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Skin Clinic MD: Radiesse Filler Injections

A common skin clinic and med spa treatment, Radiesse filler injections are composed of very small and smooth calcium hydroxylapitite microspheres which are suspended in a water-based gel carrier. Calcium Hydroxylapitite is a biocompatible, biodegradable material identical in composition to the mineral portion of teeth and bone. Radiesse is used to fill moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds such as nasolabial folds. Radiesse is generally not used to enhance the lips or lip line.

As Radiesse is injected, the gel and microspheres form a “scaffold” that stimulates natural collagen production and encourages tissue growth in and around the injection area. The body absorbs the gel carrier as collagen has begun to infiltrate the area thus replacing the gel with natural tissue. The microspheres continue to provide support while the body completes this process. Eventually, the microspheres are safely absorbed by the body. This entire reconstruction process can take anywhere up to 3 years providing additional injections are administered to maintain even results.

The injection is similar to that of other Hyaluronic Acid fillers.

After the injection the medical provider will provide the patient with specific Radiess post-care instructions generally for the next 24 hours which may include:

• Avoiding rubbing, movement or massaging of the area that could cause the Radiesse to migrate.
• Don’t apply makeup for the next 24 hours.
• Avoid sun and heat exposure.
• Radiesse injections can typically last from 6 to 18 months (11 months for nasolabial folds.)

Do Radiesse injections hurt? Physicians use a variety of pain management techniques during treatment to ensure patient comfort. Please talk to your physician about which techniques are right for you.

Radiesse Side effects? Few side effects reported in clinical trials and actual usage. You may experience some common injection-related reactions, such as mild irritation, edema, swelling, itching, discoloration, or tenderness at the injection site. These conditions typically resolve themselves within one to two days.

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