As you age, the years of laughing, smiling, talking and tanning inevitably crease your skin. These factors can leave you with lines and wrinkles. You will also start to notice that the size of your lips begins to shrink. Radiesse or other cosmetic filler injections can be used for temporary line and wrinkle removal or lip enhancement. The filler or Radiesse is injected under the surface of your skin to restore the natural contours of your face.

• No skin test required prior to injection
• Some fillers are composed of stabilized hyaluronic acid - which is a natural component of our tissue
• Instant results
• Long lasting (over 6 months)
• No animal ingredient

TREATMENT
Cosmetic filler or Radiesse treatment takes about 30 minutes and the amount of discomfort depends on the sensitivity of the patient's skin. Lip enhancement can be uncomfortable therefore patients are offered a nerve block prior to treatment to eliminate any pain. The product is injected just below the surface of the skin with a very fine needle.
 
Patients may require a second visit to achieve a full correction of the area. The body will eventually absorb the product, so ongoing treatments are necessary to maintain results.  If treatment is discontinued, your face will gradually return to its natural contours.

SIDE EFFECTS
Injection-related reactions may occur such as post treatment swelling, redness, pain, itchiness, discoloration, and tenderness at the implant site. These reactions will resolve spontaneously within several days. Patients should avoid aspirin or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, e.g. Advil, prior to treatment as they will increase the risk of bruising at the injection site.

Dr. Junker helps patients look and feel their best. Contact our Washington, DC, office today for a free consultation and to learn about Radiesse and our other lip enhancement and wrinkle removal options.