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Radiesse
Radiesse® is an unique dermal filler that works by immediately replenishing lost volume and subsequently stimulating the body to produce new collagen, providing a natural and long-lasting result. Radiesse is composed of tiny calcium hydroxylapatite microspheres that are suspended in a gel-like solution. When injected into the skin, Radiesse can immediately add volume, soften the appearance of lines and folds, and provide a contouring effect. Over the following weeks, the skin begins to produce new collagen in response to the presence of the microspheres, which causes a visible lifting effect. Over time, the body absorbs the microspheres, but the long-term effects of the new collagen help maintain results for 12 months or longer in most patients.
Radiesse Treatment Areas
Radiesse is very popular among our Novato, Marin County patients, many of whom return for regular touch up treatments with Dr. Miguel Delgado, M.D. and our nurse injector, Ariel Kirk. The reason Radiesse is so popular is that it provides effective, long-lasting results for wide variety of cosmetic concerns. Here are some of the most common uses of Radiesse in our practice:
- Wrinkle filling: Wrinkles and lines appear as facial volume diminishes with age. When Radiesse is injected beneath wrinkles or folds in the skin, volume is increased and the depressed area is gently lifted, erasing lines and wrinkles. Radiesse is especially good for smoothing out nasolabial folds (“smile lines” that stretch from the corners of the nose to the corners of the mouth) and marionette lines (the lines that run from the corners of the mouth to the base of the chin).
- Lifting: To reverse sagging that occurs as we age, Dr. Delgado and his team skillfully inject Radiesse into strategic locations around the face. An immediate lifting and tightening of the skin can be seen. Used in this way, Radiesse can provide overall facial rejuvenation by lifting the skin and distributing facial volume more evenly.
- Contouring: Radiesse is an excellent choice for patients who want to enhance their cheekbones or jawline or correct nasal asymmetries. Dr. Delgado and his team use Radiesse to add structure and lift where it is missing, restoring youthful contours to the face.
- Hand rejuvenation: Like the face, hands are a visible reminder of the aging process. Radiesse can be used to restore volume and add structure to the hands. Injected into key locations, it can successfully hide visible bones and tendons, giving the hands a youthful appearance once again.
Lifting
To reverse sagging that occurs as we grow older, Dr. Delgado skillfully injects Radiesse into strategic locations around the face. As the gel lifts the depressed areas, an immediate lifting and tightening of the skin can be seen. Used in this way, Radiesse can provide overall facial rejuvenation by lifting the skin and distributing facial volume more evenly.
Contouring
Radiesse is an excellent choice for patients who want to enhance their cheekbones or jawline or correct nasal asymmetries. Dr. Delgado and his team use Radiesse to add structure and lift where it is missing, restoring youthful contours to the face.
Contouring
Radiesse is an excellent choice for patients who want to enhance their cheekbones or jawline or correct nasal asymmetries. Dr. Delgado and his team use Radiesse to add structure and lift where it is missing, restoring youthful contours to the face.
Treatment overview
Dr. Delgado and his expert nurse injector, Ariel Kirk, go to great lengths to ensure patient comfort during all procedures. While Radiesse is non-invasive, some people do find it uncomfortable. As such, Dr. Delgado and his nurse injectors typically administer lidocaine, a local anesthetic, before beginning the injections. We may also utilize other techniques, such as ice compresses or topical numbing creams, to lessen discomfort. In most cases, our patients receive multiple injections of Radiesse during a single visit. A treatment session typically lasts around 30 minutes and patients can resume normal activities right away.
Once Radiesse has been injected, the results will be immediately visible. Over the next few months, the effect of your treatment will continue to improve as your body increases its collagen production. While Radiesse is not permanent, the results are long-lasting.
Radiesse Consultation with Dr. Miguel Delgado M.D.
Radiesse is an excellent dermal filler for men and women who wish to reverse signs of aging including the appearance of moderate to severe wrinkles, folds and creases, sagging skin, and overall facial volume loss. There is no need for allergy testing with Radiesse because the active ingredient, calcium hydroxylapatite, is a naturally occurring substance in the body. If you want to learn more about how Radiesse can reverse signs of aging, please contact us to set up an initial consultation today.