title: Calcium hydroxylapatite: Radiesse.
abstract: Among the array of choices for aesthetic soft tissue fillers, Radiesse occupies a unique niche as a safe, easily administered, "semi-permanent" material. Composed of calcium hydroxylapatite in a gel matrix, it has a proven safety profile and has been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration for use in the nasolabial folds and for HIV lipoatrophy. Radiesse have evolved quickly into a effective filler for moderately deep facial folds with high patient and physician approval.
authors.affiliation: The Aesthetic Wellness Center, Westborough, MA 01581, USA. minahn@awcenter.com
authors.forename: Min S
authors.initials: MS
authors.lastname: Ahn
mesh_terms: D002610:Cheek; D017886:Durapatite / Q000494:pharmacology* / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D015595:Skin Aging / Q000187:drug effects*
chemical_list: D017886:Durapatite