Radiesse & Information

Radiesse and Radiesse (+) are dermal fillers that are FDA-approved to smooth moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds, such as nasolabial folds (the creases that extend from the corner of your nose to the corner of your mouth).Radiesse is also used for correcting volume loss in the back of the hands.

How is treatment with Radiesse performed?

Radiesse is injected under the skin in a quick procedure that can be done over the lunch hour.

How soon will I see results with Radiesse, and how long will they last?

Immediately upon injection, Radiesse helps smooth out lines and wrinkles.
The natural-looking results last a year or more in many patients.

COMMON INJECTION REACTIONS

* Itching

* Pain

* Transient bleeding

* Redness or swelling in the treatment area.

* Swelling at the injection site

* Mild bruising

* Small lumps under the skin (usually temporary and resolve on their own)

These reactions are usually resolved within a few days to one week. 

RARE ADVERSE EVENTS

In some cases more serious adverse events have been reported, but these are rare. These reported reactions include: 

* Persistent nodules or lumps under the skin

* Asymmetry

* Localised infection

* Allergic reaction (very rare)

* Swelling/oedema

* Pain

* Granuloma

* Symptoms of visual disturbance

* Deformity

* Scarring/atrophy

* Hypersensitivity

* Pruritus

* Rash

* Muscle disorders and ischemia/ necrosis.

In some cases injection site nodules have occurred early within weeks, or with late onset several months to over one year post-injection.

with inflammation or discoloration.

In some cases, the nodules were reported to resolve spontaneously or following treatment, but may have a prolonged time or may need surgical excision. Isolated rare cases of vision abnormalities including blindness have been reported following injection of  Radiesse® into the temple area, periorbital areas or cheek.

During your treatment a topical anaesthetic cream might be used to provide pain relief, but this is not necessarily required.

The Radiesse treatment may last for up to 1 years depending on the area treated and the technique used but this period may vary, either longer or shorter. Follow-up treatment can help maintain the desired correction.

PRECAUTIONS FOR USE LIDOCAINE: RADIESSE (+) contains Lidocaine

Ask Sknject for guidance in case of

• Known hypersensitivity, allergy to lidocaine and/or local anaesthetics of the amide type;

• Athletes: Lidocaine can induce a positive reaction to anti-doping tests;

• Heart disease and/or patient under treatment for heart disease (beta-blockers).

Inform the clinic about your situation and we therefore recommend that you do not have this treatment if you have any of the following.

• Any chronic skin diseases (herpes, acne, rosacea).

• Any complications after surgery.

• Any other adverse reactions.

CONTRAINDICATIONS

* Pregnant or breastfeeding women and children - over 18 years of age only

* In case of inflammatory or infected skin conditions in the area to be treated, or close to this area. 

* History of hypersensitivity to any of the components of the injected products (hyaluronic acid, lidocaine, other local anesthetics, one of the ingredients of the phospate buffer supplement*), anaphylactic shock or severe allergy.

* History of autoimmune disease or diseases that affect the immune system (type I diabetes, polyarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, psoriasis, thyroid disorder, scleroderma, inflammatory bowel diseases, lupus, multiple sclerosis, haemorrhagic recto colitis and/or hepatocellular diseases. 

* People with epilepsy or porphyria.

* Unhealed skin alterations. Inflammation or infection of the skin at the time of treamtnet.

* Injection of permanent products (silicone, acrylic polymers, dextran).

* Untreated infectious periodontitis, pulpitis, cellulitis of dental or ENT origin, dental abscesses untreated not treated or treated less than a week ago. 

* In association with a peeling, laser treatment or ultrasonic type treatment.

* For treatments or areas of the body in which the product is not indicated.

Radiesse may not be suitable for individuals who:

• Have a history of keloid formation or hypertrophic scarring
• Are allergic to any component of Radiesse including Lidocaine
• Have an active skin infection, rash, or inflammation at the treatment site
• Are immunocompromised or undergoing immune-modulating therapies

Always disclose your full medical history and current medications prior to treatment.

AFTERCARE ADVICE

• Avoid extreme temperatures: Refrain from saunas, sunbeds, and intense exercise for 24–48 hours.
• Stay upright: Avoid lying down for at least 4 hours post-treatment.
• Avoid alcohol and blood thinners: These can increase bruising and swelling.
• Follow up: Attend all recommended follow-up appointments for optimal results.