What to expect from Radiesse treatment in NYC for sagging skin

Time may be kinder to some than to others, but eventually it leaves a mark on everyone. Some effects of aging, such as color or texture changes, show on the surface of skin. Other changes, particularly the loss of volume, occur deeper. Over the years, your skin and the layers of fat and other tissues that support it, become thinner. Bone loss, which is especially common in the jaw area, can alter your facial structure. The loss of volume and structure can leave excess, unsupported, sagging skin. Radiesse can help.

Dermal fillers are specially formulated gels, injected just beneath the skin. Sometimes called an “injectable implant” or “liquid facelift,” this procedure can be used to replace volume loss associated with aging or illness. Some fillers are used to augment thin lips, hollow cheeks or other facial contours. Fillers achieve less dramatic results than cosmetic surgery, but they are a popular alternative because the procedure leaves no scar and involves little to no downtime.

There are many brands of fillers on the market, most of which are formulated with hyaluronic acid. They deliver instant, temporary results. Radiesse is a different concept in fillers. Rather than hyaluronic acid, it is formulated with microspheres of calcium, which are suspended in an ultra-smooth gel. The formula is thick and resilient, making it a good option for deep injections in areas needing significant volumization.

Like other fillers, Radiesse delivers instant results. What truly sets it apart is what happens after that. The microspheres provide a structure that your body uses to build new collagen. Like most formulas, the Radiesse gel gradually breaks down, and it is removed by your body. Unlike typical fillers, the results of Radiesse do not fade when that happens. By that time, natural collagen has taken over the task of providing volume, for improvement that can last well over a year. Radiesse may be used alone, or in conjunction with other fillers to lift and sculpt sagging tissues.

Dr. Ron Shelton is proud to keep NYC looking young with a host of age-fighting treatment, including Radiesse. Call us at and schedule your appointment today.

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