The most common myths about Radiesse and debunking them

On the market of aesthetic medicine, new drugs are constantly appearing that allow the doctor to prolong or restore the youth of the patient. However, many experts are often afraid to use new products due to their lack of data confirming the effectiveness and safety. In addition, many myths often appear around anti-age products, drugs and methods that prevent doctors from making a decision in favor of their use. Despite the fact that Radiesse – filler based on calcium hydroxyapatite – has been available on the aesthetic market for over 10 years, there are a lot of misconceptions associated with it. Anastasia Saibel told estet-portal.com about the most common myths about Radiesse, because of which many doctors hesitate to start working with this drug.

Anastasia Saibel – PhD, dermatologist, expert Merz Aesthetics, Ulthera.

What are the reasons behind the Radiesse myths?

Myths about Radiesse appeared due to the fact that this drug was not previously studied enough. When it first appeared on the market, the research results available today were not yet available. The lack of data about the drug has led to many misconceptions, which, unfortunately, continue to exist. For example, many people mistakenly believe that:

• Bone will grow after Radiesse injections;
• Dense fibrosis develops after Radiesse injection;
• Radiesse is only capable of creating tissue volume.

Myth 1: Bone will grow after Radiesse injections

Of course, this effect does not occur after the introduction of Radiesse, since the drug is injected into the periosteum or subcutaneously, and there are no bone progenitor cells in these tissue layers. Accordingly, the growth of bone tissue with such an introduction is impossible. Many specialists are misled by the fact that their fellow dentists increase bone volume with calcium hydroxyapatite. Indeed, HAC is used for this purpose, however, it provides for its introduction directly into the bone, where the progenitor cells are located. There is a fundamental difference in the composition of such drugs, the mechanisms of their administration and, accordingly, in the results obtained.

Myth 2: Dense fibrosis develops after Radiesse injection

Research results are now available that clearly explain what effect we get after injecting Radiesse into the body. Existing data confirm the high efficacy and safety of the drug, making it worthy for use in the practice of a doctor. Moreover, Radiesse – one of the most well-studied dermal fillers, research on which continues to this day. At the same time, no negative reactions or side effects, as well as cases of rejection of the filler, were registered.

Existing evidence confirms the high efficacy and safety of the drug, making it worthy of use in medical practice.

Myth 3: Radiesse only provides tissue volume

The unique product Radiesse allows you to improve the appearance of the patient not only by creating volume. Radiesse also improves skin quality and provides a lifting effect. The drug stimulates the synthesis of collagen (type I and III) and elastin in the skin, activates cell proliferation, promotes skin thickening. At the same time, Radiesse requires careful handling by a doctor. Compliance with the rules of work and the choice of patients for the procedure is of great importance.

The doctor needs to learn how to correctly combine the available methods for rejuvenation, while maintaining the naturalness and individuality of the patient.

See also: Using Radiesse: Efficacy Criteria

The doctor must understand that there is no universal way to improve the appearance, which is suitable for absolutely all patients. Even when correcting the face of one patient, a combination of several anti-age methods may be needed: injections of botulinum toxin, Radiesse, hyaluronic acid, etc. Therefore, the doctor needs to learn how to correctly combine the available methods for rejuvenation, while maintaining the naturalness and individuality of the patient.