Radiesse

Name: Radiesse

Dosing & Uses

Dosage Forms & Strengths

subdermal gel

  • 0.8mL
  • 1.5mL

Facial Wrinkles and Folds

Indicated for subdermal implantation for the correction of moderate-to-severe facial wrinkles and folds (eg, nasolabial folds)

Amount injected varies depending on the site and extent of restoration/augmentation desired

See Administration section; also see prescribing information for complete instructions and injection technique

Facial Fat Loss

Indicated for restoration and/or correction of the signs of facial fat loss (lipoatrophy) in people with HIV

Amount injected varies depending on the site and extent of restoration/augmentation desired

See Administration section; also see prescribing information for complete instructions and injection technique

Hand Augmentation

Indicated for hand augmentation to correct volume loss in the dorsum of the hands

Inject using small boluses, 0.2-0.5 mL/bolus; not to exceed 0.5 mL/bolus

See Administration section; also see prescribing information for complete instructions and injection technique

Safety and efficacy not established

Adverse Effects

>10%

Edema (69.2%)

Erythema (66.7%)

Ecchymosis (63.2%)

Soreness, numbness, contour irregularity, tenderness, irritation (29.9%)

Pain (28.2%)

Pruritus (18%)

Hand augmentation

  • Swelling (20.4%)
  • Bruising (18.6%)
  • Other (vagal response, dry skin, hypersensitivity, needle pricks) (11%)

1-10% (Hand Augmentation)

Redness (8%)

Pain (6.2%)

Nodule, bumps/lumps (6.2%)

Itching (3.5%)

Difficulty performing activities (1.8%)

<1%

Nodule (0.9%)

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