Radiesse Injections to Ease the Signs of Aging

Aging can have a devastating effect on a person's facial appearance as the skin loses its elasticity and volume due to depletion of important proteins and nutrients, including collagen. Unsightly signs of aging can also lead to self-esteem issues and in some cases depression. However, an increasing number of individuals are starting to realize that it is possible to restore youthfulness with a number of revolutionary, anti-aging treatments and dermal fillers, including Radiesse.

Radiesse is an FDA-approved anti-wrinkle treatment that stimulates the body to produce collagen, thus restoring facial volume. Radiesse is also effective in treating crow's feet, skin folds around the mouth and the nose, and facial scars. In fact, Radiesse is known among top plastic surgeons as the complete facial makeover package that addresses most patients' aesthetic concerns.

Radiesse injections are administered by experienced plastic surgeons with treatments taking less than 20 minutes. Local anesthesia may be used to minimize discomfort. Results are immediate and often last up to two years. Radiesse is non-toxic, anti-allergenic and, therefore, completely harmless to the body, which is why touch-up treatments and repeat injections are safe.

Patients may experience mild discomfort at the injection sites following treatment, as well as swelling and bruising, which generally subside within a couple of days. A rare complication of Radiesse is facial nodules that may require surgical intervention. To avoid serious side effects, patients should receive Radiesse injection from a board-certified plastic surgeon who treats patients in an accredited medical facility.

To achieve the best possible aesthetic results, many patients first undergo permanent facial cosmetic surgery, including face lift, forehead lift, brow lift, eyelid surgery and utilize injectables such as Radiesse, Botox, Juvederm and Dysport as touch-up treatments. For additional information on anti-aging treatments and/or surgical procedures of the face, body and the breasts please read the other sections of this site.

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