Does it hurt?
Patient reactions vary, so injections of ANY filler may be accompanied by either a topical or injectable anesthetic. Your clinician will discuss this with you in detail.

How long will Radiesse™ last?
In facial applications, Radiesse should provide a correction that lasts around 1 to 2 years (with an occasional touch up). Individual results may vary, affected by age, metabolism, skin type, lifestyle and muscle activity.

How quickly can I return to my normal activities?
Approximately 24 hours following injection of Radiesse, most swelling and/or redness will have subsided. Some patients return to work immediately following injection, while others may need 24 hours.

Is Radiesse permanent?
No. The gel carrier dissipates over a few months allowing for new tissue infiltration. The CaHA particles gradually break down and are metabolized over 2 to 3 years.

Will Radiesse become hard and noticeable to touch?
No. Radiesse will remain soft and pliable and will take on the characteristics of the surrounding soft tissue.

Will I need a skin test?
No pre-testing is required due to Radiesse’s unique synthetic product formulation and biocompatibility profile.

What is Radiesse composed of?
Radiesse is composed of synthetic calcium hydroxylapatite (CaHA) microspheres suspended in a gel carrier.
CaHA is a biomaterial with over 20 years of use in orthopedics, neurosurgery, dentistry and ophthalmology, and is the primary mineral constituent of bone and teeth. The semi-solid nature of Radiesse is created by suspending CaHA in a common water-based carrier, also used in a large array of products.
Radiesse is synthetic CaHA that has similar characteristics to bone and teeth, and is naturally compatible with the body. It has been tested extensively in clinical trials for over 7 years with exceptional safety and efficacy results.

How many treatments will I require?
Some patients may achieve an optimal correction on their first injection. For other patients, variability in the rate of tissue in-growth may require a touch-up to achieve an optimal correction.

Are there any side effects?
There are few reported side effects. However, some common injection-related reactions may occur such as edema, swelling, pain, itching, discoloration and tenderness at the injection site. These are all temporary and should disappear within 24 hours.

What if I am taking medication?
Radiesse should not be applied to patients while on aspirin regimen or while taking other medications that could inhibit the healing process. Please consult your physician / clinician for more information.

Can Radiesse be injected over other implants?
Radiesse should NOT be implanted on patients with implants or materials still in place.

Is Radiesse approved?
Yes. Radiesse is approved for use in the U.S., Europe, Canada, and various other countries.

How much does the treatment cost?
The cost varies from one individual to another depending on the amount of the medication needed to obtain the desired effect. During the initial visit, the patient informs the clinician on what area(s) is desired to be treated. This will assist the clinician in determining the expected cost of the treatment.