UPDATE IN AESTHETIC DERMATOLOGY
Calcium Hydroxylapatite for Facial Rejuvenation
Sep
2006
Vol. 25. No. 3
Porous calcium hydroxylapatite has been used in otolaryngology, dentistry and radiology for many years. Currently, calcium hydroxylapatite is gaining popularity for facial esthetics in the form of the product Radiesse™ (San Mateo, CA). Although RadiesseTM is not yet approved in the United States for cosmetic use, it is being used off-label by an increasing number of dermatologists and plastic surgeons for facial soft-tissue augmentation. Preliminary clinical and histologic studies have shown safety, efficacy and durability in various esthetic applications including the nasolabial folds and HIV lipoatrophy.
Semin Cutan Med Surg 25:132-137 © 2006 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.