Radiesse® is a dermal filler that can be used to add volume to certain areas of the face and/or to rejuvenate the skin. Dr. Kevin Sadati is a board certified facial plastic surgeon and expert injector in Orange County who frequently uses Radiesse to provide his patients with the facial characteristics and/or rejuvenated appearance they desire.
What Areas of the Face Can Radiesse Address?
Radiesse is an FDA-approved dermal filler that can be used instead of an implant device to augment the cheeks, chin and the nose. It is also approved for use in addressing the signs of aging in various areas of the face and improving the appearance of certain types of scars. Dr. Sadati frequently uses dermal fillers to enhance his patients' appearances at …show more content…
Radiesse is composed of calcium hydroxylapatite (CaHA) microspheres. These microspheres are suspended in carboxymethylcellulose, which is a biocompatible gel. Since CaHA is naturally found within the bones, an immune or chronic inflammatory response is unlikely. Furthermore, the carboxymethylcellulose in which it is suspended does not require allergy testing.
Why Do Wrinkles Appear on the Face?
As we age, our body reduces the amount of collagen it produces; thus, leading to the formation of wrinkles. However, Radiesse is designed to stimulate the natural production of collagen, which increases the amount of time the results achieved with this treatment last: With this product, results can last up to 18 months.
For Rejuvenation Purposes, What Issues Can Radiesse Improve?
Dr. Kevin Sadati uses Radiesse at his office in Orange County to address:
Deep smile lines – these lines run from each side of the nose to the corners of the mouth and are also referred to as the nasolabial folds. This facial characteristic can make an individual appear tired and aged. Pre-Jowl folds – these folds develop when volume is lost in the lower portion of the face. The folds develop on each side of the lower face, extending to the outer corners of the
What Areas of the Face Can Radiesse Address?
Radiesse is an FDA-approved dermal filler that can be used instead of an implant device to augment the cheeks, chin and the nose. It is also approved for use in addressing the signs of aging in various areas of the face and improving the appearance of certain types of scars. Dr. Sadati frequently uses dermal fillers to enhance his patients' appearances at …show more content…
Radiesse is composed of calcium hydroxylapatite (CaHA) microspheres. These microspheres are suspended in carboxymethylcellulose, which is a biocompatible gel. Since CaHA is naturally found within the bones, an immune or chronic inflammatory response is unlikely. Furthermore, the carboxymethylcellulose in which it is suspended does not require allergy testing.
Why Do Wrinkles Appear on the Face?
As we age, our body reduces the amount of collagen it produces; thus, leading to the formation of wrinkles. However, Radiesse is designed to stimulate the natural production of collagen, which increases the amount of time the results achieved with this treatment last: With this product, results can last up to 18 months.
For Rejuvenation Purposes, What Issues Can Radiesse Improve?
Dr. Kevin Sadati uses Radiesse at his office in Orange County to address:
Deep smile lines – these lines run from each side of the nose to the corners of the mouth and are also referred to as the nasolabial folds. This facial characteristic can make an individual appear tired and aged. Pre-Jowl folds – these folds develop when volume is lost in the lower portion of the face. The folds develop on each side of the lower face, extending to the outer corners of the