Radiesse is an injectable dermal filler. Radiesse is used for smoothing moderate to severe facial wrinkles, restoring facial volume to smooth out the signs of aging. Immediately, this filler works to add volume and over time.
Radiesse is comprised of Calcium Hydroxylapatite based microspheres. Over time, your body absorbs these microspheres leaving behind only your natural collagen. Radiesse also causes stimulation of your own body’s natural collagen.
Radiesse is commonly used to treat:
- Smile lines
- Marionette lines
- Pre-Jowl Folds
- Corners of the mouth
- Chin wrinkles
- Back of the hands
Your ClearlyDerm provider will evaluate your medical history prior to treatment. The identified treatment areas will be marked and we will also take digital photographs to monitor your improvement. If you take medications or vitamins that cause prolonged bleeding, you maybe asked to discontinue these before treatment. Always check with your physician before discontinuing these types of medication.
What To Expect
- Length of Time For The Procedure: 30 minutes depending on the areas treated
- Recovery Time: There is little to no downtime following the procedure. Some patients experience slight bruising which typically subsides soon after the procedure.
- Final Results of the Procedure: Immediate
- Duration of Radiesse: 12-18 months depending on the patient
