Radiesse™ (formerly marketed as Radiance™) is a cosmetic dermal filler that is used throughout the world to diminish the appearance of wrinkles, lines, and facial folds. In addition to the long-lasting results it provides as a cosmetic filler, Radiesse™ is also FDA-approved in the United States to treat oral and maxillofacial defects, vocal cord deficiencies, and is used in the treatment of facial lipoatrophy (facial wasting) in patients with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).  Radiesse® dermal filler is made of calcium-based microspheres suspended in a water-based gel, and is injected into the skin through a simple and minimally invasive procedure. RADIESSE dermal filler is the ideal choice for total facial contouring. It can restore a healthy, youthful appearance, enhance your existing features, help you defy age and gravity, and increase your confidence – all without invasive surgery or scarring.

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Radiesse™ Uses

Radiesse filler is a great product for correcting many of the deep lines and wrinkles that form with age.  Over time your skin looses its elastic nature and facial muscles actually stretch, these cause the sagging and forms the wrinkles.  Radiesse works very well around the mouth in the deep lines called the nasal labial folds.  It also performs very well in the cheeks as a non surgical volume lift.  Another area that it has been used with great results is actually in the hands.  When hands loose there volume they begin to quickly show the signs of aging.  Radiesse can restore the lost volume and give your hands a more youthful look and feel.

Radiesse is also used great as a combination filler with laser resurfacing or botox.  Fractional Co2 Laser can also be used on the hands and with Radiesse restoring the volume and Fractional Co2 Laser revitalizing the texture, and pigmentation, you are left with more youthful vibrant hands.  Literally you can take 10-20 years off of your hands with these two procedures.  The same technique and principles can be used to treat the face with amazing results.

What is Radiesse Filler?

Radiesse™ (or Radiance™) is a next-generation cosmetic filler used in the treatment of deep lines and wrinkles around the nose and mouth – including smile lines, marionette lines, and nasolabial folds. Similar to the makeup of Artefill and unlike the other hylaronic acid fillers like Juvederm and Restylane, Radiesse™ cosmetic filler has small microspheres (particles) suspended in a gel-like solution. There is no need for an allergy test prior to Radiesse™ filler injections since the microspheres are comprised of calcium hydroxylapatite, a substance naturally found in the body.

For the first three months after Radiesse™ treatment, it acts as a cosmetic filler, plumping up the skin and diminishing age lines. Then, Radiesse™ microspheres stimulate natural collagen growth, actually causing new tissue development for extended results (up to two years). In addition, Radiesse™ is useful in the treatment of facial lipoatrophy (a stigmatizing effect of HIV), vocal cord deficiencies, oral and maxillofacial defects, as well as scars and chin dimples.

Candidates for Radiesse™ Treatment

Candidates for Radiesse™ cosmetic filler treatment include patients showing obvious signs of facial aging. Radiesse™ candidates commonly seek treatment for prominent smile lines, marionette lines, and other facial wrinkles. Radiesse™ can also be used as an alternative to implant surgery, providing augmentation to a patient’s nose, cheeks, or chin. Patients suffering vocal cord insufficiency or oral and maxillofacial defects (such as periodontal and cystic defects) can also benefit from Radiesse™ treatment. Because Radiesse™ cosmetic filler is made of a natural substance that occurs in the body, which means that no allergy testing is needed.

Radiesse™ Cost Information

Because varying dosages of Radiesse™ cosmetic filler are used to treat different areas of the face and even your hands so it is difficult to provide an accurate cost estimate without a physician consultation. Typically, the cost of Radiesse™ ranges from $650 to $800 per syringe. Although this price range is higher than that of Restylane, Perlane, Juvederm, Sculptra, and Evolence fillers, Radiesse™ is longer-lasting and actually has more product per syringe.  1.4cc vs 1cc for other fillers.  This means that treatments are less frequent, thus saving the patient money in the end.

The Radiesse™ Treatment Process

The Radiesse™ treatment process is a simple outpatient procedure generally performed using a local anesthetic. Treatment time takes up to 15 minutes, depending upon the extent of the treatment. The doctor selects one or more injection points for each location to be treated. Local anesthesia and an antiseptic are applied. The Radiesse™ cosmetic filler is then injected beneath the skin, under the dermis and subcutis layer.  There are two approaches to injecting.  One involves injecting from the top layer of skin like other fillers and the other is actually through an interocular technique that goes through the inside of your mouth which prevents bruising on the outside of your skin.  Although patients should see immediate results, the final product is evident within one-two weeks depending on how much swelling and correction is needed. Results can last up to two years.

Benefits and Risks of Radiesse™ Injections

Although all elective cosmetic procedures are accompanied by some risk, the risks associated with Radiesse™ cosmetic filler are minimal. Usually, injectable fillers carry the risk of allergic reaction. However, because Radiesse™ is made of a substance that occurs naturally in the body, there is virtually no risk of allergy. The greatest risk associated with Radiesse™ occurs when patients allow non-licensed practitioners to administer the treatment. This risk can be avoided by checking the credentials of your doctor or using Cosmetic Dermatology.net to locate a board-certified practitioner near you.

Radiesse™ FAQs

Radiesse™ is a non-toxic, non-allergenic, biocompatible cosmetic filler used to treat wrinkles and skin folds around the nose and mouth like the nasal labial folds. If you would like to know more about Radiesse™ or if you have a question about this injectable, click the following link and post a question for one of our cosmetic dermatologists to answer.

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Naturally superior

RADIESSE dermal filler works with your own body in a remarkable way. Upon injection, it immediately adds volume to safely contour, correct, and beautify facial features. And unlike other fillers, RADIESSE dermal filler continues to work over time. With its patented microsphere technology, it starts a process called collagenesis, stimulating your body to produce new collagen and encouraging collagen to grow around the injection area. RADIESSE dermal filler actually helps your body create its own naturally younger look, setting a new standard in facial contouring and augmentation.

Safe

RADIESSE dermal filler has been clinically tested extensively for years, with excellent safety and efficacy results. It has received CE mark certification, two FDA approvals, and a number of FDA clearances. RADIESSE dermal filler is made from a biocompatible substance that’s identical to what’s naturally found in the body. There’s virtually no risk of allergic reaction, and there have been very few side effects reported in clinical trials and actual use.

Immediate and long-lasting

Treatment with RADIESSE dermal filler is so simple and convenient, it can be performed during a lunch hour. You’ll see the results right away – and these results may last more than a year or more for many patients. The long-lasting effects of RADIESSE dermal filler can reduce the need for retreatment, which saves you time and money compared with other fillers.