Radiesse

Radiesse (calcium hydroxylapatite) is a FDA-approved subdermal implant (injected below the surface of the skin). It is composed of synthetic calcium hydroxylapatite microspheres suspended in a water-based gel carrier. Radiesse is injected subdermally by a healthcare provider. The number of treatments needed are determined by a healthcare professional based upon the individual needs of the patient.

It is an injectable, cosmetic skin treatment used to fill specific areas of the face and hands. It stimulates your body’s natural collagen, filling in wrinkles long term and helping your skin develop new collagen in the process. … It’s also for the backs of hands where volume has been lost.

Indications for Radiesse:
– The correction of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds (nasolabial folds)
– For restoration and/or correction of the signs of facial fat loss (lipoatrophy) in patients with HIV.

Common Side Effects:
– Swelling
– Bruising
– Redness
– Pain
– Itching

Rare Side Effects:
– Prolonged swelling
– Firmness in the injection area
– Infection
Most side effects of treatment resolve in 7-14 days. If side effects persist, contact your healthcare provider immediately. Radiesse

Contraindication:
Radiesse must not be used if pregnant or breastfeeding. In addition, it should not be used to fight any infections or taken whilst on any other medications or antibiotics.

Your medical professional should be notified beforehand if you have any previous history of implants. Radiesse

How long do the effects last for?
Radiesse lasts longer than other fillers which rely on hyaluronic acid, due its unique properties in being steadily dissolved into the body. It can take up to 18 months for Radiesse to be completely absorbed into the skin tissue 

What are the benefits of it in facial corrections?
– Minimising the fold between the mouth and nose area
– Reducing smile wrinkles at the corner of the lips
– Eliminating wrinkles above the upper lip
– Treating scars resulting from skin problems such as acne
– Correcting nose bumps and chin dents
– Adjusting the contours of the lower jaw