Calcium hydroxyapatite (Radiesse®)
With calcium hydroxyapatite (Radiesse®), a synthetically produced mineral substance, it is possible to even out very deep wrinkles and volume defects and restore youthful contours. At the same time, collagen synthesis in the skin is activated so that new collagenous connective tissue is formed. The mineral components are metabolised by the body over the course of the treatment. As there are no special enzymes in the human body to metabolise them, as is the case with hyaluronic acid, for example, the results last a little longer.
Calcium hydroxyapatite has been used in various body tissues for over 20 years. It was officially authorised by the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) in the EU in 2004 and in the USA in 2006. There it is now the 2nd most widely used filler substance.
Calcium hydroxylapatite is particularly suitable for increasing volume (e.g. cheekbones, cheeks, chin, eyebrows), filling deep nasolabial and marionette lines, restoring facial and body contours (lower jaw, chin, defects in the bridge of the nose) and for treating the back of the hand.
Brief overview:
Duration of treatment:
15-60 minutes
Anaesthesia:
local ointment, local anaesthesia
Follow-up treatment:
not special
Load restrictions:
1-2 days
With the help of the so-called vector technique, it is possible to achieve a comprehensive 3-dimensional rejuvenation of the face, which corresponds to a face lift with volume application.
Large volume defects, e.g. after massive weight loss or in HIV lipoatrophy, can also be successfully treated in this way.
In order to be able to carry out a painless treatment of larger areas, it is possible to rub in an anaesthetic cream or use a local anaesthetic beforehand.
Radiesse competence centre
Dr Michaela Montanari's practice for plastic and aesthetic surgery has been named a Radiesse® Competence Centre. In a Radiesse® Competence Centre, you will find specially trained specialists who are highly experienced in the use of Radiesse® and have outstanding expertise in aesthetic wrinkle and volume treatment You can recognise the Radiesse® competence centres by this award.
Further information on Radiesse®: Information about Radiesse from Merz
Top 5 user award for Dr Montanari
Dr Montanari's practice was awarded the Top 5 seal for Radiesse® users on 12 November 2014. Alongside clinics and practices in Hamburg, Düsseldorf and Munich, Dr Montanari is therefore one of the top 5 clinics and practices in Germany for wrinkle and volume treatment with Radiesse®.