Joel A. Sabean, M.D. Dermatology Center of Southern Maine

Whether you’re longing to reverse the common signs of aging or address a health issue that otherwise would require an invasive treatment, you have more options in looking and feeling better with Radiesse™. Developed with safety and longevity in mind, Radiesse is a new generation injectable filler that offers superior versatility for both cosmetic and reconstructive use without surgery. What sets Radiesse apart from other dermal fillers? The answer is in its durability, longevity, and versatility. The unique composition of Radiesse provides immediate visual improvement common with other fillers, along with the benefit of long-lasting results. This is because Radiesse is made of very tiny, smooth calcium hydroxylapatite (CaHA) microspheres. The microspheres (particles) form a scaffold through which your body’s own collagen grows, and this produces the desired long-term effect. These unique advantages make Radiesse the ideal choice for facial shaping and contouring.

When you compare Radiesse™ to other soft tissue fillers used for facial contouring, you’ll find that there really is no comparison to the safety, effectiveness, versatility, and long-lasting results that Radiesse has to offer.

Used to restore and reshape obvious signs of facial aging, Radiesse does more than other fillers that simply chase wrinkles. Its unique contouring ability allows physicians to treat large areas of the face in one procedure. For the first three months after injection, Radiesse initially performs as a filler substance by plumping up the skin. Then thanks to its collagen-generating properties, Radiesse actually stimulates new tissue development for extended correction for up to 12 to 24 months.

Radiesse produces longer-lasting results than its competitors, which saves you time and money. Unlike other fillers that often require multiple re-injections stretched out over weeks or even months to maintain optimal results, Radiesse’s unique longevity reduces the need for costly and time-consuming re-injections. Radiesse also allows you to resume your daily activities almost immediately.

Whether you’re considering Radiesse to reduce signs of facial aging or you require a more reconstructive or therapeutic use, you can rest assured that extensive research and testing has gone into making Radiesse an extremely safe and versatile filler. When you add up the advantages, you’ll see that Radiesse may be the right choice for your needs.

Nothing shows our age quite like our face. Aging, fat loss, and the pull of gravity, eventually create noticeable changes in the area under the eyes, along the cheekbone, and down to the base of the jaw. That’s where Radiesse™ can help.

Radiesse is an injectable filler that offers a non-surgical approach to shaping and contouring the face. Touted as a superior filler by physicians and patients alike, Radiesse offers immediate and longer-lasting results compared to most other fillers.

No matter what procedure you’re considering, Radiesse offers unmatched versatility and years of extensive research and testing to prove its safety and effectiveness. Any form of facial contouring with Radiesse is performed as a non-surgical, minimally invasive out-patient procedure in a physician’s office.

Results are immediate and only require one or two long-lasting treatments, which means Radiesse is also cost-effective – saving you time and money. And while treatment results may vary, results typically last months longer with Radiesse compared to other fillers.

The first step is to visit an experienced physician, like Dr. Sabean who uses Radiesse™. During your consultation, the doctor will examine your skin and discuss how Radiesse treatment can enhance the contour and shape of your face to restore a healthy and vital appearance. Since no skin-testing is required, you can receive treatment the same day if you desire.

After a thorough cleansing of the area to be treated, Radiesse will be injected under the skin in a continuous stream through a very fine needle into the appropriate facial planes needed for augmentation and contouring. Many people prefer to have a topical anaesthetic applied before treatment or to have regional local anaesthetic injected to reduce discomfort.

As a non-surgical approach, Radiesse treatment involves a simple in-office procedure that can be completed quickly and conveniently. Typically, you will see some mild swelling or redness at the injection sites that may last 1-2 days. You may “feel” Radiesse for about two weeks. It will feel completely natural after two weeks. In most cases, you can return to your routine activities immediately following the procedure. Dr. Sabean will provide you with any specific instructions.

The placement of Radiesse provides volume and correction without the need to over correct – a clear advantage over many other filler products. Therefore, your doctor can mold, shape, and sculpt your face to provide immediate and optimal improvement.

Congratulations! You have successfully completed your Radiesse contouring treatment. In facial applications, Radiesse should provide a correction that lasts about one to two years, with an occasional touch-up as needed.

Does it hurt?
Patient reactions vary, so injections of ANY filler may be accompanied by either a topical or injectable anesthetic. Please consult with your physician for more information.

How long will Radiesse™ last?
In facial applications, Radiesse should provide a correction that lasts around one to two years(with an occasional touchup). 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 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 two to three years.

Will Radiesse become hard or 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 twenty 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 seven years now 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.

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

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

Is Radiesse approved?
Yes, Radiesse is approved for use in U.S., Europe, Canada, and various other countries. For more detail on these approvals, please visit our Regulatory section.

RADIESSE - BEFORE AND AFTER PHOTOS

Nasolabial folds (Smile Lines)