One of the new injectable dermal fillers that is now on the market is Radiesse. Radiesse is considered a part of this new generation because it does not have some of the negative side effects that have been associated with dermal fillers of the past. This dermal filler can be used to treat several areas of the face, including hollow cheeks, the deep lines and wrinkles between the nose and mouth, and dimples in the cheeks or chin.
Radiesse can also be used to improve the looks of scarring. Radiesse is unique among dermal fillers because it not only provides the benefits of a cosmetic filler but it also stimulates the body to produce its own natural collagen. This allows the effects of Radiesse to last much longer than other dermal fillers on the market. In some patients, the effects of Radiesse will be evident for up to 2 years with only minor touch-ups being needed. While there are side effects associated with every injectable dermal filler, patients who choose Radiesse experience very few of them.
Allergic Reactions
One of the benefits of choosing Radiesse is that there is no need for a pre-treatment allergy test. Radiesse is composed of calcium hydroxylapatite, which is a naturally occurring substance in the human body. This substance will continue to stimulate the patient's skin to produce collagen for up to 2 years after treatment. For patients who are allergic to dermal fillers that are composed of bovine or porcine products, Radiesse may be the perfect answer for them. There is almost no risk of an allergic reaction with Radiesse dermal filler. Even patients who have experienced several allergies or anaphylactic shock, are generally safe with Radiesse. As with any other medical procedure, patients should inform their doctor of any severe allergies that they have.
Common Side Effects
Some of the most common side effects are redness, bruising and swelling at the injection sites. These reactions are usually mild and do not require any intervention on the part of a doctor. The patient can usually treat these side effects at home with ice packs and over the counter pain relievers. These side effects usually only last for a very short time period, with most of them going away in 24 hours or less.
Infection
When there is anything injected into the skin, there is always a risk for infection at the site of the injection. In the clinical studies of Radiesse, there was not any infections reported, but there is always a risk of this with any medical procedure. A patient should report any signs of infection to their doctor immediately. The patient should not try to treat any sign of infection on their own.
Excessive Bleeding
Patients who are on any type of blood thinning therapies, including aspirin, should discuss this with their doctor. Patients who take certain medications may experience increased bleeding and bruising at the injection site. Radiesse has not been reported to have any negative interactions with any medications or substances.
