title: Calcium hydroxylapatite (Radiesse): safety, techniques and pain reduction.
abstract: Although the cosmetic applications of injectable calcium hydroxylapatite (CaHA) commenced in the first years of the 21st century, only recently has the clinical use of this filler been optimized. This update will review safety, techniques, pain reduction by mixing with lidocaine and the use of CaHA in ethnic skin.
authors.affiliation: University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL, USA. DrBusso@aol.com
authors.forename: Mariano
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Busso
mesh_terms: D000779:Anesthetics, Local / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D003357:Cosmetic Techniques / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000191:economics; D017886:Durapatite / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000191:economics / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D007267:Injections; D008012:Lidocaine / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D010146:Pain / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000517:prevention & control*
chemical_list: D000779:Anesthetics, Local; D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D017886:Durapatite; D008012:Lidocaine