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Radiesse

Overview:

Calcium hydroxyapatite is a synthetic compound that serves not only as a filler but also as a volumizer, thereby increasing durability.

Expected results:

Correction of static intermediate and deep lines on the lower and mid face, cheek augmentation, correction of scars, volume replenishment for hand rejuvenation.

Preparations:

Avoidance of aspirin and ibuprofen for 10 days. Local anesthesia by injection makes the procedure more comfortable when used around the mouth and in cheeks.

Post treatment instructions:

Avoidance of aspirin or ibuprofen for 3 days.

Time to desired results:

1-3 days

Duration of desired effects:

12-18 months

Contraindications:

Allergy to calcium hydroxy-apatite (extremely rare)

Downtime:

1-3 days of swelling and erythema, up to 7 days for bruising (may be covered easily).

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Radiesse - Patients ask, Dr. Ringpfeil answers

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2 Responses to “Radiesse”

MelissaW says:

July 15, 2015 at 2:56 pm

Hi Dr. R, I am interested in Radiesse (or any other filler) for my jaw line. It is not very prominent and from the side it appears to disappear into my neck. I am not overweight but it makes me look that way. Can enhancement be done with fillers? If so, which do you recommend best and how many units would be needed (on average)?
- Franziska Ringpfeil MD. says:
  
  July 21, 2015 at 10:54 am
  
  A face must be seen from multiple angles in order to determine what strategy is the best to address a specific concern. Often, lifting and recountouring go hand in hand to achieve this goal. Certain fillers are better for lift others are better for reflation and contouring. Simple recountouring may require 1-2 syringes whereas a liquid face lift easily consumes 1 syringes. In office evaluation is needed for discussion of expectations, side effects and a cost estimate.

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Overall doctor performance

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The doctor listened to you attentively

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The doctor took time to answer your questions

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The doctor explained treatment options

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Aesthetician performance

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Office comfort

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everyone was very friendly and didn't make me feel self conscious.

#12011-06-01 18:06:14

The staff was wonderful. They were knowledgeable, professional and personable. The office beautiful, even the music was great.

#22025-11-25

The doctor explained things thoroughly to me. She was able to treat a couple of skin growths on site today. I was given a couple of sample products as well as a coupon toward the purchase of one of the prescribed products that I am to use.

#32011-05-18 16:40:00

The general friendliness, and knowledgeability of the Dr and staff.

#42026-07-16

Dr. Ringpfeil is extremely knowledgeable about her field. She also put me at ease immediatley and made me feel quite at home. I will definatley return once a year for her to check me. Her assistant and the receptionists were most helpful and very nice and more than happy to comply with their patients' wishes. Should anyone be searching for a dermatologist, I highly recommend Dr. Ringpfeil.

#52025-09-19

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Alana was wonderful. Her manner of dealing with patients is something to be admired.

#72011-11-30 11:47:43

Dr. Ringpfeil's no nonsense (but compassionate) manner. Decisive and confident.

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I have been to a number of derm docs....often it seems as though they have you try this or that but never seem to have a clear plan as to how they will treat ALL of the issues at hand. Thank you for taking the time to address each one of my concerns.

#92026-04-16

overall professionalism of entire staff

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watercooler in waiting room.

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The lock on the door of the unisex bathroom is a little challenging in that you don't know whether it is locked or not. This was a little unnerving.

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Friday appointments with Dr. Ringpfiel

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