RADIESSE / RADIESSE +
Radiesse / Radiesse + are injectable cosmetic skin treatments used to fill areas of the face and hands. The injections help stimulate the body’s natural collagen production, helping to fill in wrinkles and boost new collagen within the skin. These injections treat wrinkles and folds around the nose and mouth and areas where fat tissue has been lost on the face. Additionally, Radiesse / Radiesse + is used on the backs of hands to restore lost volume.
Treatment
Radiesse / Radiesse + uses calcium hydroxyapatite gel microsphere in the injection, which works immediately upon being injected into the skin. Results may not be immediately visible; however, as time goes on, the injection contents naturally boost the body’s collagen production, allowing the skin to develop more natural filler. In addition, since the injections contain chemicals that naturally occur in the body, eventually, they are absorbed into the body, leaving newly produced collagen.
Target Areas
Most patients who receive Radiesse treatments are between the age of 35 and 60 because they seek to reduce the signs of aging on the face. Radiesse injections help treat signs of aging around the nose and mouth, helping restore a youthful appearance. Radiesse also helps fill in lost volume in the back of the hands. In some cases, these dermal injections help fill in deep scars.
Procedure
During the consultation, the doctor will determine Radiesse / Radiesse + is the best product for the patient’s needs. During this time, they also determine how many injections are needed to achieve desired results.
While using local anesthesia, the doctor injects Radiesse into the desired treatment area. At first, there may be a slight pain, but the injection has FDA-approved lidocaine in it to help ease discomfort. The procedure takes about 15 minutes, depending on the number of injections needed. Once completed, patients can go about their day without little to no downtime.
Cost
As with any cosmetic procedure, the cost varies depending upon many factors. Most Radiesse treatments cost between $650 and $800 per syringe needed in the procedure. Factors affecting the overall treatment cost include location, the experience of the doctor, doctor’s fees, and the number of treatments/injections needed. Speak with the doctor during the consultation to determine an estimate as to how much the total treatment costs.
As an elective cosmetic procedure, health insurance does not cover Radiesse injections. Speak with the doctor about payment and financing options.
Side Effects
Though minimal, some patients have reported side effects from receiving Radiesse injections. The most common side effects reported include swelling, itching, pain, redness, and bruising in and around the injection site. Some other side effects reported include difficulty with movement, loss of sensitivity, allergic reactions, lumps, and nodules.
More severe complications associated with Radiesse injections are rare and may include scabbing, scarring, stroke, abnormal vision, and severe pain. Those experiencing more severe side effects must seek immediate medical attention.
Radiesse / Radiesse + offers patients temporary results helping reduce the signs of aging in the face and hands. Call today to schedule a consultation and determine if these injections are the best option for the desired results.
Price & Info
NA – 0.5 cc Syringe
$600 – 1.5 cc Syringe
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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.
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.
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.
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