What is Radiesse?
By Dr. Mary LupoYou may want to consider Radiesse cosmetic filler treatment if you are showing obvious signs of facial aging. Most often, candidates will seek treatment for prominent smile lines, marionette lines and other facial wrinkles. It can also be used as a substitute for implant surgery, and providing augmentation to a patient’s nose, cheeks or chin. It is also the best filler for the back of the hands. Hands show signs of aging when you lose volume and when the veins and tendons become visible. Dermal fillers plump the skin so that the veins and tendons are less noticeable. Radiesse is best used for the correction of the hands because it is very moldable and has very good durability.
Radiesse should not be used in the lips.
The Radiesse treatment is generally performed using local anesthesia and will take up to 15 minutes depending upon the extent of the treatment. An antiseptic will be applied on the area to be treated and the doctor will select one or more injection points. Radiesse will be injected into the deeper dermis and subcutaneous layer. In some areas, it is injected just above the bone. You will see immediate results and the correction will last 9-18 months.
Like all dermal fillers, the most common side effects are bruising, swelling and occasionally asymmetry. Any lumping and asymmetry can be resolved by massaging. The most important difference between Radiesse and Hyaluronic Acid fillers is that Radiesse is not dissolvable. If you are unhappy with the result, you will have to wait until it gradually dissolves.
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Our mission at the Lupo Center is to provide patients with innovative, effective, and ethical care to make each person look and feel their personal best. To fulfill our goal, we provide state-of-the-art medical, surgical, and cosmetic treatments to all patients.
Board-certified dermatologist and clinical professor of dermatology Mary P. Lupo, MD, has been a leader in the field of non-surgical rejuvenation since 1983. She travels internationally to teach her innovative techniques, and her reputation brings in patients from around the country. She started the first formal residency training program for injectables and peels in 1983 at Tulane Medical School and served as past president of the Women’s Dermatologic Society, adjunct professor of dermatology at Tulane, and a founder of Cosmetic Boot Camp. Dr. Lupo holds membership in many prestigious dermatology associations, participates in clinical trials for the approval of new drugs and devices, and acts as an advisor for numerous aesthetic-minded companies.
Dr. Lupo was recently recognized as a trailblazer for women in dermatology and for her dedication to educating dermatology residents and fellows.
She has also received the following awards:
- 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 from the 𝐃𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 - Recognizes full-time academicians who have dedicated their careers to educating dermatology residents and fellows;
- 𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐦𝐚 𝐁𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐟𝐞𝐥𝐝, 𝐌𝐃 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐲 and 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 from the 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧'𝐬 𝐃𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐭𝐲 - Recognizes dermatologists of national prominence who have been trailblazers for women in some aspect of dermatology.
Dr. Lupo has authored over 90 published articles and book chapters and has spoken on various dermatological topics at nearly 480 national and international meetings and seminars.
