Radiesse Intra-Oral Injections

Injectable Cheek Augmentation and NasoLabial Fold Correction

"Radiesse is the only long term instant injectable product proven to last up to two years. The only bothersome thing about longer-term dermal fillers is the usual bruising that occurs. This is typically caused because the needle used is somewhat larger than that used with more fluid products like Cosmoderm or Juvederm.

By using a technique that allows the injection to be made from inside the mouth, we can eliminate the external bruising - the "tell-tale" part of deep dermal fillers."

The Intra-Oral Radiesse Technique for Cheek Augmentation and/or NasoLabial Folds

Cheek augmentation using Radiesse delivers a two-fold advantage. First, the flattened cheek area is raised to a more youthful position. (Unfortunately cheek flattening is something that happens to all of as we age, partly due to some natural bone loss and partly due to facial fat loss).

The second positive aspect is that this lifting also decreases the depth of the nasolabial fold. You can easily see how this takes place by pulling gently upward on the skin over your cheekbone.

The effects are subtle and look completely natural. (Note: These are my personal photos. I also used Radiesse to soften the profile of my nose. A little difficult to see here, but a slight width increase in the more narrow areas has given my entire face a less angular appearance. Aging is all about angles and roundness, so by rounding some of the sharper contours, I've been able to create a more youthful facial map.)

These photos were taken one week apart. Trying to accomplish cheek augmentation from the outside would have led to bruising which can take up to two weeks to go away. Remember... we are placing Radiesse quite deep within the skin, so it is only natural for this bruising to occur with traditional techniques. Not so with the intra-oral injections.

Cheek augmentation requires a substantial amount of product, making external injection a more difficult process in achieving a smooth contour. In my opinion, the final result shown in the picture above using the intra-oral filling and lifting of the cheek looks smoother than what I had observed (and experienced) from previous techniques.

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Does it Hurt?

With the Intra-Oral technique, injections are nearly pain-free and objectively more comfortable than injections made through the skin. A local anesthetic may be used if desired.

Since all the "needle work" is done inside the mouth, the outer skin tissue is not traumatized - which means no bruising and no needle marks. You may feel some slight soreness inside your mouth, but this goes away very quickly and does not cause any problems.

*For those who have yet to see discernable cheek flattening, a simple dermal fill for those heavy folds is usually all that is needed. Current Radiesse Special Pricing

Other Dermal Filler & Volumizing Products to Consider

Sculptra for Progressive Facial Volume Correction
Restylane and Perlane for Facial Wrinkles
Juvederm for smooth Lip Augmentation
Cosmoderm for fine Surface Wrinkles