RADIESSE By Joshua Zuckerman, MD, FACS in New York City
Before and after treatment comparison of one of Dr. Zuckerman’s Radiesse hand rejuvenation patients in New York City. Patient treated with 1cc of Radiesse per hand. Images taken on the day of treatment. Patient treated with 1cc of Radiesse per hand. *Lighting in the after image was altered due to poor photography to match lighting in the before image.
Radiesse is a dermal filler commonly used for severe wrinkles on the face, such as nasolabial folds. Dr. Zuckerman also uses it to rejuvenate and add volume to aging hands. Unlike Hyaluronic Acid fillers like Juvederm or Voluma, Radiesse is comprised of calcium hydroxylapatite microspheres suspended in an aqueous gel carrier. Once injected, Radiesse adds instant volume, and for the first three months approximately acts similarly to other dermal fillers like those that are Hyaluronic Acid-based. Over time, the Radiesse microspheres stimulate the production of the body’s own collagen. The gel itself is ultimately absorbed by the body as it metabolizes the CaHA microspheres, which leaves behind only the newly produced collagen.
Treatments & Uses of Radiesse
As a board-certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Zuckerman has hundreds of hours of injectables experience andis an expert injector of Radiesse. In his practice in New York City, the most commonly requested treatments using this injectable include:
Nasolabial (the “Parentheses” Around the Mouth) Folds Rejuvenation
Like Juvederm, Dr. Zuckerman can use Radiesse for filling in the parentheses, or folds, around the mouth.
Learn more about Dr. Zuckerman’s Nasolabial (the “Parentheses” Around the Mouth) Folds Rejuvenation.
Hand Rejuvenation
Radiesse is Dr. Zuckerman’s injectable of choice to to immediately restore volume loss in the back of hands for smooth, natural-looking results. Learn more about Dr. Zuckerman’s Hand Rejuvenation.
Jawline Contouring
Like Juvederm and Sculptra Aesthetic, Dr. Zuckerman can use Radiesse to lift and add definition to the jawline to ameliorate the formation of jowling. Learn more about Dr. Zuckerman’s Jawline Contouring.
Important Aspects of Treatment
Radiesse injectable dermal filler and collagen stimulation product and packaging. Source: MERZ Aesthetics. Please see the manufacturer’s Indications and Important Safety Information for further information.
Radiesse Treatment Longevity
Treatment results are seen immediately and last approximately 1 year to 18 months.
Radiesse Recovery (Downtime)
Radiesse involves little to no downtime, and patients often return to work immediately after treatment. There can be bruising for 1-2 days post treatment, which then subsides, but most often with Dr. Zuckerman’s expert technique, he is able to minimize or eliminate such bruising.
Radiesse Pretreatment Guidelines
A few precautions before undergoing Radiesse injections are techniques to minimize bruising: no NSAIDs such aspirin or ibuprofen within a couple days before and a day after; don’t drink alcohol to excess a day before and a day after; refrain from lying flat or working out within 2 hours after injection.
In this video, Dr. Zuckerman performs a hand rejuvenation treatment for one of his patients using Radiesse.
Frequently Asked Questions About Radiesse
Should I visit a doctor for Restylane injectable treatments in New York City?
If you visit Zuckerman Plastic Surgery for your injectable treatment, you can be certain that Dr. Zuckerman will recommend and perform the best treatment option for you in a safe and comfortable manner. In general, the use of injectable fillers has become so widespread that unfortunately not only may your injector not be a board-certified physician, if you undergo injections in a non-medical setting, an injector may have little formal medical training. Dr. Zuckerman recommends you visit a board-certified plastic surgeon or dermatologist for these injections (if you aren’t able to visit Zuckerman Plastic Surgery!). In New York City, there many options for injectables treatments, and many medical offices also offer injections by a registered nurse or physician’s assistant (PA), often at a lower price. These injectors are required to be overseen by a physician, so if you are considering these practitioners due to price, Dr. Zuckerman recommends that you confirm with the office ahead of time that there is a physician on the premises and inquire to what degree the physician oversees the injector’s activities.
Who should not use radiesse?
You should not use radiesse if you have an allergy to any ingredient of the product, including lidocaine, if you have a history of severe allergies, if you have a bleeding disorder, or if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
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