Minimizing Discomfort during the injection of Radiesse™ with the use of either local anesthetic or ice

Stephen Comite, Alexis Greene, Sabina A. Cieszynski, Pauline Zaroovabeli, Karen Marks

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Abstract

Radiesse™ or calcium hydroxylapatite has been used for years in patients with HIV associated lipoatrophy [1] as well as for facial wrinkles and nasolabial folds [2, 3], but can be painful to inject especially in the latter area. This discomfort can be severe enough that after an injection with Radiesse™, a patient, despite excellent results, may refuse additional treatments. We hereby describe several methods of minimizing discomfort during Radiesse™ injections of nasolabial folds and other facial areas.

Original languageEnglish
Article number5
JournalDermatology Online Journal
Volume13
Issue number3
StatePublished - Jul 2007
Externally publishedYes

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