Radiesse Injections
Professional Cosmetic Dermatology Santa Monica
The Kopelson Clinic is a cosmetic dermatology clinic that provides patients with the highest quality Santa Monica Radiesse Injectables in the industry. Our dermal fillers are not watered down like that of which you may find in a medi-spa. Radiesse is an excellent choice for those that want maximum results with minimal downtime.
Santa Monica Radiesse, known as a “volumizing dermal filler” is a phenomenal filling agent that offers immediate cosmetic results while stimulating the body to produce collagen. These highly effective dermal fillers are huge assets in the fight against wrinkles, fine lines and facial folds.
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Unlike other dermal fillers, which are merely temporary, your Santa Monica Radiesse treatments should decrease in frequency over time. It has several other unique qualities. Due to its inherent properties, it replenishes the sun-damaged skin with an even stronger foundation than other fillers do. Radiesse is more effective at lifting areas of droopiness, and lasts significantly longer. Its longer duration of action is due in part to its ability to activate fibroblasts in the skin to produce new collagen.
Radiesse is injected into the deep dermis, the sub-cutaneous tissue or just on top of the bone depending on the area of the face being treated. It does not merely fill in wrinkles and facial lines temporarily. It begins to work immediately by lifting and restoring facial volume. At the same time, the compound present in Radiesse, is deposited and it stimulates new collagen production. Because of this induction of collagen synthesis, our Santa Monica Radiesse injectables last much longer than conventional fillers alone.
On What Areas of the Face is Santa Monica Radiesse Used?
Radiesse is used as a deeper filling agent, to treat deep folds or to replace volume in areas of the face that may look sunken. It is not used for superficial lines or wrinkles. It is therefore excellent at replacing volume where volume has been lost secondary to chronic sun exposure, genetics, or the normal aging process. It is used in deeper wrinkles and skin folds such as the naso-labial folds, and works well in other areas of the face where wrinkles may be deep or where volume has been depleted such as areas on the chin, corners of mouth and just in front of the jowls. It works well at filling in acne scars or in scars of many kinds, and has been used extensively as the filler of choice for the “non-surgical nose job.” Cheek bones are accentuated smoothly, beautifully, and naturally with Radiesse. It is also used in the backs of the hands where significant sun-damage is evident, acting to plump areas of thin skin to hide prominent vasculature. Radiesse injections are not used in the thin skin under the eyes or in the lips.
Are Radiesse Injections Painful?
Fortunately, the FDA has approved the mixing of Radiesse with Lidocane, an anesthetic agent that can be applied topically prior to injection or that can be combined with Radiesse, alleviating much of the discomfort. Any injection has the potential to cause discomfort due to the fact that a needle is used. However, Radiesse is injected with a very fine needle making treatment quite comfortable. Also, the injection of very small amounts of product at a time limits pain to little or none. Ice packs may be applied to help with any discomfort as well as to ameliorate bruising and limit swelling.
How Long Before You Will See Results After Radiesse Treatment?
Radiesse works instantly to smooth out facial wrinkles and lines and to create a natural, healthy look that endures.
Is there any downtime (recovery period) after procedure?
In most cases, patients are able to go back to their usual activities right after treatment. The procedure is minimally invasive and does not necessitate the need for any downtime, whatsoever. However, as stated, swelling and/or bruising may occur. This can often be covered with make-up. Infrequently, there is so much swelling that a patient may not want to go back to work directly following the procedure. But there is nothing preventing her/him from doing so.
How Long Does Radiesse Last?
Radiesse can last a year or longer. The exact period of time depends on many different factors and can vary from patient to patient.
What are the Possible Side Effects of Being Treated with Radiesse?
Patients treated with Radiesse occasionally experience some redness, swelling or bruising in the immediate area of the injection. Rarely, patients may notice an asymmetry after injection which is often due to swelling of one side more than the other and will abate quickly. Anything that penetrates the skin carries with it a rare risk of infection. Injections penetrate the skin but only rarely cause skin infections. Sometimes, the planes of injection will vary and depending on many issues such as previous acne or herpes scarring, small amounts of the material may enter a superficial plane. This may be seen as a white pebble under the skin. These should be treated by your doctor and can usually be drained easily similarly to an acne pimple.
About the The Kopelson Clinic | Santa Monica Dermatology Clinic
The Kopelson Clinic knows how important it is to look your best. We are also aware of the toll the sun and aging can have on your skin. As experienced cosmetic dermatologists, we are experts at knowing exactly how to target each area of the face for optimum result.
The Kopelson Clinic has gained a reputation for unparalleled excellence thanks to its wide selection of non-invasive cosmetic treatments. Known as the premier laser cosmetic treatment and skin specialist near Santa Monica, Dr. Kopelson and his expert staff love helping patients achieve the looks they want. Peter L. Kopelson, MD and Sheri G. Feldman, MD are board certified Santa Monica dermatologists specializing in skin rejuvenation through cosmetic laser surgery and break-through clinical cosmetic treatments. Peter L Kopelson, MD and Sheri G Feldman, MD have been practicing dermatology since 1993 and 1991 respectively.