Radiesse

Dr. Pilest is a Premier Provider and Medical Education Faculty for Radiesse. Premier Providers are a select group of experienced providers who have achieved an exceptional level of Radiesse experience. Medical Education Faculty members are physician leaders in the education and practice of facial aesthetics who are expert Radiesse injectors in a variety of aesthetic applications.

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What is Radiesse?

Radiesse ( previously known as Radiance ) is one of the longest-lasting injectable implants. Because of it's components and duration, Radiesse is more aptly referred to as an implant rather than a filler. It is used for soft tissue augmentation in the correction of deep facial folds and creases and restoration of volume loss in hollow facial areas. Radiesse has also become an alternative to rhinoplasty for nose reshaping (More information).

Because it has lengthy duration and is easily shaped it is perfect injectable product for use in the nose and cheek area. An effective cheek augmentation implant-alternative the results are smooth and natural-looking. Prone to bruising? Certain areas can be injected intra-orally, virtually eliminating bruising. Ask Dr. Pilest if this is an option for your treatment. Intra-Oral Radiesse

Total Dermatology Patient
Radiesse Cheeks and Nasolabial Folds
Juvederm Lip Area and Marionette Lines

The tiny microspheres provide a scaffolding into which the body's own tissue can grow and maintain the implant in place. See How Radiesse Works (This short demonstration helps explain the process.)

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Radiesse has proven to be a very versatile facial contouring product and has demonstrated durable augmentation in areas such as chin and cheek where a larger volume is required. It maintains a soft, natural feel and takes on the characteristics of the surrounding skin tissue.

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Latest Technique July 2007 - Intra-Oral Bruise-Free Pain-Free Injections
Using state-of-the-art injection techniques, Dr. Pilest is performing Radiesse corrections intra orally. Nasolabial folds, cheek augmentation and the previously difficult correction of under-eye hollows are now invisibly made by injecting from inside the mouth.

First you will receive an oral anesthetic block (as you would from the dentist). Injections of your Radiesse are then painless, with no bruising and no surface needle marks. There are no tell-tale signs to indicate you have had a cosmetic treatment. You will simply look better and more youthful. One added plus of the cheek augmentative injections is the reduction of nasolabial folds as the skin is "lifted". Ask Dr. Pilest if intra-oral injection of Radiesse is indicated for your needs.

Radiesse was used for this patient to provide a subtle enhancement of the cheekbone, softening of the nasolabial fold and a minor "adjustment" to the pre jowl area.

Dr. Pilest urges patients who are looking into the longer term filler products to be particularly vigilant in selecting a physician.

"The injection technique with this material is critically important. Respect these fillers, they do not readily forgive a mistake." Elson, M., MD Advances in Healthy Aging

I would like to thank you for the opportunity to learn more about Radiesse. Dr. Pilest was able to provide me with advanced and personalized training. I do not think I can get this type of experience in any other course. Thank you, Dr. S.Figueroa

Radiesse consists of calcium hydroxylapatite microspheres suspended in gel (carboxymethylcellulose). Because calcium hydroxylapatite is a normal constituent of bone, it should not elicit a chronic inflammatory or immune response. Additionally, Radiesse does not require allergy testing. Radiesse is an effective non-surgical treatment which provides immediate smoothing out of wrinkles and most scars.

The microspheres of CaHA have been shown to last up to seven years clinically. Radiesse should provide a long lasting correction, however individual results may vary, affected by age, skin type, lifestyle and muscle activity.

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What are Radiesse treatments like?

A simple out-patient procedure, it is performed under local anesthesia in the physician's office and takes about 15 minutes.

Injection pain is minimized or eliminated by use of a topical cream (ELA-Max)  or pain blocks may be performed immediately before the procedure. Following the procedure, patients may immediately return back to daily activities, however, treatment sights may be swollen for 1-2 days. There is also potential for bruising at the injection sight, which may be covered with makeup.

How long will the results last?

Depending on the areas treated, most of the correction may last for many months, or even years. Dr. Pilest's patients usually see results that last between 9 to 12 months. Touch up treatments may be necessary to maintain desired correction. 

Can other filler products be used along with Radiesse?

Restylane, Juvederm, Cosmoderm or other dermal fillers may be used as layers to fill the more superficial lines and wrinkles. There is no restriction to using additional fillers. Radiesse is not used in our office for lip augmentation to prevent the possibility of nodules which could form in the lip.
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Complementary Treatments

Botox for Relaxing Wrinkles and Smoothing Skin Surfaces
Fraxel for gentle resurfacing of aging, dull, sun damaged skin and melasma
Thermage for contouring and tightening the face, and tightening the neck, arms and abdomen
Restylane for Lip Augmentation and Wrinkles
Juvederm for Lines and Lips
Fotofacial for Sun-induced Pigmentation