Category Archives: Radiesse
Harper’s Bazaar just published an article about the so-called liquid face lift in their September 2009 issue, and other media outlets have picked up the topic as well. Dr. Hess discussed it last April: The Liquid Facelift – What a … Continue reading
One of the most common problems I see at Hess Plastic Surgery is the tear trough deformity. This is the depression that can occur between the nose and the lower eyelid. This tends to occur with increasing age as the lower lids … Continue reading
I have the utmost respect for our capitalistic society. Competition works to create better products, higher standards and a better society as a whole. That is except in cosmetic medicine. All plastic surgeons at some point in their career start … Continue reading
Dermal fillers go by many names such as Restylane®, Perlane®, Juvederm®, Evolence®, Radiesse® and others. They are composed of many things such as hyaluronic acid, hydroxyapatite, porcine collagen and others. Although the names these products are made of are Greek to … Continue reading
Radiesse and Bioform Medical Inc. recently announced that approximately 1 million syringes of Radiesse dermal filler have been shipped worldwide since 2002. Radiesse is the company’s staple product and most commonly used to fill wrinkles, nasolabial folds and restoring facial … Continue reading