RADIESSE® is one of the longest-lasting injectable implants for lip enlargements and is also used for soft tissue augmentation in the correction of deep facial folds and creases and restoration of volume loss in hollow facial areas. RADIESSE® consists of calcium hydroxylapatite suspended in gel. Because calcium hydroxylapatite is a normal constituent of bone, it should not elicit a chronic inflammatory or immune response and does not require allergy testing. RADIESSE® is a safe, effective, and non-surgical treatment, which provides immediate smoothing out of wrinkles and most scars.

RADIESSE® has proven to be a very versatile facial contouring product and has demonstrated durable augmentation in areas such as chin and cheek where a larger volume is required. It maintains a soft, natural feel and takes on the characteristics of the surrounding skin tissue. The areas that respond best to treatment are naso-labial folds (laugh lines), peri-oral lines (around the mouth), lip enhancement, depressed scars, and oral commissures (corners of the lips).

What are RADIESSE® treatments like?

Injection of RADIESSE® may be painful, however, a topical cream (ELA-Max) may be applied one hour prior to procedure or dental blocks may be performed immediately before the procedure. RADIESSE® is then injected into the wrinkles with a needle. The procedure takes about 15 minutes. Following the procedure, patients may immediately return back to daily activities, however, treatment sights may be swollen for 1-2 days. Additionally, bruising may appear at the injection sight, which may be covered with makeup.

How long will the results last?

RADIESSE® should provide a long lasting correction, however individual results may vary, affected by age, skin type, lifestyle and muscle activity. Depending on the areas treated, most of the correction may last for several months, or even years. Touch up treatments may be necessary.

At LA Laser Center, we are experts in treating RADIESSE® (Radiance), and have been doing so for years. Call us today to schedule your FREE consultation at any one of our 10 locations.