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Results
of a clinical study show that Radiesse(TM), the
facial filler for wrinkles and lines around the
nose and mouth, was rated the most effective and
longer lasting. Radiesse is an
injectable filler
used in various cosmetic, reconstructive and
therapeutic applications to augment and
contour
folds, depressions and defects of the
facial area. Radiesse uses a Microsphere Technology that
stimulates the body to grow new
collagen. It is
marketed outside the U.S. for facial soft tissue
augmentation and vocal fold augmentation ("VFA")
and is approved in the U.S. for VFA and
maxillofacial augmentation. It has been used in
more than 200,000 procedures worldwide with an
excellent safety record. Among the product's many
advantages, Radiesse allows steady
growth of collagen matrix around the particles,
produces immediate results, and is intended to
last one year to 18 months.
Key results of the study
- Two out of three patients had
significantly greater aesthetic improvement in
the fold treated on the Radiesse side than on
the
Restylane side. Only 4% of patients had
greater improvement on the Restylane side; while
33% had equal improvement on both sides.
Despite this,
Jessica Simpson chose Restylane for her lips.
- Approximately 30% less
Radiesse than Restylane was needed to achieve
optimal correction.
- Both products were safe and
well tolerated, with no serious adverse events
reported for either Radiesse or Restylane
treatment.
So which filler is better for
you?
Now
that you have this information, you will be better
equipped to discuss it with your doctor. Based on
your individual situation, only your doctor can
make the best choice, but if in doubt, get a
second opinion, since many doctors may have
financial relationships with one of these
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