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Semi-Permanent Fillers
Radiesse®
Radiesse (Radiance) is a pure, synthetic compound with a record of safety that extends more than 25 years. It is comprised of microspheres of calcium hydroxylapatite, combined with an aqueous gel. The key element of Radiesse is identical to the chemical structure of calcium naturally present in the human body. Throughout its life, Radiesse remains soft and flexible and also exceptionally compatible with the body.
Prior to its introduction, the Radiesse formula was extensively tested in the United States and Europe. No serious reactions or rejections have been reported to date.
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When injected, the cream-like texture of Radiesse feels soft and natural. Unlike temporary treatments that must be repeated, Radiesse may provide years of rejuvenation. However, the resorption rate is variable and we have had some patients in whom the material was gone by 6 months. It is gradually replaced by the body's own tissue, and slowly dissolves away in some cases up to seven years later.
Radiesse is FDA-approved for soft tissue marking in any anatomical location, vocal cord injection and oral and maxillofacial augmentation. FDA approval for facial implant is pending. Internationally, Radiesse has received approval for facial implant and treatment of stress urinary incontinence.
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SculptraTM
What Sculptra Does
Sculptra is an injectable product that restores and corrects the signs of facial fat loss by replacing lost volume. Sculptra provides an increase in skin thickness, helping to create a more natural facial appearance in those with facial lipoatrophy.
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Sculptra is composed of poly-L-lactic acid, a synthetic material. Sculptra is not made from human or animal sources and does not require a skin test. Poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA) is a biocompatible (does not harm the body), biodegradable (able to be broken down by the body) material that has been widely used for many years in surgical products. The effects are long-lasting; they were shown in a clinical study to last for up to 2 years after the first treatment session.
Sculptra is injected into the skin for restoration and/or correction of the signs of facial fat loss (lipoatrophy) in people with human immunodeficiency virus.
You should not use Sculptra if you are allergic to any ingredient of Sculptra. Sculptra should not be injected while you have an active skin infection or inflammation in the treatment area.
Side effects of Sculptra may include the delayed appearance of small bumps under the skin in the treated area. Generally these bumps are not visible and may only be noticed when pressing on the treated area. Other side effects may include injection-related events at the site of injection, such as bleeding, tenderness or discomfort, redness, bruising or swelling.
For more information about Sculptra, please see call our office today at 858-453-7224 or our toll-free line, 877-336-5900, to schedule your complimentary personal consultation.
Photos courtesy of Dermik Laboratories