Radiesse FAQs

Answers to your most frequent questions about Radiesse^™ treatments..

• What is Radiesse?
• How does Radiesse work?
• Who should use Radiesse treatments?
• Who should NOT use Radiesse treatments?
• Who should administer Radiesse Cosmetic treatments?
• What does Radiesse treat?
• What results should I expect from Radiesse injections?
• How long does a Radiesse treatment take?
• Are Radiesse treatments safe?
• Are Radiesse injections painful?
• How soon are the results of Radiesse injections noticeable?
• How long are Radiesse injections effective?
• How often can I get Radiesse treatments?
• Are there side effects from Radiesse?
• Is Radiesse affordable?

What is Radiesse?
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Radiesse^™ is an injectable filler able to reshape the facial contours and restore a more youthful appearance. Comprised of a calcium-based gel, this filler creates a scaffolding effect by encouraging and supporting new collagen growth. Radiesse^™ can be used to eliminate dark hollows beneath the eyes, create cheekbones, fill deep creases, and sculpt the jawline.

How does Radiesse work?
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Once injected, Radiesse^™ immediately adds fullness to your face giving you a visible result at the first treatment session. Radiesse^™ contains microspheres made of natural material called Calcium Hydroxylapatite in a water based gel carrier.

Who should use Radiesse treatments?
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Men and women who have experienced a loss of volume in the face or those looking to bring balance to the facial features may be good candidates for Radiesse^™.

Who should NOT use Radiesse treatments?
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Talk to your doctor about your medical history when deciding on treatment options. You should not use Radiesse^™ if you are allergic to any of the ingredients of Radiesse. You should also not choose Radiesse^™ if you only desire short-term results.

Who should administer Radiesse Cosmetic Treatments?
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Any authorized healthcare professional can administer Radiesse^™.

What does Radiesse treat?
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Radiesse^™ can be used to improve wrinkles in areas like the smile lines (or nasolabial folds) and marionette lines. It is usually used to improve lines and wrinkles on areas in the lower half of the face.

Radiesse^™ is best at:

• Nasolabial Folds
• Post-Rhinoplasty Defects
• Marionette Lines
• Chin & Cheek Augmentation
• Tear Trough
• Mental Crease Augmentation
• Jaw Line Contouring

What results should I expect from Radiesse injections?
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In facial applications, Radiesse^™ should provide a correction that lasts around one to two years (with an occasional touchup). Individual results may vary, affected by age, metabolism, skin type, lifestyle and muscle activity.

How long does a Radiesse treatment take?
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The Radiesse^™ injection takes less than an hour to complete.

Are Radiesse treatments safe?
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Radiesse^™ is a safe procedure with few risks. Like all injectable procedures, there is always a possibility of bruising and swelling. No pre-testing is required due to Radiesse's unique synthetic product formulation and biocompatibility profile. Radiesse^™ might appear on dental x-rays as it is radio-opaque, however, it should not interfere with radiological procedures because it has lower density than bone. Refer to Side Effects.

Are Radiesse injections painful?
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Discomfort tends to be minimal with the Radiesse^™ injection, though local anesthesia and/or a dental block may be used depending on the area being treated.

How soon are the results of Radiesse injections noticeable?
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Radiesse^™ immediately adds fullness to your face giving you a visible result at the first treatment session.

How long are Radiesse injections effective?
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This may vary depending on the patient, the area treated and the desired result. Results with Radiesse^™ are immediate, so you can determine at first glance if you are happy with the results or if you would like more Radiesse^™ injected.

How often can I get Radiesse treatments?
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Usually one treatment is sufficient because Radiesse^™ is not absorbed by your body and is long lasting.

Are there side effects from Radiesse?
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There are few complications associated with Radiesse^™ injections though side effects can occur and may include swelling, redness, edema, pain, itching, discoloration or tenderness. Lumpiness can occur when used in the lips.

Is Radiesse affordable?
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When considering your facial aesthetic options, Radiesse^™ is quite affordable.

For more information about Radiesse treatments...

We'll be glad to answer your Radiesse^™ questions personally, so don't hesitate to call or email DermaVogue.