How Does Hydroxyapatite Granules Differ From Medpor?
asked 8 months ago by Earl in new york new york
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For the orbital rim and paranasal augmentation. What are the long term infection rates for this material? How hard is it to remove long term? I heard it can calcify and turn into real bone, is this true? How does it differ from medpor? Thank you
2 answers to How Does Hydroxyapatite Granules Differ From Medpor?
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Medpor vs. hydroxyappetite
Radiesse is composed of round particles of calcium hydroxyapatite (a natural mineral bone like material normally present in the body) floating in a gel. Because of its simple chemical mineral structure it is non-allergenic so no skin tests are needed and because of the particle size it can last 2 or more years after injection. Because of the way it handles and feels it should be injected into deeper layers just below the skin. The prefilled syringes are filled with 70% gel so additional...
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Aaron Stone, MD
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon
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How Does Hydroxyapatite Granules Differ From Medpor?
Regarding: "For the orbital rim and paranasal augmentation. What are the long term infection rates for this material? How hard is it to remove long term? I heard it can calcify and turn into real bone, is this true? How does it differ from medpor? "
Hydroxyapatite granules are a biological filler derived from sea coral and are provided as a powder which is applied against the bone to increase its volume. Radiesse is an injectable form of it. I would NOT put it anywhere...
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