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?
Answer: Dilution techniques Thank you for your question. Often times, a physician will dilute the syringe with more lidocaine to allow for a smoother dispersion of the product. You are still getting the same syringe. The more you dilute, however, the more you have to discount the evaluation during the procedure as some of the volume will go away.
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Answer: Dilution techniques Thank you for your question. Often times, a physician will dilute the syringe with more lidocaine to allow for a smoother dispersion of the product. You are still getting the same syringe. The more you dilute, however, the more you have to discount the evaluation during the procedure as some of the volume will go away.
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January 12, 2016
Answer: This is an art and a science! The dilution of Radiesse depends upon what the surgeon is trying to achieve. The placement of Radiesse is an Art and a science. To lift and contour a lower dilution is used; however, if more subtle sculpting is necessary then the Radiesse may be diluted a bit more. Radiesse is placed in the deeper tissues of the face to lift, fill and contour the face; however, in certain areas the injector may place the Radiesse in a different level requiring a different consistency of the Radiesse. Either way you should be still receiving the amount that came in the syringe. A good example of varying the dilution is when the backs of the hands are contoured. The amount of liquid mixed with Radiesse is greater in these situations.
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January 12, 2016
Answer: This is an art and a science! The dilution of Radiesse depends upon what the surgeon is trying to achieve. The placement of Radiesse is an Art and a science. To lift and contour a lower dilution is used; however, if more subtle sculpting is necessary then the Radiesse may be diluted a bit more. Radiesse is placed in the deeper tissues of the face to lift, fill and contour the face; however, in certain areas the injector may place the Radiesse in a different level requiring a different consistency of the Radiesse. Either way you should be still receiving the amount that came in the syringe. A good example of varying the dilution is when the backs of the hands are contoured. The amount of liquid mixed with Radiesse is greater in these situations.
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August 20, 2015
Answer: Radiesse and Lidocaine Mixing in more lidocaine can make the product more moveable and moldable which is good in certain instances like the hands, chest, or pan facial augmentation. There is less risk of lumps and bumps this way. Best, Dr. Emer.
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August 20, 2015
Answer: Radiesse and Lidocaine Mixing in more lidocaine can make the product more moveable and moldable which is good in certain instances like the hands, chest, or pan facial augmentation. There is less risk of lumps and bumps this way. Best, Dr. Emer.
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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 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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