plumps wrinkles
stimulates collagen formation
long lasting
What is Radiesse
Radiesse falls into the category of injectables known as biostimulatory cosmetic fillers. Beyond its ability to immediately restore volume to your skin by filling in hollowed out areas, Radiesse has also been shown to stimulate the body’s natural collagen production within the skin. This collagen stimulation further restores the skins elasticity in a manner that is completely natural. Radiesse is used in the smoothing of deep wrinkles. As a dermal filler, it can be used to treat folds, wrinkles, asymmetry and hollowness.
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How does Radiesse work?
Radiesse is made of calcium hydroxyapatite (CaHA) gel microspheres that work immediately upon injection. CaHA is made up of ions of phosphate and calcium, which occur naturally in the human body.
The injectable gel initially does all the work of filling in the volume you want. As time goes on, though, the CaHA stimulates your naturally-occurring collagen, allowing your skin to produce more of its own filler. The hydrogen, oxygen, and carbon in the gel help to create a structure that mimics connective tissue.
Eventually, the CaHA absorbs back into your body, leaving your collagen in its place. Because of the science behind Radiesse, treatment results can last for well over a year — even up to two years for some people.
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Targeted areas for Radiesse
People who receive Radiesse injections tend to get them in areas of the face, particularly around the nose and mouth, where the skin is wrinkled or folded. It’s used to fill laugh lines and restore a youthful appearance to the skin. In some cases, Radiesse can be used to fill in deep scars.
Radiesse can be used to fill in lost volume in the back of your hands as well. It’s also indicated for people with HIV who have lost fat in areas of their face.