The First and Only CaHA Injectable Treatment in the U.S.
What is CaHA?
Calcium hydroxylapatite, or CaHA, is what makes Radiesse unique as an injectable aesthetic treatment. It's the first and only CaHA portfolio available that provides both immediate, natural-looking results and long-term improvement - a year or more in many patients.
Immediate contouring plus stimulation of collagen and elastin production you need.
Your Skin Changes Over Time
That's probably no surprise, but do you know exactly how? Two important components in how the skin changes over time are collagen and elastin, because they help keep facial lines and wrinkles at bay. Collagen and elastin both contribute to the skin's strength and elasticity. Unfortunately, aging and environmental factors (think sun damage) make it harder for your body to produce these components. Reduced amounts of collagen and elastin can cause facial skin to wrinkle and sag, stealing from your youthful appearance.
- Upon injection, the Radiesse® CaHA gel matrix provides immediate improvement.
- CaHA particles then integrate into your skin and create a "scaffold" that stimulates production of collagen and elastin.
- As the gel carrier breaks down, a firm network of collagen fibers forms.
- Formed collagen and elastin replaces the correction provided by the gel carrier, smoothing lines and promoting renewed skin structure.
Discover Radiesse® Results
Whether it's improvement in the lower face or the hands, Radiesse® can provide a smooth, natural-looking result.
FAQs
What is Radiesse®?
Radiesse® and Radiesse® (+) are dermal fillers that are FDA-approved to smooth moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds, such as nasolabial folds (the creases that extend from the corner of your nose to the corner of your mouth) Radiesse® is also used for correcting volume loss in the back of the hands. There are other treatment areas that our Med Spa may be able to use Radiesse® that are considered off label. Ask about our skin rejuvenating hyperdilute treatments for the face, neck and body!
How is treatment with Radiesse® performed?
Radiesse® is injected under the skin in a quick procedure that can be done over the lunch hour.
How soon will I see results with Radiesse®, and how long will they last?
Immediately upon injection, Radiesse® helps smooth out lines and wrinkles.
The natural-looking results last a year or more in many patients.
Is there anyone who should not use Radiesse® or Radiesse® (+)?
You should not use Radiesse® or Radiesse® (+) if you have an allergy to any component of the product, if you have a history of severe allergies, if you have a bleeding disorder, or if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. You should not use Radiesse® (+) if you have an allergy to lidocaine or medicines like it.
Are there any restrictions after treatment?
You should minimize strenuous activity and avoid extensive sun or heat exposure for about 24 hours after treatment and until any swelling or redness has resolved. For a full list of restrictions post treatment refer to the post care instruction sheet listed on our website.
What should I tell my doctor before using Radiesse® or Radiesse® (+)?
Tell your health care provider if you are taking blood thinners or medicines that can interfere with the clotting of blood, such as aspirin or warfarin. These medicines might make it more likely that you will experience bruising or bleeding at the injection site. Tell your health care provider if you have any diseases, injuries or disabilities of the hand, if you have a history forming large, raised scars or if you have had any other skin treatments such as skin peels.
What are the side effects of treatment with Radiesse®?
Common side effects of Radiesse® or Radiesse® (+) include bruising, redness, swelling, pain, itching at the site of injection.
These are not all of the possible side effects with Radiesse® or Radiesse® (+). Merz collects information about adverse events seen with Radiesse® and Radiesse® (+) outside of clinical studies. These events are included in the Radiesse® and Radiesse® (+) Patient Information Guide based on an assessment of seriousness and potential causal relationship to Radiesse® or Radiesse® (+). Please see the Patient Information Guide available at www.radiesse.com for list of these events. Tell your health care provider about any side effects that bother you or do not go away.
Important: For full safety information, please visit www.Radiesse.com or call MyMerz Solutions at 1-844-469-6379.
What is the most important information I should know about Radiesse® and Radiesse® (+)?
One of the risks with using these products is unintentional injection into a blood vessel. The chances of this happening are very small, but if it does happen, the complications can be serious, and may be permanent. These complications, which have been reported for facial injections, can include vision abnormalities, blindness, stroke, temporary scabs, or permanent scarring of the skin. If you have changes in your vision, signs of a stroke (including sudden difficulty speaking, numbness or weakness in your face, arms, or legs, difficulty walking, face drooping, severe headache, dizziness, or confusion), white appearance of the skin, or unusual pain during or shortly after treatment, you should notify your health care practitioner immediately.
As with all procedures that involve an injection through the skin, there is a risk of infection.
Do not use Radiesse® or Radiesse® (+) if you have a skin infection until it has healed.
It is not known if Radiesse® or Radiesse® (+) is safe or effective in the lips, or in the area around the eyes.
The microspheres in Radiesse® and Radiesse® (+) can be seen in X-rays and CT Scans. It is very important that you tell your health care provider that you have had Radiesse® or Radiesse® (+) dermal filler.
If you have a history of herpes, you may experience a herpes breakout after receiving Radiesse® or Radiesse® (+).
Injection in the back of the hand may result in temporary difficulty performing activities. Radiesse® may cause nodules, bumps or lumps in the back of the hand and can last up to 1 year.
Before & After Images
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