The material known as Radiesse, that doctors use for many cosmetic dermatology treatment sessions, is a kind of dermal filler. This gets injected into an area of the body in order to help smooth out wrinkles, lines or folds in the skin, for an altered appearance in the face or other areas. When customers go to talk to an experienced cosmetic surgeon, they realized that there are different kinds of similar treatments that they can choose from in order to enhance their appearance.
Here are some of the most popular kinds of alternatives for cosmetic dermatology that can all contribute to similar results, specifically, a smoother look for the skin.
Other Dermal Fillers
Radiesse is by no means the only kind of dermal filler that doctors can inject under the skin of a patient. Different kinds of fillers are often classified as “organic” or “synthetic.” Radiesse appears to be a combination of organic elements, where some fillers include synthetic products. Others, like Hylaform, use organic avian products. It’s important for patients to talk to their doctors about any known allergies that they may have, in order to choose the safest and best dermal filler options for their procedures.
Lasers
Different kinds of lasers also accomplish similar results to what patients can get with Radiesse or other dermal fillers. Different kinds of lasers are referred to as ablative, fractional and non-ablative. Ablative lasers actually work on the outer layer of skin aggressively to quickly change the skin’s appearance. Non-ablative lasers work more passively on underlying tissues. Fractional lasers create small “channels” under the skin to promote collagen and lead to the erasing of wrinkles, or the diminishing of sun damage, acne or another condition.
Chemical Peels
Another alternative that does not include tissue cutting or injections is a chemical peel. While chemical peels are not invasive, they can include harsh chemicals that may not be compatible with the needs of a particular patient. Doctors can explain more about how chemicals work to change the appearance of the skin, and whether existing medical conditions or prescription drugs might interact badly with these treatments.
Facial Implants
In other kinds of cosmetic surgery procedures, doctors actually insert implants under the skin in order to change the look of the face. In general, these are not as similar as the different kinds of treatments mentioned above, because instead of working in small areas, the implant actually changes the contour of the face. Also, though many of the above treatments have less than permanent effects, facial implants generally hold their results for years.
Talk to your cosmetic dermatologist about all of these procedures to see what may be right for your goals in altering and improving the visual conditions of your skin. Good consultation can help cosmetic surgery clients take advantage of the wide range of options generally available to them.
