It’s not just your face that needs TLC
What makes Radiesse stand out is that it not only adds volume to the skin but it also encourages collagen production.
If you are keeping up with the trends in non-surgical aesthetic procedures, you have most likely heard of (or even tried!) Radiesse. It’s one of the popular treatments that can tighten the skin not only by adding volume but also by stimulating collagen for longer lasting results. Since Radiesse is widely used for facial treatments, let us find out how it can also be an anti-aging treatment for the body.
Radiesse, also known as Calcium Hydroxylapatite or CaHA, is used for both face and body tightening. This gel-like injectable is US FDA-approved for wrinkles on the jowls, nasolabial folds, and chin. More recently, hyperdiluted Radiesse, or Radiesse combined with lidocaine or saline, has also been found to be effective in improving skin laxity, elasticity, and texture not just for the face, but for the other parts of the body too. These are some of the things different dilutions can do:
• improve the appearance of scars and stretch marks;
• fade lines on the neck and decolletage;
• help contour sagging arms;
• increase skin elasticity on the abdomen; and
• improve cellulite or a dimpled appearance on the buttocks and thighs
As mentioned above, what makes Radiesse stand out is that it does not only add volume to the skin but it also encourages collagen production. Results start to appear in a few weeks post-treatment. Note that treatment dilutions, doses, and number of sessions may vary across ethnicities because aging skin presents itself differently among, for example, Caucasian skin and Asian skin. The desired result is the same however—tighter, contoured, and youthful-looking skin.
Radiesse can be combined with other treatments too, such as Ultherapy, in order to achieve the best results for the patient. Your physician should be able to recommend the best combination for you that would depend on your age, medications taken or health complications (if any), skin condition (laxity, texture, etc.), and your skin goals. Always remember to choose a trained and certified practitioner and a reputable clinic, as well as pre- and post-treatment guidelines so that you can achieve your desired results.
Radiesse, being a non-surgical and minimally-invasive treatment, is not permanent, but it offers fewer risks compared to surgical options. This is why patients can bounce back and return to their everyday tasks faster. Moreover, results can last for up to a year. Qualified patients are healthy individuals showing moderate signs of aging. As with other treatments, those who are pregnant, breastfeeding, have allergies to the substance, taking certain medications, or with serious health complications are not candidates for Radiesse.