About Pittsburgh Radiesse
At Dr James Fernau, Aesthetic Plastic Surgery & Medical Spa in Pittsburgh, PA; Dr. James Fernau routinely utilizes Radiesse – an FDA-approved calcium-based dermal filler – as a temporary (only 1-2 years) correction for facial wrinkles and folds. As the Radiesse injectable is made from calcium-based microspheres in a natural water-based gel, the treatment works well with the body to encourage the production of collagen and tissue regeneration. Radiesse is an effective treatment option for those who have sunken areas below the eyes (tear trough), and who wish to augment cheeks or fill in areas on the sides of the chin. Radiesse can also be placed in the thick skin below eyelids.
In the initial stages of the treatment, Radiesse helps to fill the wrinkles, deep lines or folds, but as the gel dissipates, the calcium microspheres begin to form a scaffold that stimulates natural collagen production (a process called neocollagenesis). The Radiesse dermal filler is injected into the skin through a simple, quick procedure and encourages tissue growth in the treatment area for up to one full year.
Who May Benefit from Radiesse
Those that benefit best from Radiesse treatments are men and women who are between the ages of 30 and 65 years old and wish to reduce age lines between the eyebrows, around the edges of the eyes (crow’s feet), chin lines, smile lines and nasolabial folds. Radiesse is a suitable choice for those not interested in more-invasive cosmetic surgery procedures such as facelifts or implants.
Recovery Periods for Radiesse
Recovery times for Radiesse treatments are immediate. There may be some short-term side-effects that include swelling, bruising, soreness, itching and tenderness at the injection sites. All of these effects will typically resolve within a few days. Patients will see immediate results that last up to two years and can return to normal daily activities without delay.
Benefits and Additions
Many patients of Pittsburgh Plastic Surgery and Dr. James Fernau who have received Radiesse treatments and other Liquid Facelift procedures have also benefited from Fat Grafting and Implant procedures. To learn more about these additional procedures, visit our Pittsburgh Plastic Surgery Fat Grafting and Implant pages and see some of the amazing results achieved by Dr. Fernau’s patients.
When you consider cosmetic surgery in Pittsburgh, think of Dr. James Fernau and the Pittsburgh Aesthetic Plastic Surgery & Medical Spa.
Learn More About Radiesse
For more information about Radiesse and other procedures, we invite you to call us at (412) 446-0391 – Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm – to schedule an appointment. You may also use the Contact Form page to send us a message.
