Aging, fat loss and the pull of gravity eventually create
noticeable changes in the area under the eyes, along the cheekbone
and down to the base of the jaw. Treatments with
Radiesse® at Corinth Laser Center deliver
immediate and long-lasting results to restore and reshape obvious
signs of facial aging.
What is Radiesse filler?
Radiesse filler is a safe, next generation dermal filler that is
aiming to become the new standard for the correction of facial
lines and wrinkles, such as nasolabial folds. Years of rigorous
clinical studies prove that Radiesse filler provides long lasting
correction of smile lines and wrinkles around the nose and mouth.
Radiesse filler is made of unique calcium-based microspheres
suspended in a water-based gel that is injected into the skin
through a simple, safe, and minimally invasive procedure. Radiesse
filler treatments deliver a natural look that lasts.
How does Radiesse filler work?
Radiesse filler is gently injected into the skin in small
amounts with a very fine needle. Radiesse filler stimulates the
body to produce new collagen. This unique response provides
immediate, visible improvement of folds and wrinkles, and provides
long-lasting and beautiful results.
Is Radiesse filler
safe?
In years of rigorous clinical testing and use by physicians in
hundreds of thousands of patients worldwide, Radiesse filler has
been shown to be safe and effective. In the FDA clinical studies
there were virtually no allergic reactions. There may be some
normal injection related occurrences, such as bruising, discomfort,
swelling, or redness that typically resolve on their own.
Am I candidate for Radiesse
treatment?
You may be a Radiesse filler candidate if you are beginning to
notice facial wrinkles, lines, and folds. Radiesse filler provides
immediate and long-lasting wrinkle correction. Talk to a Radiesse
physician for more information.
Why "fill in" wrinkles with Radiesse
filler?
Over time, tissue volume diminishes, leaving folds and wrinkles
in several common patterns, including the deepening of nasolabial
folds, accentuated smile lines (sometimes called "marionette
lines"). Radiesse filler can be injected into the skin in order to
compensate for the loss of volume or to correct these areas. By
stimulating the body to produce new collagen, Radiesse filler
provides a natural look that lasts for a fresh, rested, healthy
appearance that still looks like you.
How is a Radiesse treatment
performed?
Radiesse filler is injected into the skin through a simple,
safe, quick, and minimally invasive outpatient procedure. Typically
administered in a physician's office with the use of a local
anesthetic, Radiesse treatment requires little to no downtime, with
most patients returning to normal activities almost immediately
after treatment.
How soon can I expect results? How long
will the results last?
The results are immediate. Radiesse filler continues to deliver
results as it stimulates your body to produce new collagen. Results
may last a year or more in many patients, which may result in fewer
office visits for retreatments. Since results may vary, be sure to
discuss your expectations with your doctor.
How many treatments will I need?
Many patients will achieve their desired result after just one
or two treatments. To ensure your satisfaction with the treatment,
your physician might schedule a follow-up visit, where a touch up
treatment might be recommended.
How much does Radiesse treatment
cost?
Because Radiesse treatment is customized for each patient, its
cost varies. In general, the cost of Radiesse filler is comparable
to similar procedures. And because Radiesse filler may require
fewer offices visits for retreatment, you could save money and
time. Consult your physician for a recommendation as to how
Radiesse filler can best meet your individual needs.
Are there any side effects?
Normal, injection-related reactions such as mild irritation,
edema, swelling, itching, discoloration, or tenderness at the
injection site may occur. These conditions typically resolve
themselves within one to two days.
Could I have an allergic reaction to Radiesse
filler?
Radiesse filler is biocompatible. You do not need to undergo
skin allergy testing, which is common with certain animal-based or
permanent filler agents, prior to treatment. However, if you
believe you are having an allergic reaction to Radiesse filler,
seek medical attention immediately.
Is Radiesse filler permanent?
No. Treatment results are long-lasting, but not permanent. Over
time the tiny calcium-based microspheres gradually break down into
calcium and phosphate ions which are safely and naturally absorbed
into your body, leaving your own newly produced collagen in their
place.