Radiesse® is a safe, next generation long lasting temporary filler derived from calcium hydroxyapetite, a natural and soft component of bone. It is an FDA-APPROVED wrinkle treatment used to correct moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds around the nose and mouth, such as nasolabial folds.

Radiesse is made of unique calcium-based microspheres that are suspended in a water-based gel and injected into the skin through a simple, safe, and minimally invasive procedure. Radiesse stimulates the body to produce new collagen. This unique response provides immediate, visible improvement of folds and wrinkles, and provides long-lasting and beautiful results.

Used for years in head and neck surgery, its attributes for cosmetic dermatology are shining through. We commonly use this substance to build cheekbones and chins without the use of surgical implants. In addition, lower face facial hollowing can easily be addressed along with non-invasive rhinoplasty (nose job) to rid of nose bumps or unsavory shapes. Lasting up to one and a half years, Radiesse has become a popular alternative to other available fillers. Radiesse® is ideal for the treatment of facial lines and wrinkles around the nose and mouth. These lines typically follow one of two patterns, running from the nose to the corners of the upper lip (nasolabial folds) or pointing down from the corners of the mouth towards the chin (marionette lines). Clinically proven to reduce facial wrinkles and smile lines safely and effectively, Radiesse is also FDA-approved for the restoration and/or correction of the signs of facial lipoatrophy) in people with human immunodeficiency virus.

Numerous medical studies have shown that Radiesse is a safe and effective treatment for filling and correcting smile lines, nasolabial folds, and wrinkles around the nose and mouth
No allergy testing is necessary prior to treatment

Immediate Satisfaction, Long-lasting Results

The wrinkle treatment results provided by Radiesse dermal filler are immediate and long lasting. The effects of Radiesse may last a year or more in many patients. In addition, Radiesse treatments may require fewer office visits for retreatments.

Risks of Radiesse Treatment

The most common Radiesse side effects are redness, bruising, and swelling. These side effects generally last for a short time and are mild in nature. As with all procedures that involve an injection through the skin, there is a risk of infection.

Sculptra – Facial fat loss, or lipoatrophy, is the loss of fat beneath the skin, which can result in sunken cheeks, indentations, and hollow eyes. Made from micronized suture material, Sculptra can correct facial wasting with long term results after only a few treatment sessions. People with mild lipoatrophy will require fewer treatments than those with severe lipoatrophy.

Sculptra® is a safe, synthetic material that is composed of poly-L-lactic acid.  Poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA) is a biocompatible (does not harm the body), biodegradable (able to be broken down by the body) material that has been widely used for many years in surgical products. Sculptra is injected below the surface of the skin in the area of fat loss. It provides a gradual and significant increase in skin thickness, improving the appearance of folds and sunken areas.

Sculptra® has been safely used outside the United States since 1999 in over 150,000 patients under the trade names New-Fill™ and Sculptra®.  Sculptra® is not made from human or animal sources and does not require a skin test.

Lasting Results

The effects of Sculptra® are enduring. In a clinical study, effects lasted for up to 2 years after the first treatment session in most patients. The results from Sculptra® are not immediate; Sculptra® provides a gradual increase in skin thickness. We generally see patients every four weeks to decide if additional injections are needed. Touch-up treatments may be needed to maintain the desired effects. Sculptra® is injected into the skin for restoration and/or correction of the signs of facial fat loss (lipoatrophy) in people with human immunodeficiency virus.

Important Safety Information

You should not use Sculptra® if you are allergic to any ingredient of Sculptra®. Sculptra® should not be injected while you have an active skin infection or inflammation in the treatment area.

Side effects of Sculptra® may include the delayed appearance of small bumps under the skin in the treated area. Generally these bumps are not visible and may only be noticed when pressing on the treated area. Other side effects may include injection-related events at the site of injection, such as bleeding, tenderness or discomfort, redness, bruising or swelling.

Sculptra has been FDA approved for facial atrophy associated with HIV disease and therapy.

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