What is Dr. Cardenas’ RADIESSE treatment and what does it consist of?
Radiesse is a cosmetic treatment of subcutaneous injections to help smooth wrinkles and folds in the face and loss of volume in the back of the hands. Its main component is Calcium Hydroxyapatite or CaHA. And it is the first FDA approved treatment with this composition. This component is the most innovative of the treatment since it allows to see the effects of the treatment immediately and continue to see them for a year or more.
Benefits
The main benefit of Radiesse treatment with CaHA is that it generates immediate and natural looking results, as well as long-term improvements (a year or more). That is, its stimulation of collagen and elastin production has effects long after the initial injection of the product. In addition, it is a quick procedure that takes less than an hour.
How and for what?
Radiesse treatment consists of subcutaneous injections.
This procedure treats the effect of aging and environmental factors that cause changes in your skin and less collagen and elastin is produced. When Radiesse is injected, the CaHA particles are integrated into the skin and create a structure that provides immediate improvements, while helping to stimulate the production of collagen and elastin. Once these elements have been produced, it is no longer the injected product that smoothes the lines, but the body’s own collagen and elastin production.
Radiesse treats wrinkles and lines on the face. Specifically, smile lines, oral commissures, marionette lines, chin wrinkles and pre-peel folds. All of these lines and wrinkles can give your face a tired, angry or sad appearance, as well as add years to your face.
RADIESSE Results
The results are extremely encouraging. After one year the vast majority of patients still recommend it and are likely to continue treatment.
Post treatment
Your doctor may suggest that you apply ice periodically to the treated area to help reduce swelling. You may be given further instructions for care.
