RADIESSE® in Sugar Land, TX

Today, there are multiple injectable wrinkle treatments available for you to use to get a more youthful, refreshed appearance. The RADIESSE injectable wrinkle treatment offered by Houston, TX plastic surgeon Dr. Peter Chang, is wonderful for mild and moderate wrinkles and lines on the face, and for fixing volume loss in the hands. Women and men who don't have time for frequent appointments appreciate the lasting results (over a year in many cases) of RADIESSE. With microspheres of calcium hydroxyapatite in a flexible gel, RADIESSE fills and smooths the appearance of your face without the time and expense of surgery. RADIESSE is approved by the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) to safely and effectively volumize your face. It may be used with other injectable treatments (wrinkle fillers and relaxers) for a unique procedure to rejuvenate your appearance. Look refreshed and improve your self-image with RADIESSE injectable wrinkle treatments at Timeless Plastic Surgery in Sugar Land, TX.

Women and men who are in good overall health and want to correct their mild to moderate wrinkles and lines are ideal patients for RADIESSE treatments. It can improve marionette lines, smile lines, chin wrinkles, pre-jowl folds, and fine lines that form on the edges of the lips. RADIESSE is also designed to treat volume that is often lost with age in the hands to help them appear fuller and more youthful. You shouldn't receive this treatment if you have an allergy to lidocaine or other ingredients in RADIESSE. Be sure to talk to Dr. Chang if you have any allergies (whether mild or severe) and disclose your medical history. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, think you might be pregnant, or are trying to conceive in the next several years, you shouldn't get RADIESSE injections.

RADIESSE wrinkle injections are performed in a treatment room at Timeless Plastic Surgery in around 30 – 60 minutes once you have completed your consultation. To start the procedure, you will lay in a relaxed position as the injection sites are cleaned and marked. Many patients feel tolerable discomfort throughout the procedure at the first prick, but if preferred, a local anesthetic may be spread on the treatment sites. The RADIESSE dose, determined during your consultation, will be placed in a fine needle. The pre-marked site of injection will help the injector to carefully administer RADIESSE into the needed areas. As soon as the treatment is done, a compress will be held to the treated areas to reduce bruising and swelling.

Following your RADIESSE injection, you may have mild swelling, bruising, and redness. This is normal and should last for around a week. These side effects may typically be camouflaged with cosmetics. If the bruising, swelling, or redness lasts longer than ten days or if you are concerned, please contact Timeless Plastic Surgery. Many patients have visible results minutes after the treatment with final results appearing in a month or so. Your face will look softer, younger, and lifted. RADIESSE typically lasts longer compared to other dermal fillers — about 1 – 2 years. You can talk to Dr. Chang at your appointment about how soon to get your next injection to touch up your results.

How much does RADIESSE cost?
The cost of RADIESSE is dependent on the number of syringes needed to achieve your desired outcome. During your consultation at our practice, we will discuss your expected results and determine the amount needed to achieve them. We will also discuss your out-of-pocket costs for your treatment.

How does RADIESSE compare to other fillers?
Fillers such as RADIESSE are considered temporary, even though the results may last up to a full year. Common filler procedures include collagen, calcium hydroxyapatite, hyaluronic acid, polylactic acid, and the heaviest of the fillers, PMMA. RADIESSE is the only dermal filler composed of calcium-based microspheres, which are comparable to hyaluronic acid injectable fillers due to the natural ability to stimulate collagen production. During your consultation, we will discuss the various fillers and evaluate your facial tone, laxity, and volume levels to help you decide which filler may be the best choice for you.

What are the side effects?
Severe and/or abnormal side effects are rare with RADIESSE. Immediately following treatment, patients may experience mild redness, bruising, numbness, and/or itching. These are temporary side effects that usually disappear within a day or two.

What other procedures can I combine with RADIESSE?
RADIESSE injections can be performed in combination with other injectable treatments to help you achieve your ideal results. Many patients combine dermal fillers, such as RADIESSE, with BOTOX or other muscle relaxants to create an overall younger-looking appearance. Talk to your physician in your consultation to learn more about other procedures that can be combined with RADIESSE.

Are the injections painful?
Typically, patients do not need any form of numbing prior to their injection treatment. However, a local anesthetic can be provided if you are worried about any discomfort. Most patients only experience slight discomfort during the actual injections.

As an injectable dermal filler, RADIESSE receives positive reviews from patients for creating wonderful outcomes. If you want to learn about the benefits of RADIESSE wrinkle treatments, please contact Timeless Plastic Surgery in Sugar Land, TX today to schedule an appointment. Our team strives to provide thorough, high-quality cosmetic treatment to every one of our patients.