Radiesse®
When you reach a certain age, time makes itself known with signs of aging across your face. With the right injectable from board-certified nurse practitioner Charles Jovellano at Natural Beauty Fifth Avenue, you can recapture youth and feel better about how you look. Radiesse® is an FDA-approved filler for facial folds and wrinkles.
How Radiesse® Works
Radiesse® is known as a biostimulatory filler that produces instant volume. It also stimulates the production of collagen and elastin, allowing the results to last longer than perhaps some other injectables. Skin quality and texture are both meant to improve with the injection of Radiesse®.
Volume loss is common as we age and when you crave a more youthful appearance, Radiesse® can deliver. As fillers go, Radiesse® is a versatile and somewhat firm injectable.
Areas That Can Be Treated by Radiesse®
Radiesse® is used to target aging on multiple areas of the face and is especially effective on medium to severe wrinkles and folds around the mouth and nose and areas of fat loss including:
- Smile lines
- Marionette lines
- Pre-jowl folds
- Corners of the mouth
- Cheeks
- Chin
- Jawline
- Buttocks
This injectable has also been approved for the rejuvenation of the backs of the hands.
Components of Radiesse®
Radiesse® is a firm, thick material, especially when compared to hyaluronic acid-based injectables. This makes it appropriate for treating thick skin or areas over bone, particularly the jawline and cheeks.
- Calcium-based microspheres
- Biocompatible substances
- Absorbed by the body and metabolized over time
- Promote dermal remodeling
- Boost collagen formation
What to Expect from a Radiesse® Treatment
It is a good idea to plan to take time off from work or obligations when you have any injectable treatment planned. Downtime is usually not necessary and most people return to their normal routine immediately, but it is wise to make space in your schedule that minimizes strenuous activity or sunlight exposure.
After an initial consultation with Natural Beauty Fifth Avenue, your Radiesse® treatment will be customized to your unique dosage needs and an appointment will be added to the calendar. This is generally what to expect:
- An in-office treatment that requires only local anesthesia.
- Treatment lasts about 30 minutes, depending on how many injections are needed.
- No recovery time at the medical spa is needed but you may have some swelling, bruising and redness at the injection site.
- Results are immediately visible but full results can take up to 3 months to show.
- Long-term results can last for up to two years before a repeat procedure is needed.
Fast Facts About Radiesse® Injectable
It’s important to learn as much as you can about this treatment before investing in this procedure. Your provider will educate you on the many facets of this innovation and whether it is appropriate for your skin concerns. Here are a few must-knows:
- Volume is immediately added to the skin.
- Face contours are improved.
- Collagen and elastin production are improved.
- Expect softer smile lines and cheekbone definition.
- Anticipate natural-looking, long-lasting results.
- The gel must break down on its own and cannot be dissolved.
Is Radiesse® Right for You?
At Natural Beauty Fifth Avenue, board-certified nurse practitioner Charles Jovellano offers personalized care and discusses all the skin treatments that might be appropriate for your age, skin type, and beauty goals. Book a consultation today to discover more about Radiesse® and explore the injectable treatments that are perfect for you.
