Radiesse™ (formerly known as Radiance™)

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon, Douglas M. Senderoff offers Radiesse™ (formerly known as Radiance™)

What is Radiesse™ (Radiance™)? Radiesse™ (Radiance)  is the newest facial filler available in the U.S. to correct facial wasting, sunken cheeks, smile lines, naso labial folds and depressed scars. Facial fillers are substances that are injected into the face to reduce the appearance of lines, depressions, and grooves as well used to augment lips, chin, or cheeks. Radiance™  is also used to fill acne depressions and is the ideal treatment for HIV+ / AIDS induced facial wasting.  Radiesse™ / Radiance™ has shown an exceptional safety record in over ten years of use. Radiesse™ / Radiance lasts from two to five years and results are immediate! If you have any questions about Radiesse™ / Radiance or any other plastic surgery procedures please feel free to contact Board Certified Plastic Surgeon, Douglas M. Senderoff, MD, FACS at his Manhattan or Westchester, New York  offices.

Now you can dramatically minimize lines and creases and restore vitality and youth  to your face with Radiesse™ / Radiance. The formation of lines and creases on the face and the thinning of lips are a natural part of living, not just aging. They occur when the underlying tissues begin to break down. They also result from years of smiling, frowning, squinting or smoking. In other words, these marks of maturity are inevitable. But their permanence need not be.

Radiesse™ / Radiance™  is the ideal treatment for these areas of the face:
- Lines between the nose and mouth (naso labial folds), between eyebrows and on the upper lip.
- The so-called "smile lines" and "frown lines."
- Depressions (depressed scars)  and blemishes like acne scars.
- Shallow cheeks / sunken cheeks.
- Facial wasting.

Radiesse™ (Radiance) is A Simple Nonsurgical Procedure
Radiesse™ / Radiance is a non-surgical treatment, performed as a simple injection during a office visit to Board Certified Plastic Surgeon, Douglas M Senderoff, MD, FACS. A numbing, or anesthetic agent, may be applied to the area, after which Radiance will be injected with a very fine needle designed for cosmetic purposes.

As Radiesse™ / Radiance is gently injected, it builds up the tissues of the face, reducing folds and creases and restoring fullness. It does not paralyze or act on the face's muscles. Enhancement with Radiesse™/ Radiance is relatively painless, and any minor swelling from the injection typically disappears within 24 hours. You can comfortably return to normal activities after your treatment. Best of all, you'll see results immediately and can expect to enjoy them for up to three or more years.

Synthetic Purity, Natural Appearance
Radiesse™ / Radiance is unlike any other product for facial enhancement. It is as remarkable for what it isn't, as for what it is. Radiance is not silicone or polymetylmethylacrylate beads, materials that are permanent and cannot be removed should problems occur. Radiance is not a human or animal product, which can cause inflammation and reaction. Nor is it a bovine collagen or a muscle relaxant, both of which produce only temporary results.

Rather, Radiance is a pure, synthetic compound with a record of safety that extends more than 25 years. It is comprised of microspheres of calcium hydroxylapatite, combined with an aqueous gel. The key element of Radiance is identical to the chemical structure of calcium naturally present in the human body. Throughout its life, Radiance remains soft and flexible and also exceptionally compatible with the body.

Prior to its introduction, the Radiance formula was extensively tested in the United States and Europe. No reactions or rejections have been reported to date.

When injected, the cream-like texture of Radiance feels soft and natural. Unlike temporary treatments that must be repeated, Radiance provides years of rejuvenation. It is gradually replaced by the body's own tissue, and slowly dissolves away in approximately seven years.

Improve on Nature
You need not think that it's too early to enhance your facial features. Perhaps you'd like more voluptuous lips, or want to diminish the appearance of blemish scars from childhood. Radiance can make select areas of your face more to your liking. Ask your physician about the range of possibilities with Radiance.

It Passes the Kiss Test
What will Radiesse™ / Radiance look and feel like after you've been treated? As a material, Radiance is cream-like in texture and remains that way throughout its life. The sensitivity and feeling of enhanced areas are retained. Once injected, its softness resembles that of your normal facial tissue. In fact, your own tissues will integrate with the Radiance microspheres as a natural process of your body. Since your physician can control the amount of Radiance injected, you can achieve the exact amount of enhancement you desire. Individuals who have received Radiance treatment are very pleased with its natural look and feel. Most important, they say it passes the most crucial test of all — the "kiss test"!

Radiesse™ / Radiance is unique among treatments to enhance the face and offers a combination of benefits unavailable with other approaches:
- A time-tested synthetic material used in medicine and dentistry.
- Complete safety and compatibility with the body.
- Produces a soft, natural-looking appearance.
- Lasts up to three years or more without repetitive treatments.
- Animal and human tissue-free; no allergy testing required.
- Can be performed during an office visit.
- Results are immediately visible.

Many options exist for reversing the effects of time and aging on the face, from major surgical procedures to injectable enhancements. Radiance stands alone as a safe, durable and worry-free treatment. In less time than it takes for a hairstyle, you can present a renewed, revitalized face to the world.

HIV-related Facial Wasting and How Radiesse™ / Radiance Will Improve Your Appearance
Facial wasting is rapidly becoming an important issue in the lives of those living with HIV. A person’s HIV status sometimes becomes apparent just looking at their face- this is called facial wasting. Self-image and self-esteem issues are now arising because of facial wasting. Out of despair and necessity, many HIV positive people are searching for reconstructive techniques that could improve their facial wasting. Radiance will dramatically and immediately improve your appearance.

Longevity: Although no one can say for sure, some surgeons have speculated Radiance longevity being at least 2 to 5 years -- some report over 6 years and counting.

If you have any questions about Radiesse™ / Radiance or any other plastic surgery procedures please feel free to contact us at our Manhattan or Westchester, New York  offices.

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