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One injectable filler in particular is experiencing a huge rise in popularity right now. Despite the fact that Radiesse has been on the market since the mid-2000s, it has just had a bit of a breakthrough. Dermatologists praise it for its rare ability to combine the long-lasting, biostimulatory effects of Sculptra with some of the instant filling benefits of HA fillers like Restylane and Juvéderm.
The non-HAs mostly concentrate on this, even though it has been shown that hyaluronic acid fillers can also boost collagen synthesis. Just as its unique attributes reduce the likelihood of growing a "filler face". Radiesse(+), a version that contains lidocaine, was recently approved by the FDA for use in jaw augmentation, thus expanding the flexible possibilities available to doctors. Medical experts explain why Radiesse is gaining popularity these days in this article.
HA fillers have almost immediate results. In contrast hand, Biotimulatory fillers like Sculptra take three to four months to begin to show results. Offering the finest of both worlds, Radiesse finds the perfect middle ground. It gives patients both an immediate plump and the more steady volume gains brought on by collagen formation; this is a significant benefit.
The product's gel carrier, which begins to degrade after roughly three months, is what causes the filling appearance. But at that time, the calcium hydroxyapatite starts to stimulate collagen production. Even if there isn't an immediate difference like with HA fillers, there is still enough of one to be evident.
Hyaluronic acid fillers have recently come under fire as people move away from the tubby, cartoonish appearance that can frequently result from overfilling. There is a limit to how much hyaluronic acid can dwell in the face without making you look puffy because HA gels draw and bind water, causing the skin to inflate.
It can be very constricting to only use hyaluronic acid fillers, which is why it's so good to have a biostimulatory filler like Radiesse in the toolbox. Radiesse offers a more natural-looking appearance. It's a particularly good option for people who are very slender because they are more prone to develop a "pillow face" from hyaluronic fillers more quickly.
Both Sculptra and Radiesse stimulate the synthesis of new collagen. While the specific mechanism is unknown, it most certainly has to do with the immune system identifying them as alien objects. Radiesse is unique since it also encourages the formation of elastin. The specific mechanism of action is yet unknown, but we do know from histology investigations of treated areas that there is an increase in elastin.
The two proteins are very important, but it is the combination of the two that results in the miraculous effects of Radiesse.
Radiesse injections are given to patients every 8 to 12 months, though they can last up to 1 year and 1/2. The advantages of increasing collagen, however, additionally accumulate over time. Most patients are eventually able to go longer between treatments, occasionally visiting just every two years, after three or four years of that cadence.
Almost anyone could benefit from Radiesse almost anywhere. Doctors to whom we spoke have strongly testified to the results that Radiesse has had on their patients, it gave the mid-face a more plump, rejuvenated, overall more youthful appearance.
Because it offers rigidity and support and gives the cheekbones a wonderfully sculpted appearance, doctors adore using it to contour them. Because it transmits sharp angles without swelling or seeming doughy over time, experts also adore it along the jawline. Additionally effective off the face is Radiesse. Doctors employ a dilute version for hand rejuvenation because, in their opinion, it has a lower risk of nodule formation than Sculptra (which would be highly noticeable under the thin skin on the hands).
Radiesse in a hyper-diluted form is also popular among doctors for treating wrinkly skin on the neck, décolletage, upper arms, and knees. By diluting it, you can obtain more collagen stimulation benefits while reducing some of the filling features. You can also get a more even distribution of the product over a wider region, which enhances the thickness and texture of your skin. Some physicians believe that diluting (or hyper-diluting) Radiesse enhances its biostimulatory properties. Others disagree, claiming that the dilution makes the calcium hydroxyapatite particles smaller and finer overall—which, in turn, makes it better able to stimulate the fibroblasts and trigger a boosted production of collagen. Practitioners also favor Radiesse for buttocks augmentation because of the effects that are noticed almost immediately.
Radiesse is never to be injected around the lips or around the eyes; these areas require the suppleness and fluidity of anHA filler. In addition, due to the vasculature of the nose and temples, doctors avoid applying Radiesse in these areas.
Reading all of this, Radiesse must appear as being a miracle solution, but just as other Biostimulatory fillers, it has a drawback.
The fact that Radiesse or any type of filler should never be used by anyone else than adequately qualified personnel can't be stressed enough. This goes for Hyaluronic acid fillers and their Biostimulatory counterparts.
Radiesse has been used for more than a decade, but because of its lack of reversibility and dissolvability, people have been wary of it. It carries the same risks of vascular blockage and the formation of nodules that any injected filler does. Radiesse is a fantastic product, but only in the expert hands of experienced injectors with a thorough understanding of anatomy. This should not be used by novice injectors. If placed improperly, the inability to dissolve it can make this dangerous.
It has been proposed that the enzyme hyaluronidase, which degrades the hyaluronic acid in HA fillers, could help spread a Radiesse blockage, although this is far from a given. Research is underway to investigate the potential use of injectable sodium thiosulfate as a Radiesse reversal agent; however, healthcare experts have cautioned that this is far from an easy fix.
In order to treat calciphylaxis, a condition where people have calcium deposits in their bodies, sodium thiosulfate is a chelating substance. Although it is understood that it can disintegrate calcium ions, more research is required to establish the precise safety and efficacy of 'undoing' Radiesse. It's unquestionably not the home run for HA fillers that hyaluronidase is. While studies have demonstrated that sodium thiosulfate can even result in necrosis of the surrounding tissue, we cannot draw the conclusion that it can dissolve Radiesse.
If utilized at all, sodium thiosulfate should be handled carefully. Therefore, when using Radiesse, it is essential to look for injectors with experience and training.
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