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 What is Radiesse™? Radiesse™, approved in 2006, is a calcium-based gel filler used to fill moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds, such as nasal labial folds – the creases that extend from the corner of your nose to the corner of your mouth. The gel base of Radiesse™ provides immediate filling of the wrinkles and folds. Because the tiny calcium spheres may stimulate your own collagen, Radiesse™ typically lasts longer than hyaluranic acid-based fillers, sometimes six months or more. Do Radiesse™ injections hurt? As with any filler injections, Radiesse™ injections can be painful. A topical anesthetic will be applied to the area to be treated, and Dr. Black may use a dental block (injectable anesthesia) if needed to reduce discomfort. What can I expect after treatment? Immediately following treatment redness, bruising or swelling may be present. These typically resolve within a few days. An ice pack will be applied to the area after treatment to reduce swelling and bruising. How do I know which filler I want? Dr. Black will evaluate the areas you want treated and determine which filler will give you the best results. Sometimes a combination of fillers is used to achieve the desired effect. Questions? Call Las Colinas Dermatology at (972) 432-0300 to schedule a consultation. |
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Alison A. Black, M.D.
440 W. IH635, Suite 365 • Irving, Texas 75063
(972) 432-0300