Frequently Asked Questions
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- What is RADIESSE® Volumizing Filler?
RADIESSE is an injectable filler that smoothes out the signs of aging by immediately restoring facial volume. Once injected, it works with your body to stimulate the production of your own natural collagen for results that in many patients may last a year or more.1,2
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- What is the difference between RADIESSE® Volumizing Filler and other fillers?
RADIESSE has the unique ability to both immediately restore lost volume and stimulate your body to produce its own natural collagen for long-lasting results.1
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- How does it work?
Once injected, RADIESSE® Volumizing Filler fills and replenishes volume lost over time for a more refreshed look. Then it stimulates your body to produce its own natural collagen.1 Over time, your body will absorbs the RADIESSE leaving behind only your own natural collagen. This collagen rejuvenation can last for a year or more in many patients.
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- How soon can I expect results?
Instantly! Immediately upon injection, RADIESSE® Volumizing Filler restores volume to smooth out the signs of aging.
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- How long does it last?
Not only does RADIESSE® Volumizing Filler provide immediate correction, the natural, beautiful results may last a year or more in many patients.2
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- How much does it cost?
That is the best part about RADIESSE® Volumizing Filler – it's affordable! Because of multiple syringe sizes, RADIESSE Volumizing Filler can treat a broad range of patients based on their individual needs. For some, just one syringe can provide full correction! During a consultation, your healthcare professional will be able to determine what treatment plan is best for you and provide you with a customized cost estimate.
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- Does it hurt?
RADIESSE® Volumizing Filler treatments can be combined with lidocaine to make injections significantly more comfortable. That means you can experience a more comfortable wrinkle treatment. In fact, in a clinical study, using RADIESSE mixed with lidocaine significantly reduced pain in 90% of patients treated.5
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- What is it made of?
RADIESSE® Volumizing Filler is made of tiny calcium-based microspheres which are suspended in a natural, water-based gel. These calcium-based microspheres are similar to minerals that are found naturally in your body so allergy testing is not required. Over time, your body absorbs these tiny microspheres and the gel and leaves behind only your own natural collagen.
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- How is the treatment performed?
RADIESSE® Volumizing Filler is injected into the skin in a simple, safe, quick procedure that can even be done over your lunch hour. RADIESSE treatments can also be combined with lidocaine to make injections significantly more comfortable.5
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- Is it safe?
RADIESSE® Volumizing Filler has undergone rigorous testing in clinical studies to prove its safety. As with all filler treatments, patients may experience redness, bruising, swelling or other local side effects. Most side effects of treatment resolve within a few days similar to all other wrinkle fillers Rare side effects may include swelling that lasts longer, unevenness or firmness in the area injected, and as with any injection, there may be a risk of infection.
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- Are there any side effects?
Just like any injection, you may experience mild irritation, swelling, itching, redness, bruising or tenderness at the injection sites. These typically resolve on their own. If any of these side effects persist, contact your healthcare professional immediately.
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- How long is the recovery time?
There is very little to no down-time involved in a RADIESSE® Volumizing Filler procedure. In fact, most patients return to their normal, daily activities right after their visit. Every patient is unique, so be sure to discuss your plans with a healthcare professional.
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- Where can I find out more about RADIESSE® Volumizing Filler?
To get more personalized information, the best thing to do is to schedule a consultation with a healthcare professional.
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