I have been to many doctors and have also done research where doctors use more lidocaine beyond recommend dosage..My question is why do some use more than others.What is the benefit?
August 19, 2015
Answer: Radiesse Dilution With the introduction of Radiesse plus, the need to add lidocaine as a comfort measure has been reduced. However, in many instances, having a product that is a little less stiff or more malleable, particularly if being injected superficially as in hand rejuvenation, is more desirable, and can easily be accomplished by adding small additional volumes of lidocaine. Other products like saline would work, but lidocaine is commonly used because of the additional anesthetic effect. Diluting or customizing injectable products is not unique to radiesse.
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August 19, 2015
Answer: Radiesse Dilution With the introduction of Radiesse plus, the need to add lidocaine as a comfort measure has been reduced. However, in many instances, having a product that is a little less stiff or more malleable, particularly if being injected superficially as in hand rejuvenation, is more desirable, and can easily be accomplished by adding small additional volumes of lidocaine. Other products like saline would work, but lidocaine is commonly used because of the additional anesthetic effect. Diluting or customizing injectable products is not unique to radiesse.
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August 19, 2015
Answer: Radiesse dilution There is no "standard" way that every physician dilutes Radiesse. However, the clinical trials that led to FDA approval for Radiesse to the hands utilized 1.2 cc of Radiesse mixed with 0.3 cc of 1% lidocaine for a total volume of 1.5 cc. This is now how the product is packaged and so technically no further dilution is necessary.That being said, depending on the body site being treated and what the goal is, various dilutions of Radiesse can be beneficial in that the greater volume can be spread over a greater surface area and may distribute more evenly. Not only lidocaine, but saline is also sometimes used in the dilution. Next time you see your provider, it won't hurt to just ask him or her why they use the dilution that they do. It may make for interesting conversation!
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August 19, 2015
Answer: Radiesse dilution There is no "standard" way that every physician dilutes Radiesse. However, the clinical trials that led to FDA approval for Radiesse to the hands utilized 1.2 cc of Radiesse mixed with 0.3 cc of 1% lidocaine for a total volume of 1.5 cc. This is now how the product is packaged and so technically no further dilution is necessary.That being said, depending on the body site being treated and what the goal is, various dilutions of Radiesse can be beneficial in that the greater volume can be spread over a greater surface area and may distribute more evenly. Not only lidocaine, but saline is also sometimes used in the dilution. Next time you see your provider, it won't hurt to just ask him or her why they use the dilution that they do. It may make for interesting conversation!
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