What is Radiesse™ ?

Radiesse™ is an FDA approved, long lasting injectable filler used for wrinkle correction in several different areas of the face. There is no skin test required for this product, so treatment can be done the day of you consult with Dr. Awada. Radiesse™ remains soft and pliable and will take on the characteristics of the surrounding tissue so you will never look over corrected or overdone. Radiesse™ is used world wide for soft tissue augmentation and enhancement and is easily injected with minimal recovery and no downtime.

What are the side effects of Radiesse™ ?

There are few reported side effects with use of Radiesse; However, some common injected related reactions may occur such as:

• Temporary edema (swelling)
• Mild and temporary pain/discomfort
• Mild itching at or around the injection site

Where can Radiesse™ be used?

Radiesse™ can be used in several different areas of the face such as:

• Deep smile creases around the mouth (known as the nasolabial folds)
• Marionette lines around the mouth or chin
• Vertical lip lines

Who should not have Radiesse™ ?

• Pregnant or breast feeding women
• Patients with known susceptibility to keloid formation or hypertrophic scarring