Is Radiesse a safe filler?

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I would like to augment my cheeks with Radiesse. After reading so many bad things about Bio-Alcamid permanent filler, I am a bit afraid about Radiesse, though I know that the substance is totally different. I woul like to know if Radiesse is as safe as the acid hialuronic or it can lead to infections and lumps like Bio-Alcamid. Thank you

Nelson Lee Novick, MD · Answer

I have experience using Radiesse for about fifteen years, back since its early days when it was called Radiance. It is generally a safe, natural (made of a calcium-based material akin to bone and teeth), semi-permanent (lasts about a year to two) volumizing fillers (imparts good lift and projection) and a relatively long track record of use worldwide. Its downside is that no enzyme is available to dissolve it easily should there be any form of untoward reaction. That having been said, I rely more heavily these days on hyaluronic acid-based volumizers, such as Voluma XC and Restylane Lyft (my favorites in my Upper East Side Manhattan office) and Stylage XXL, Emervel Volume, Hyaluronica 2 (which I opt for in my Israel satellite facility, where a far greater number of regulatory agency approved volumizers are available). I do not use silicone, artefill, or bioalcamid, all of which are permanent fillers, as these are difficult to impossible to remove once injected and, since they are entirely foreign-to-the-body materials, all, not surprisingly, have been associated with some rather severe short and long-term problems.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

I have used radiesse for years without any issues and get amazing results.  I suggest you see a cosmetic dermatologist or plastic surgeon with experience.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Michael I. Echavez, MD · Answer

I would say that Radiesse is a safe filler.  I would definitely recommend not using Bio-alcamid, as I have seen many problems develop after use of this filler.  Radiesse would ultimately dissolve about a year of so after it is injected.  Although it is possible to develop infection or lumps with any filler, Radiesse should be less likely to have these side effects as compared to Bio-alcamid.

Edward E. Dickerson, IV, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. Radiesse is an FDA-approved subdermal implant (injected below the surface of the skin) indicated for the correction of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds (nasolabial folds) for restoration and/or correction of the signs of facial fat loss (lipoatrophy) in patients with HIV. I use this in my practice for facial contouring and hand rejuvenation as well.  It's fast and reliable. - Dr. Dickerson

Hratch Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question. Radiesse is a great product with a great track record for safety.BestDr Karamanoukian

Jean Keamy, MD · Answer

Radiesse has been on the market for over a decade. In an experienced injector it is very safe. I would seek the care of an experienced injector.

Peter A. Aldea, MD · Answer

Radiesse (formerly Radiance) has been on the US market for MANY years and is a VERY safe and widely used filler. When used for the proper reasons, such as cheek enhancement by a well trained Plastic surgeon it is a great tool.Good LuckPeter Aldea  MDMemphis, TN

Melvin Elson, MD · Answer

Radiesse is a combination filler approved by FDA with excellent efficacy and safety record. the initial filler produces correction while laying down the second which stimulates your collagen and then dissipates so that you are left with only your collagen producing the correction--the best filler there is

Bruce E. Katz, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question.
Radiesse® is safe to use because it is an injectable gel that is made of
calcium hydroxylapatite, which is a normal constituent of bone. Because this
substance is normally found in bone, it is an ideal product because it won’t
normally cause your body to consider it a foreign object so it doesn’t cause
side effects. Radiesse® is used to plump the skin in areas that are sunken,
wrinkled, or have developed lines on your face on hands. If you are interested,
I recommend consulting with a qualified physician for a full consultation.

Michael J. Rodriguez, MD, FAACS -Account Suspended · Answer

Very safe, Radiesse is a filler that is unique in that
it provides volume and lift to the face. It provides structure to parts of the
aging face affected by gravity and also stimulates your own body’s collagen
production. It is made up of calcium-based microspheres and gel that volumizes
and acts as a scaffold under the skin. This process continues for several
months, which extends the initial effect of the filler and makes it a very long
lasting filler. The results are clinically proven to last a year or more in
many patients! Radiesse is composed of a naturally-occurring substance
called calcium hydroxylapatite. Since this chemical is already produced in the
human body, Radiesse requires no allergy testing.Radiesse stimulates the natural
growth of collagen, making it one of the longer-lasting fillers available. Some
patients have seen results last up to two years. It’s one of the best and safest
filler for cheek augmentation.

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