Radiesse - a preparation for contour plastics

Many women have heard about hyaluronic acid injections (beauty injections). But this widespread method of getting rid of age-related changes is starting to lose ground, yielding to progressive alternative remedies. A special place among them is occupied by Radiesse. Intimate contouring is also popular in our clinic.

Radiesse Injection Key Features

External attractiveness is often determined by the condition of the skin; due to age, it begins to lose its former elasticity, sag and slide down. Depressions and bruises appear under the eyes, nasolabial folds become pronounced, the corners of the eyes and eyelids fall, wrinkles become bright. Many women are wary of surgery and are looking for a more gentle way to correct age-related changes.

This is where the effective method of contouring the chin, nose, cheekbones, volume and shape of the lips, carried out with the help of Radiesse, comes to the podium. This lifting method has received many positive reviews, which guarantees its effectiveness, given many years of experience. Radiesse is a completely painless technique that does not require anesthesia.

Benefits of Calcium Hydroxyapatite Injections

Radiesse has gained popularity not only among patients; cosmetologists also give a lot of good reviews about this method of correction. In our Plastic Surgery Center, whose branches are located in Kiev, Poltava, you can make an appointment and use this service. We offer other procedures, for example, face lipofilling is in demand

Radiesse has been actively used by leading European beauty clinics for more than 20 years, this is due to a number of advantages of the method:

• longer effect in comparison with injections of hyaluronic acid (1.5-2 g);
• a high level of biocompatibility, which indicates the complete absence of possible allergic manifestations;
• complete and rapid elimination of drug residues from the body;
• the effect of lifting procedures.

Radiesse is absolutely safe for humans. The affordable cost of the filler also becomes a big advantage, its price is an order of magnitude lower than the standard procedures for eliminating age-related changes.

Composition and mechanism of action of Radiesse

The product is based on calcium hydroxyapatite. By the way, this original compound is no longer used in any cosmetic preparation. Radiesse has received full FDA (Food and Drug-Administration) approval.

Calcium hydroxyapatite, which is the main active substance of the volumizer, has a number of advantages:

• the drug is similar to the components of bone tissue;
• has hypoallergenic properties;
• is not rejected by the body;
• stimulates the natural production of collagen;
• helps to smooth wrinkles;
• thanks to the lifting effect, it removes scars and small scars.

In addition to calcium hydroxyapatite, the filler also contains an auxiliary component. This is a gel, the task of which is to transport the active substance to the tissues. The ingredient is completely and quickly excreted from the body within 30 days and does not pose any threat to health.

Indications for use

Radiesse gives a voluminous and long-lasting lifting effect. With the help of the preparation, the skin is rejuvenated, and it gets the opportunity to increase the natural production of collagen and elastin, which guarantees an excellent and long-lasting result.

The procedure is designed to solve the following problems:

• an increase in the volume of soft tissues (this is the only drug that has received FDA approval for its introduction in the areas of the hands);
• correction of the shape of the cheeks, chin, cheekbones and the tip of the nose;
• smoothing of wrinkles and correction of nasolabial folds;
• removal of scars and scars;
• improving the condition of the neck and facial contours.

This drug has already been used by many women in Poltava and Kiev. The reviews of our patients can be found on the clinic's website, and there you can also study their before and after photos.

Contraindications to the use of Radiesse

Like any, even the most gentle cosmetic product, the filler has a number of contraindications. They are much less due to the non-allergenicity and high biocompatibility of the product.

Contraindications for using Radiesse include:

• dermatological pathologies;
• epilepsy of any level;
• diabetes;
• infectious diseases in the acute stage;
• blood clotting problems.

It is not recommended to carry out the procedure during pregnancy and lactation. Whether this technique is suitable for you is determined by the doctor at the stage of the first consultation.

Procedure steps

The first step is a consultation with a specialist. The doctor collects the patient's history, talks to him, listens to complaints and collects all the necessary information. The procedure is carried out without anesthesia, but if desired, the doctor will lower the threshold of perception by an application method (cream or ointment). The feeder is inserted using a flexible cannula or disposable needle. After the end of the procedure, the skin is treated with an antiseptic, and a healing ointment is additionally applied.

rehabilitation after injections Radiesse

The recovery period after the procedure takes about a day. During this time, the patient should apply ice compresses to the filler injection area.

After the injection, you must adhere to a number of recommendations:

• on the first day after the injection of the filler, do not use makeup, cleansers, avoid contact with water;
• within 2 days, exclude taking medications that thin the blood (these include fish oil, aspirin, ibuprofen, vitamin E, etc.);
• for 2 weeks, you will have to refuse to visit the sauna, you should not take a hot bath, go to the beach and sunbathe.

In general, rehabilitation takes place quickly and almost imperceptibly, only in extreme cases a slight swelling can be observed, which disappears within the next day.

The doctors of our center Clinic of Plastic Cosmetic Surgery in their practice face many questions regarding this procedure. We decided to select the most frequent ones and tell about them:

How often can Radiesse be done?

The effect of the filler lasts for a long time, at least 1.5-2 years. Repetition of the procedure increases the time of its effectiveness. Doctors advise to do a second injection no earlier than 2-3 months after the injection of the filler. This is due to the timing of the biodegradation of the active component.

Can Radiesse be injected under the eyes?

Fine wrinkles in this area noticeably age the face. Radiesse is an excellent option for eliminating such problems for both women and men.

Is Calcium Hydroxyapatite Safe?

CaHA is the main active ingredient of Radiesse. Before he entered the world of cosmetology, calcium hydroxyapatite was tested for a long time on animals. The drug has proven and confirmed its absolute safety for the human body. Filler does not cause side effects, and its auxiliary gel is completely eliminated from the body. The microspherical structure of CaHA does not migrate, remaining exclusively at the injection site.

Possible complications after Radiesse

Long-term and successful experience of using this procedure indicates that any complications occur in extremely extreme cases. Unpleasant manifestations such as redness, slight skin irritation, numbness and itching may appear. Usually, such phenomena disappear without a trace 2-3 days after the injection of the filler.

In our center, contour plastics are performed by professionals, doctors of the highest category with vast experience. Our dermatologists are constantly improving their skills and abilities, they regularly take courses to improve their qualifications. This minimizes the incidence of side effects. Turning to our clinic, you trust yourself to professionals and get complete safety and long-term, lasting results.

How much does contouring with Radiesse cost?

The cost of the procedure is set on an individual basis. The price of contouring is influenced by the volume and complexity of future work, the condition of the patient's skin. You can get accurate information and find out how much calcium hydroxyapatite injections cost at the first consultation with your doctor. You can get acquainted with the approximate prices on the company's website, and make an appointment there.