Radiance FN: a new soft tissue filler.
BACKGROUND
Calcium hydroxylapatite has been used in various forms in facial reconstruction, radiologic procedures, stress urinary incontinence, and vocal cord problems.


OBJECTIVE
To demonstrate the effectiveness and safety of calcium hydroxylapatite as an aesthetic soft tissue filler.


METHODS
Sixty-four consecutive patients from two centers were treated with Radiance FN over a 6-month period in various facial areas.


RESULTS
All patients showed clinical improvement. Side effects were minimal, consisting of mild bruising or swelling. There was a low incidence of complications, consisting of lip nodularity and tear trough overcorrection.


CONCLUSIONS
Radiance FN offers a new alternative as a deep soft tissue filler. Aesthetic correction was immediate with little downtime. Patient satisfaction was high with minimal side effects. Lip nodularity was the main complication. Correction in all patients has persisted to date, with our longest follow-up being 6 months.
Sklar
Jeffrey A
JA
Center For Aesthetic Dermatology, Woodbury, New York 11797, USA. jsklar2426@aol.com
White
Soren M
SM
D017886:Durapatite / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D004954:Esthetics; D005145:Face / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D013518:Surgery, Plastic / Q000379:methods*; D016896:Treatment Outcome
C488071:Radiance FN; D017886:Durapatite