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No. Radiesse® treatment results are relatively 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 collagen in their place. |
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What are the possible side effects of Radiesse®? |
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Normal, injection-related reactions such as mild irritation, redness, swelling, itching, bruising, or tenderness at the injection site may occur. These conditions typically resolve on their own. Since calcium hydroxylapatite is a normal component of bone (a substance already familiar to the body) and does not contain any animal products there is no allergy test required before treatment. In rare cases a patient may experience tiny calcium deposits that may rise to the surface of the skin and appear like small white bumps. If this occurs the deposits can easily be excised and removed.
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How painful is the Radiesse® procedure? |
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A numbing cream will be applied about 30 minutes prior to treatment. In addition, an ice pack may also be applied just before the Radiesse® procedure. Lidocaine can also be injected into the area and if necessary, a lidocaine block inside the upper lip can be used for better pain control. Tylenol can greatly reduce the discomfort.
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What can I expect after the Radiesse® procedure? |
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Many of our patients go back to work after a Radiesse® procedure but it is best to rest, if possible. You may have mild swelling and bruising for up to three days. You may take Tylenol for pain but not aspirin or ibuprofen which may increase bruising.
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How many Radiesse® treatments will I need? |
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With Radiesse® you achieve immediate results and therefore may only need one visit. However, each patient is different and to ensure your satisfaction, a touch-up treatment may be recommended. |
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How is a Radiesse® treatment performed? |
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Radiesse® is injected into the skin through a simple, safe, quick, and minimally invasive outpatient procedure right here in our office with the use of a local anesthetic. Radiesse® treatments have little to no downtime, with most patients returning to normal activities soon after treatment. |
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Yes. Radiesse® is the first FDA-approved one-year filler for facial wrinkles and folds. Hundreds of thousands of people have experienced Radiesse® and thousands of practitioners have been trained to provide Radiesse® treatment. The material is identical in composition to the mineral portion of teeth and bone, thus Radiesse® is inherently safe. The material has been used for other medical applications such as reconstructive surgey, ear-nose-throat (ENT) surgery, maxillofacial surgery, dentistry and urology. Through years of rigorous industry research and independent research worldwide, Radiesse® has been proven to be safe and effective. |
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How long will the results from my Radiesse® treatment last? |
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Radiesse® treatments may last a year or more in many patients without the need for frequent injection sessions. Since results may vary, be sure to discuss what your expectations are. |
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How soon can I expect results from my Radiesse® treatment? |
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Radiesse® results are immediate and continue to deliver results as it stimulates the body to produce new collagen.
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Radiesse® works with your body, below the skin’s surface. Tiny calcium-based microspheres form a “scaffold” to support and stimulate the growth of your own collagen creating a natural look that lasts. Radiesse® does more that just temporarily fill in facial wrinkles and fold such as the ones extending from your nose down to the corners of your mouth (nasalabil folds), it can restore facial volume creating a more youthful and smoother look. |
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Radiesse® is a safe, FDA-approved dermal filler that gives you both immediate and long-lasting results. It is called a soft-tissue filler because it is used to "fill in" wrinkles, furrows and depressions in the face that makes us look older. Radiesse® can also be used to reshape the nose and chin instantly improving and refreshing your look. Radiesse® consists of tiny particles of calcium hydroxylapatite (CaHa) which naturally occurs in the body, making it safe and non-allergeniceliminating the necessity for allergy testing. Radiesse® is mainly used in dental, bone and vocal cord reconstruction. Radiesse® is not harmful to the body and can be broken down by the body. |
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