Radiesse

 

Radiesse (formerly Radiance) is biocompatible, non-toxic, non-allergenic filler that reduces the appearance of wrinkles and skin folds around the mouth and nose, and fills certain scars.

Popular for its long-lasting results, Radiesse benefits should be evident for two years or more.

Is Radiesse Right for You?

Radiesse candidates are typically between 35 and 60. Radiesse usually provides up to 80 per cent improvement immediately after treatment. Since Radiesse is temporary, treatments must be repeated over the years to maintain the benefit. Alternative treatments or surgical procedures may be more appropriate in years to come, as your condition changes. Discuss expectations with your doctor before treatment.

The Radiesse Procedure

The Radiesse procedure is performed in the doctor's office. It is most often performed with local anaesthesia. Patients may experience minimal discomfort from the needle injection. Depending upon the extent of treatment, the procedure can take up to 15 minutes. Patients return home within minutes after the procedure.

The procedure involves injecting a compound of calcium hydroxyl apatite microspheres that are suspended in a carboxymethylcellulose gel. Calcium and phosphate ions, naturally occurring in our bodies, primarily make up the calcium hydroxyl apatite particles. The gel contains an organic compound of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen, as well as glycerine and sterile water. Thin connective tissue forms around the microspheres so that the microspheres act as a filler that remains permanently implanted at the site location.

· Step One: The doctor may select one or more injection points for each location to be treated. Antiseptic is also applied.

· Step Two: The doctor will identify the correct amount of Radiesse for the procedure.

· Step Three: The Radiesse filler is then injected beneath the skin, under the dermis and sub cutis layer.

Results are fully evident within one week. Radiesse can last two years or more, but touch-ups may be necessary throughout this time period.

Recovery after Radiesse Treatment

There may be minimal swelling, which usually subsides in 24 to 36 hours. There may also be some discomfort and bruising. The discomfort can be managed with medications. Normal activities can be resumed immediately; however, patients are advised to stay out of the sun.

Complications and Risks of Radiesse

A rare complication might be the appearance of nodules which would require steroid treatment or surgical intervention. Unmanageable pain or any symptoms that are progressive or abnormal should be reported to the doctor immediately. Your doctor can tell you more about possible complications and the remedies associated with each complication.

Alternative and Additional Treatments

There may be alternative treatment options, depending on your condition. Other minimally invasive procedures include collagen injections, Restylane and Fat Fillers. For severe signs of aging, surgical procedures may be more appropriate, such as a facelift. Your doctor may recommend additional treatments in conjunction with Radiesse, such as chemical peel, laser skin resurfacing or microdermabrasion.

Important RADIESSE Volumizing Filler Treatment Considerations
RADIESSE Volumizing Filler is FDA-approved for sub dermal implantation for the correction of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds, such as nasolabial folds. After injection, patients may experience redness, bruising, swelling or other local side effects. Most side effects of treatment resolve within a few days. More rare side effects may include swelling that lasts longer, unevenness or firmness in the area injected, and as with any injection, there may be a risk of infection.

¹ Berlin A, Hussain M, Goldberg D. (2008) Calcium Hydroxylapatite Filler for Facial Rejuvenation: A Histologic and Immunohistochemical Analysis. Dermatologic Surgery, Volume 34, S64-S67.

² Bass LS, Smith S, Busso M, McClaren M. (2010) Calcium Hydroxylapatite (Radiesse) for Treatment of Nasolabial Folds: Long-Term Safety and Efficacy Results, Aesthetic Surgery Journal, 30 (2), 235-238.

³ Moers-Carpi MM, Opi Tufet J. Calcium Hydroxylapatite (RADIESSE^®) versus Nonanimal Stabilized Hyaluronic Acid (Restylane^®) for the Correction of Nasolabial Folds: a 60 patient, 12-Month, Multicenter, Prospective, Randomized, Controlled, Split-Face Trial. Dermatol Surg 2008;34: 210-215.

⁴ Moers-Carpi M, Vogt S, Martinez Santos B, Planas J, Rovira Vallves S, and Howell DJ. A Multicenter, Randomized Trial Comparing Calcium Hydroxylapatite (RADIESSE^®) to Two Hyaluronic Acids (Juvéderm^® and Perlane^®) for Treatment of Nasolabial Folds. 205 Patients. Dermatol Surg, 2007; 33: S144-S151.

⁵ Based on a clinical study of 50 patients. Split face treatments of RADIESSE Volumizing Filler alone and RADIESSE Volumizing Filler mixed with 2% lidocaine were given to patients. Significant pain reduction is defined as a 2 point reduction on the Visual Analog Scale (VAS). Data on file.

⁶ Sundaram H, Voigts B, Beer K, Meland M. (2010) Comparison of the Rheological Properties of Viscosity and Elasticity in Two Categories of Soft Tissue Fillers: Calcium Hydroxylapatite and Hyaluronic Acid, Dermatol Surg, 36 (s3), 1859-1865.

微晶瓷（前身為輻射）是生物相容性，無毒性，無致敏性填料，可減少皺紋和皮膚褶皺的外觀在嘴和鼻子，並填寫一定的疤痕。

通俗的來說，其長期持久的結果，微晶瓷的好處是顯而易見的兩年或兩年以上。

RADIESSE適合你嗎？

微晶瓷的候選人通常在35〜60之間。 RADIESSE通常提供高達80％的改善後，立即處理。 RADIESSE是暫時的，治療必須重複多年來保持的利益。替代療法或外科手術可能更適合在未來幾年內，為您的病情變化。治療前與您的醫生討論期望。

該過程涉及注入鈣羥基磷灰石微球懸浮在羧甲基纖維素凝膠的化合物。鈣，磷離子，在我們的身體自然產生的，主要是鈣羥基磷灰石顆粒。該凝膠含有的有機化合物的碳，氫，和氧，以及甘油和無菌水。薄結締組織周圍形成微球，使微球作為填料保持在站點位置永久植入。

•步驟一：醫生可能會選擇一個或多個注射點的每個位置來對待。消毒也有應用。

第二步：醫生將確定正確數量的微晶瓷的程序。

第三步：微晶瓷填料，然後注入下方的皮膚下的真皮和真皮層子。

結果在一周內完全明顯。 RADIESSE可以持續兩年或兩年以上，但在整個這段時間內潤色可能是必要的。

RADIESSE治療後的恢復

有可能是最小的腫脹，通常在24至36小時內消退。也可能有一些不適感和瘀傷。可與藥物管理的不適。正常的活動可以立即恢復，但患者應留出了太陽。

並發症和風險的RADIESSE

RADIESSE程序

一種罕見的並發症，可能是結節外觀，這就需要類固醇治療或外科手術治療。難以控制的疼痛，是進步的或不正常的症狀，應立即報告醫生。你的醫生可以告訴你更多關於可能出現的並發症，並與各並發症的補救措施。

替代性和額外的處理

有可能是其他的治療方案，根據您的病情。其他微創手術包括注射膠原蛋白，玻尿酸和脂肪填充料。對於嚴重老化的跡象，外科手術可能更合適，如換裝。你的醫生可能會建議額外的的治療微晶瓷的結合，如化學剝脫，激光換膚或磨皮。

替代性和額外的處理

有可能是其他的治療方案，根據您的病情。其他微創手術包括注射膠原蛋白，玻尿酸和脂肪填充料。對於嚴重老化的跡象，外科手術可能更合適，如換裝。你的醫生可能會建議額外的的治療微晶瓷的結合，如化學剝脫，激光換膚或磨皮。