Next-Generation Radiesse®: A Backgrounder on Injectable Dermal Fillers
With more and more Americans turning to non-surgical cosmetic rejuvenation in pursuit of a youthful appearance, the demand for dermal filler procedures continues to grow. Now, Radiesse® enters the aesthetic scene as the newest weapon that comes in a syringe to treat facial wrinkles and folds. It not only restores volume, but also stimulates the body’s own tissue to produce new collagen for beautiful results that last longer than the former leading filler and avoids the risks of permanent implants.
Collagen: Where It All Began
When bovine collagen was introduced as the first injectable facial filler in the late 1980s, there was much anticipation about its promise to fill in wrinkles and promote a more youthful appearance. However, the fanfare surrounding this introduction was quickly replaced with the filler’s potential drawbacks, including:
- Allergic reactions – Animal-derived filler material posed allergy risk for some patients, and skin tests were required prior to treatment
- Limited duration – Typical results lasted only 2-3 months
- Limited use – Worked only on fine, superficial lines
While human-derived collagen offered an allergy-free alternative to bovine collagen, this filler material could not meet the growing desire for longer-lasting results and enhanced correction of deeper wrinkles and creases.
Hyaluronic Acids: A Step in the Right Direction
In the early 2000s the hyaluronic acid-based products arrived on the scene. These fillers are made of a natural substance in the body and are used to augment lines and wrinkles. Unlike bovine collagen, hyaluronic acid (HA) fillers eliminated the need for skin test, permitting same-day treatment. But like collagen, HAs have their fair share of limitations, including:
- Short-acting results – Correction lasts five to six months on average, with some physicians recommending injections three times a year
- Increased cost – Expensive, repeat treatments add up
- Discomfort – Compounded without the anesthetic lidocaine, HA injections can be painful
Radiesse®: Raising the Bar for the Aesthetic Treatment of Nasolabial Folds
The introduction of Radiesse, the next-generation cosmetic dermal filler, marks a new day for those who demand more from an injectable beauty treatment. That’s because Radiesse lasts longer and does more than just fill facial wrinkles. Only Radiesse offers advanced calcium-based microsphere technology that restores volume and naturally promotes the growth of the body’s own collagen – delivering a longer-lasting solution to treat wrinkles and folds, such as the ones that form with age from the nose to the corners of the mouth. Moreover, scientific studies show that facial wrinkles maintain the cosmetic correction over the long term without surgery or the risks associated with a permanent filler or surgery.
Now approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the correction of facial wrinkles and folds, next-generation Radiesse is attainable to all women and men desiring immediate, visible improvement with longer lasting results.
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