is most often performed on patients between the ages of 35 to 60 who wish to enhance their appearance through nonsurgical means. Treatment may be combined with other cosmetic procedures to optimize results. Many patients choose Radiesse to postpone the need for surgical treatment. These injections are considered safe for nearly all patients with little to no risk of any major complications.
Expectations
Radiesse can help patients achieve younger, fuller and smoother looking skin with results that can last up to a year, among the longest of any injectable filler currently available. In addition to restoring volume, it also helps stimulate collagen production in the body for long-lasting results. Most patients only need one or two treatments in order to achieve their desired results with Radiesse.
Treatment
At your Radiesse® treatment, your doctor will clean the treatment area and administer a series of quick injections with a fine needle. Radiesse injections are composed of microspheres in a water-based gel. The microspheres – made of a substance called calcium hydroxylapatite (CaHA) – stimulate the production of collagen to smooth lines and wrinkles as well as add younger-looking suppleness to the face.
Treatments typically take 15 minutes and require only local anesthetic. There is little to no downtime; many patients return to their normal activities after their appointment.
After Care & Recovery
After a Radiesse treatment, patients may experience mild swelling in the treated area, but this usually subsides after a day or two. There may also be some bruising that can be concealed with makeup. Patients are advised to stay out of the sun in order to reduce the risk of further side effects.
Results of Radiesse injections are visible immediately after the injection and can last for up to a year or more. Touch-up treatments can prolong Radiesse’s effects. Studies have shown that patients require fewer re-treatments with Radiesse® than with other leading dermal fillers.
Whether you have a question or would like to setup a consultation, Dr. Trussler and his staff are here to help. Please fill out our contact form, call our office at 214-645-3118, or schedule in directly at 214-645-2353. Start your journey to not only looking, but feeling better today!
