Four Points Dermatology of Austin, Texas is pleased to offer their clients Radiesse treatment. Radiesse is a dermal filler that’s used to add volume to areas in the hands, neck and face that suffer from winkles, lines and folds.
Radiesse is made out of calcium hydroxylapatite, a substance that’s created from calcium and phosphate. It’s found in the bones and teeth so it’s quite compatible and safe to use. The risks of an allergic reaction are vanishingly small and no skin test is required before a Radiesse treatment. Radiesse is safe enough to be used by people who are HIV positive.
Radiesse is delivered through an injection given by a dermatologist. It’s tiny microspheres of calcium hydroxylapatite in a water soluble gel that are injected deep into the lower layers of skin. Radiesse can also be delivered along with lidocaine to increase the client’s comfort during the treatment. This dermal filler also doesn’t migrate to other parts of the body where it’s not wanted.
Radiesse is also known as a collagen stimulant because it stimulates the body to produce it’s own collagen, a material that keeps skin youthful. Radiesse will last for about six months before the client might want to have another treatment. Over time the microspheres are simply absorbed by the body.
Before the procedure, the dermatologist will mark off those areas on the body that will be treated. Treatment with Radiesse takes only a few minutes depending on how many areas need to be treated. After the treatment, the client will be given an ice pack to hold against the areas to keep him or her comfortable. He or she can leave the clinic after a brief rest and go back to his or her regular schedule. The client might have some swelling or redness but that will go away after a day or two. Complications of Radiesse treatment are rare and any complications that do appear are quite reversible.
Clients in Austin, Texas and environs who want a consultation with Four Points Dermatology regarding Radiesse or the other skin care products or treatments shouldn’t hesitate to call them at 512-478-3376.
