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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