At Illuminesse, we are also trained in the advanced uses of fillers for cheek augmentation, nasal re-shaping. restoring cheek volume, and also hand rejuvenating.
To ensure product authenticity and safety, The Illuminesse Clinic only Radiesse® purchased directly from it's parent company.
Why Dermal Fillers?
For patients with well-defined wrinkles or creases, such as the fold between their nose and mouth and marionette lines around the mouth, most cosmetic practitioners agree that injectable fillers are the best non-surgical treatment available to date. At Illuminesse, we are also trained in the advanced uses of fillers for cheek augmentation, nasal re-shaping. restoring cheek volume, and also hand rejuvenating.
Radiesse® is a next-generation cosmetic filler which replaces lost volume and restores youthful contours to the skin to smooth away moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds.
They are also great for filling and plumping the lips like Movie stars.
The Radiesse® Difference
Radiesse® is made of tiny, smooth calcium hydroxylapatite microspheres suspended in an aqueous gel. These molecules add fullness to lost volume in areas of facial folds, and have effects which are even longer lasting than the hyaluronic-based fillers (such as Restylane and Juvederm). Radiesse encourages the body to naturally produce more of it's own collagen. This additional benefit of Radiesse makes it a longer lasting filler then either Restylane or Juvederm. Radiesse typically last up to 18 months. Depending on factors such as the depth of the folds, areas being treated, and patient desires, we can determine the correct filler for you, and the correct amounts.
There is no need for an allergy test prior to Radiesse™ filler injections since the microspheres are comprised of calcium hydroxylapatite, a substance naturally found in the body.
For the first three months after Radiesse® treatment, it acts as a cosmetic filler, plumping up the skin and diminishing age lines. Then, Radiesse® microspheres stimulate natural collagen growth, actually causing new tissue development for extended results (up to two years). In addition, Radiesse® is useful in the treatment of scars and chin dimples.
THE PROCEDURE
Before receiving treatment, you should stop taking aspirin, Vitamin E supplements, and fish oil supplements, as these can increase bruising or bleeding at the injection site and may also lengthen your healing time. Your doctor will advise you if any other medications you are taking could interfere with your treatment, and these medications should be avoided as well. If you have any other health concerns, make sure to share these with your doctor, as well.
A mild anesthetic is advised, although not always necessary. It may be topical, or a dental block as requested by a patient. Fillers are injected directly into the skin in tiny amounts by an ultrafine needle, resulting in minimal discomfort. The procedure is simple, convenient and the results are practically instantaneous. Treatment time is approximately 20 minutes.
The results are seen instantaneously, although there may be some redness for a few days. Radiesse® lasts up t0 18 months.
When used with BOTOX® Cosmetic, Erbium Laser Resurfacing, Facial Peels, and our cosmeceuticals, the long-term results are excellent.
After Care
Radiesse® aftercare is simple and does not generally interfere with the daily routines of patients. Patients should avoid over exposure to heat and sunlight, as they might increase swelling and bruising at the injection site. Also, chemical peels, laser skin resurfacing, laser skin tightening, and other laser enhancements should be avoided as there is a chance that they may cause inflammation. Post-treatment pain should be minimal. A common complaint among those who have undergone Juverderm™ treatment is swelling, though this should subside in the first few days after the injection. Healing time varies from person to person, however, so some may experience redness and swelling slightly longer than others.
Doctors will advise their patients to avoid flexing their facial muscles in the area of treatment. Stretching your muscles can disturb the Radiesse® gel. For the first 24 hours after treatment, it is best to avoid sudden movements in the enhanced area. For example, a patient who has undergone a Radiesse® treatment for lip augmentation might be advised against excessive laughing, as this will stretch the surrounding muscles and may bother the Radiesse® gel. As part of the Radiesse® aftercare procedure, it is also advisable to use a cold pack as needed to reduce swelling and redness at the injection site.
NOTE: If you are considering Dermal fillers before a social event such as an important dinner, or wedding, we would advise against doing the procedure on the same day, although same day procedures are perfectly acceptable. This would be to make allowances for mild redness or swelling.
Natural Tips
Here are some all-natural over-the-counter remedies for discomfort you may feel. These tips help deal with the minor bruises and swelling.
Tea bag: Place a cooled tea bag on a bruise and leave it there for an extended period to help is heal faster (the best type would be comfrey, if you have it)
Vinegar: Soak a cloth with white vinegar and place it on your bruise for up to 60 minutes (cut it with distilled water if you don't like the smell).
Vitamin K: Eat leafy green vegetables days before fillers and you'll be more resistant to bruising. Aim for 60-80 mcg a day without taking supplements (for example, 1/4 cup broccoli has about 105 mcg, 1 tablespoon of mayonnaise has 11 mcg)
Witchhazel: Place a cloth soaked with distilled witch hazel to the area of the body that is swollen.
Ice packs: Always the old standby. Using them will reduce any redness and swelling.
Maintaining Radiesse® Results
The results of Radiesse® tend to last approximately 18 months. Some patients desire a touchup treatment during the first two weeks after their initial procedure. After this time, you may choose to undergo another Radiesse® treatment, and since each subsequent treatment tends to last longer than the previous one, your results can be easily maintained by seeing your doctor regularly. If you don’t choose to have additional Radiesse® injections, the calcium hydroxylapatite microspheres will absorb naturally into your skin, and leave no trace of a cosmetic filler. The resorption process, however, will be longer then either Restylane® or Juverderm™.
The most important thing to remember about Radiesse® treatment is that they are temporary and the effects will eventually fade.
Remember, you get the best results when Restylane® is used with BOTOX® Cosmetic, Erbium Laser Resurfacing, Facial Peels, and our cosmeceuticals.
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