Radiesse, Medical Spa

Within the span of a lunch hour, patients visiting a licensed medical spa can dramatically reduce the look of winkles and fine lines, contour their cheekbones and jaw line, and fill in facial scars thanks to a injectable dermal filler called Radiesse.
Formerly known as Radiance, Radiesse is a natural facial filler made from non-toxic, non-allergenic calcium-based microspheres that has been clinically proven to add volume and safely contour the face in under one hour, with results lasting up to two complete years.
More importantly, Radiesse has been recognized as one of the safest dermal fillers available, having undergone numerous clinical tests and receiving two FDA approvals for use in the faces of patients for beauty purposes with virtually no risk of allergic reaction or negative side effect.

What is Radiesse?
Radiesse is a dermal facial filler that, when administered by a licensed medical professional, can add volume and softness to the skin for a youthful, natural look. Made of calcium hydroxylapatite microspheres, the product itself is meant to be injected into the lower layers of the skin.
Over time, the calcium hydroxylapatite in Radiesse gets absorbed by the body, leaving the microspheres behind to serve as a filler permanently implanted within the site of injection. Unlike other facial fillers, Radiesse helps stimulate the body to produce additional collagen over time, thus reducing the need for re-treatment or follow-up appointments.
Performed under local anesthesia, patients using Radiesse can expect to see results within 15 minutes of the initial injection. Although some patients may experience a small amount of pain or discomfort at the injection site, most are able to drive themselves home within minutes of the proceduremaking Radiesse a perfect option for those seeking a lunch-hour touch up.


Who are the best candidates for Radiesse?
Most commonly performed on women between the ages of 35 and 60 years old, Radiesse is approved by the FDA as an effective treatment for adults of any age. Because some patients may need to seek additional injections of Radiesse before seeing optimum results, the best candidates for the procedure are those who are willing to continue the process until the desired results are achieved.
In addition, the best candidates are those who are both mentally and physically healthy, and have no problem talking with their doctor or medical spa professional about any medical problems they may be experiencing now or in the past.


What are the benefits of Radiesse?
For many patients, Radiesse offers significant advantages over other facial fillers currently on the market. Because the product is made of natural substances similar to those that are already found in the body, patients have virtually no risk of allergic reaction and are not required to undergo sensitivity testing prior to treatment.
Additionally, Radiesse is favored by many patients because it can be used to add volume to large areassuch as the cheeks, chin, and foreheadin addition to smaller, more detailed areas such as the nose, mouth, chin, and jaw line.
For patients concerned about the look of aging, wrinkled hands, Radiesse has been proven effective at creating a more rejuvenated look by adding volume to the underlying tissues. And because results can last for up to a year or more, many patients using Radiesse have a decreased need to retreatment.
Most importantly, Radiesse has been shown to produce soft, natural results that are similar to that of a more youthful looking face rather than the pulled back or tight looks some other facial treatment are known to give patients.


What risks are involved?
As with any injectable facial filler, patients seeking to use Radiesse should understand the potential risks well ahead of undergoing the procedure. While allergic reactions due to Radiesse are rare, a number of other complications can arise, including the appearance of nodules under the skin requiring surgery or aggressive treatment with steroid medications.

With that said, however, it should also be noted that potential side effects and complications regarding non-surgical facial techniques such as Radiesse are far rarer than those undergoing surgical procedures on the face.
Still, anyone experiencing unusual pain or swelling within one to two days of undergoing a Radiesse injection should contact their physician to schedule a follow up appointment, as these could be signs of complication or infection.
The information in the article is not intended to substitute for the medical expertise and advice of your health care provider. We encourage you to discuss any decisions about treatment or care with an appropriate health care provider.