What is Radiesse?
Radiesse is a longer lasting dermal filler, which has excellent
volumising properties. This is particularly useful when treating
deeper lines on the face, such as naso-labial folds, marionette
line, and in performing cheek and chin and jawline
augmentations.
Radiesse contains microspheres of a synthetically produced
compound called Calcium Hydroxylapatite [CaHA], suspended in a gel
carrier. CaHA is a naturally occurring substance in the skeletal
system of the body. The gel carrier is absorbed after a few months,
leaving the microspheres of CaHA and the natural 'scaffolding' left
by collagen deposition, which provide an excellent cosmetic result
for up to 2 years.
Radiesse remains soft and pliable, and takes on the
characteristics of surrounding tissue. No test injection is
required due to Radiesse's natural product formulation and
biocompatibility profile.
Post Treatment Information
Immediately after treatment with RADIESSE, there may be slight
redness, swelling, tenderness and an itching sensation in the
treated area. This is a normal result of the injection. Any such
inconvenience is temporary and generally disappears in a few days.
If the inconvenience continues or if other reactions occur, please
contact your practitioner.
The initial swelling can be treated with application of ice or
cold compress. It can be useful to minimize facial activity for 1
week after treatment.
Avoid touching the treated area for 6 hours after the treatment.
After that the area can be gently washed with soap and water. Only
light make-up should be used for the first 24 hours.
Until the initial swelling and redness have resolved, do not
expose the treatment area to intense heat eg. solarium and
sunbathing, or extreme cold. Typical pain relief if required could
include Paracetamol or Nurofen.
Note that if you have previously suffered from facial cold
sores, there is a risk that the needle punctures could contribute
to another eruption of cold sores.
If you are using aspirin or any other similar medication, be
aware that these may increase the bruising and bleeding at the
injection site.
How long will a treatment last?
RADIESSE products are long lasting but not permanent. You always
have a choice to continue or change the combination of treatments -
and the procedure can be repeated as often as you like.
A touch-up treatment within 2 to 4 weeks after the initial
treatment can sometimes be necessary to achieve an optimal
correction. It should be noted that clinical experience indicates
that follow-up treatments normally require a smaller amount of the
product.
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I am absolutely thrilled with the results of my Radiesse, it is
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