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What Is Radiesse?

Radiesse is a filler designed to plump the skin and add volume to volume-deficient areas. It is injected under the skin using a small needle or blunt cannula, after which it immediately works to add volume. Over time, the anti-aging benefits continue as Radiesse stimulates natural collagen growth.

What is the Radiesse Treatment Experience?

Radiesse treatment is performed as a simple outpatient procedure. Depending on the extent of treatment, injections may take up to 15 minutes to perform.

Dr. Kim marks the injection sites, after which a topical anesthetic and an antiseptic are applied. Then, he injects Radiesse beneath the skin to treat facial wrinkles and folds.

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What Is Recovery Like after Radiesse?

You can expect to experience slight swelling, which typically subsides in one or two days. Applying cold compresses to the treatment areas can help reduce swelling.

Most patients can resume their normal activities shortly after treatment, after resting for a few hours. However, it is important to minimize activities that involve excessive or dramatic movement of the facial muscles, such as:

  • Laughing
  • Yelling
  • Chewing gum
  • Drinking through a straw
  • Eating chewy foods

What Is Radiesse Made Of?

Radiesse is comprised of calcium hydroxylapatite microspheres suspended in an aqueous gel. When injected under the skin, it provides volume immediately to correct wrinkles and folds, while at the same time the microspheres stimulate the body to produce more collagen. Over time, the body absorbs the gel and metabolizes the microspheres, leaving only natural collagen behind.

How Many Radiesse Treatments Will I need?

The amount of Radiesse required per treatment varies and is determined by the patient’s pretreatment volume deficiency and their goal correction. In most cases,Radiesse will last for approximately one year, after which time you may need additional treatments. This long-lasting treatment produces soft, smooth, skin that is natural to the touch.

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When Will I See Results?

You can expect to see results from Radiesse treatments immediately. Results will continue to appear as the microspheres stimulate collagen production.

How Long Do the Results Last?

Results with Radiesse can last for a year or more.

Is Pre-Testing Required for Radiesse?

Pre-testing for allergies is not required. The material in Radiesse is also found in the human body and causes no allergic reaction.

Is Radiesse Approved by the FDA?

Radiesse has been approved by the FDA as an injectable filler. It has been used safely on thousands of patients for years, for cosmetic, dental, and orthopedic purposes.

Is There Any Risk with Radiesse?

Risks associated with Radiesse are minimal. There is virtually no risk of allergic reaction since the product is made of a substance occurring naturally in the body.

Why Choose Dr. Michael Kim?

  • Dr. Kim is accessible and friendly to his patients, with a warm, engaging bedside manner.
  • His clinic is luxurious, modern, clean, and safe.
  • Procedures are customized to match your unique facial structure and features.
  • Total patient satisfaction is Dr. Kim’s number one goal.
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Practice Policy Update Regarding COVID-19

I hope this update finds all of you safe and healthy. Due to the current COVID-19 situation, we are limiting appointments to those that are necessary only (lacerations or emergencies that do not require a visit to the ER, immediate post-operative patients, etc.). We are still answering calls and email inquiries, so feel free to reach out with any questions or urgent requests. We are also offering virtual consultations via FaceTime or Skype to get your process started until we can see you preoperatively. Although these are difficult decisions, we feel this is important for the good of our community, our patients and their families. If you are currently scheduled to come into the office in the next few weeks, our Patient Care Specialist will be in touch with you regarding the status of your appointment or surgery.

This is an incredibly fluid and evolving situation, but we will return to our normal operations when it is safe to do so. We really appreciate your patience. Just remember that we are all in this together and that we will get through this.

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