Radiesse

Radiesse was known in the past as Radiance and is a non-toxic, biocompatible, non-allergenic special filler. It is used in order to reduce wrinkles and possible skin folds that appear around your nose and mouth. It can also fill some scars. The biggest reason why Radiess is so popular is because it produces really long lasting results. The benefits obtained will be evident even for 2 years, which is a lot more than a lot of fillers on the market today.

The question you will ask yourself is whether or not you are a good candidate for this treatment. In most cases people that get Radiesse are around 35 to 60 years old. You should know that there are significant improvements gained. Immediately after you undergo treatment you can expect a maximum of 80% improvements to be visible. You also need to understand that we are still faced with a temporary solution. Patients need to expect to repeat the procedure after some years passed from the previous one. As time passes you might be better of in getting surgical cosmetic treatment as the condition changes. The key to success is maintaining a very good relationship with your doctor. He will clearly tell you when Radiesse will not be able to help anymore and when you need to opt for something else.

In most cases Radiesse will be performed with the patient under local anesthesia at the office of the doctor. Minimal discomfort can be felt because of the injection but the good news is that the entire procedure will only last around a quarter of an hour. You will be able to immediately return home once the session is completed. The actual Radiesse injection is made out of a special compound that contains calcium hydroxyl apatite microspheres. They are usually suspended in a gel made out of carboxymethylcellulose. The first thing that the doctor does is choosing one or more points for the injections. Antiseptic is usually applied and then the right quantity of Radiesse is chosen and prepared. The final step stands in injecting Radiesse under your skin, right beneath the subcutis and dermis layer. You will be happy to learn that results are fully visible in around on week.

To make everything even more appealing, Radiesse treatment has a very short recovery period. Swelling might appear but it is minimal and usually disappears in around 36 hours. The same goes for bruising and discomfort that can appear. In some situations the doctor might have to prescribe medications but they are rare. The only real advice you need to follow is avoiding the sun for a number of days. You can return to regular activities immediately after the procedure is over. Keep in mind that in rare situations you might also be faced with nodules appearing. In such a case there might be a need for surgical intervention or steroid treatment.

There are different alternatives available and Radiesse is not the only procedure that can produce the wanted results. Different types of injections and fillers exist and surgical procedures like facelifts can also be considered alternatives. You will need to talk with your doctor as he/she will let you know the best course of action in your particular case. A good relationship with the physician can lead to the best possible appearance at the end of the day. Only deal with qualified doctors that have a lot of experience backing them up. It is always a great idea to review credentials, training and education before you accept any type of cosmetic treatment possible. Radiesse can also be combined with other additional treatments. Make sure you talk about this as well.