Description of Radiesse:

If using Radiesse to treat more then one facial area, seperate needles will will be needed for each site. The injection is administered with a 27G or 28G needle, before which your doctor will give you a local anesthetic to minimize the pain. The injection is given subcutaneously under your skin, i.e. directly in the area that needs treatment. The duration of treatment is around 15 minutes, and its effects last for as long as 2 years. Sometimes, Radiesse can also be used in non-surgical rhinoplasty procedures used for augmenting the chin and cheeks.

Advantages of Radiesse:

1. The effects of Radiesse are long lasting however, occasional touch ups may be needed.
2. Radiesse treatments require minimal recovery time, with mostpatients returning to work within 24 hrs.
3. The drug has minimal or no side effects, apart from mild redness or swelling at the site of injection.
4. Due to the presence of the calcium microspheres, Radiesse deposits are assimilated in the patient’s body over a 2-3 year period.
5. No skin pre-testing is required, as the drug is biocompatible and has a synthetic formulation.
6. You will not need to go through a surgical procedure, which is often required in other methods of eliminating signs of aging.