Radiesse™

Facial lines and wrinkles are caused by a gradual breakdown of the body's collagen and the elastin fibers in the skin. No one is immune from experiencing this normal aging process. Squinting, frowning and smiling also inflict stress on the underlying collagen in the skin and accelerate the formation of these furrows. Until recently, injectable collagen was the most widely used available cosmetic filler to improve the appearance of these lines.

Radiesse™, produced by BioForm Medical, is a long-lasting cosmetic filler that provides dramatic results for improving the appearance of facial lines, wrinkles and folds. This is a non-surgical solution to soften facial lines and wrinkles, restore volume and fullness to the skin, and fill in scars. The cosmetic results are visible immediately, bestowing you with a more youthful and invigorated look.

How is Radiesse™ different from Collagen?
Radiesse™ has been demonstrated in clinical trials to last much longer than the standard bovine collagen injection. The occurrence of an allergic reaction is extremely rare due to the product's non-animal associated basis. Unlike injectable collagen filler that is made of bovine protein and can cause an allergic reaction in some patients, Radiesse™ is a synthetic injectable implant composed of smooth CaHA microspheres, that have a diameter range of 25µm to 45µm, suspended in an aqueous gel carrier. These consistently shaped and sized particles have proven safe and work as a scaffold to help your body form new collagen.

What is the treatment like?
Radiesse™ is injected in small amounts under your skin to fill creases, lines, wrinkles or folds, much like Restylane®. Skin is anesthetized with a topical cream or anesthetic block. Treatment results are immediately evident.

What can I expect following treatment?
You can resume normal activities following treatment. The most commonly reported side effect has been redness and swelling at the injection site. These effects typically resolve within a few hours or, at most, a day or two. Results are immediately evident. Lines, wrinkles and folds look softer and your skin looks smooth.

How long do the results last?
Depending on many factors, such as your lifestyle, age and skin structure your results may last as long as six months to a year or more. You may require a touch up treatment 2 to 4 weeks after the first treatment to achieve your desired result. When the effect of the treatment begins to diminish, you can replenish the area as needed.

What are the benefits of a Radiesse™ treatment?

• Immediately you will discern a smoothing of the wrinkles and folds.
• Radiesse™ will impart lift and add new firmness to your skin.
• It is not necessary for you to be tested for skin sensitivity.
• When the effect of the treatment begins to diminish, you can replenish the area as needed.