What is Radiesse?

Question:
What is Radiesse? What is it best used to treat and how long do results last?

Answer:
Radiesse is a dermal filler that is made of small particles of crushed bone mineral in a gel matrix.  In my practice, Radiesse is used in the nasolabial folds, the cheeks, chin, and jaw line.  I have found that Radiesse will last longer than the hyaluronic acid dermal fillers such as, Perlane or Juvederm, and still see improvement in the areas of Radiesse injection of the face for over a year.   I have very satisfied patients with the use of Radiesse as a dermal filler.