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Feb 24 14 12:03 AM
The primary compound used in Radiesse is pure, synthetic calcium hydroxylapatite particles composed of calcium and phosphate ions. Because these occur naturally in the body, they are inherently biocompatible. Identical in composition to the mineral portion of human bone, these microparticles will slowly dissolve and be metabolized in the same way as endogenous bone fragments from common fractures. CaHA has been used for decades in plastic and reconstructive surgery, orthopedics, otology, ENT, otolaryngology, maxillofacial surgery, neurosurgery, dentistry, and urology. The gel carrier is comprised of cellulose, glycerin and sterile water; all of which are biocompatible and classified as Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) by the FDA and are listed in the United States Pharmacopoeia (USP) and British Pharmacopoeia (BP).Radiesse provides volume by its physical presence, and studies demonstrate a well-defined tissue matrix forms around and throughout the CaHA implant particles identical to the surrounding area. The implant site remains soft and flexible, similar to the surrounding tissue, and does not show any evidence of ossification, calcification, or migration. Areas injected more than once demonstrated similar tissue response and infiltration results as those sites injected only once. Radiesse seems to have a bit more body or substance, and on a volume per volume basis may give more ‘fill’ than an HA product. This means that for most areas you can obtain the same results with either type of filler product, but you will need to use more HA than Radiesse.
Radiesse provides volume by its physical presence, and studies demonstrate a well-defined tissue matrix forms around and throughout the CaHA implant particles identical to the surrounding area. The implant site remains soft and flexible, similar to the surrounding tissue, and does not show any evidence of ossification, calcification, or migration. Areas injected more than once demonstrated similar tissue response and infiltration results as those sites injected only once. Radiesse seems to have a bit more body or substance, and on a volume per volume basis may give more ‘fill’ than an HA product. This means that for most areas you can obtain the same results with either type of filler product, but you will need to use more HA than Radiesse.
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