INJECTABLE BIOSTIMULATORS
Calcium hydroxyapatite is a versatile dermal filler with a unique triple effect of filling, lifting and skin rejuvenation “all in one syringe”.
Calcium hydroxyapatite is not made of hyaluronic acid (non-HA). Instead Calcium hydroxyapatite is made of microscopic calcium particles suspended in an gel carrier. When injected, Calcium hydroxyapatite immediately adds volume to areas like the sunken cheeks, as well as to improve facial contours.
Calcium hydroxyapatite under the brand name Radiesses was FDA-approved for treating moderate to severe wrinkles and folds in 2006, and it is the first and only dermal filler that was FDA-approved for hand rejuvenation to correct volume loss and skin laxity on the back of the hands.
It has been safely used in over 6 million treatments worldwide in over 57 countries.
Why we only use Calcium hydroxyapatite
Calcium hydroxyapatite is used commonly to treat the nasolabial folds, nose, chin and the jawline. The filler material unique gel properties (technical term: rheology) means it can be precisely placed into the treatments areas giving volume and projection, and yet can be moulded easily by the injector doctor.
Calcium hydroxyapatite stimulates your body’s natural ability to produce collagen through a process called bio-stimulation. After injection, the Calcium Hydroyapatite (CaHA) microspheres form a biological “scaffold”, providing mechanical stimulation to fibroblasts, which in turn produce collagen. The new collagen act like strategic ”struts”, adding strength to facial ligaments; or it volumizes facial compartments, to provide a lifting effect on the face.
This is ideal for patients who want to achieve an lifting effect using only dermal fillers. Because of its unique ability to induce collagen growth, it can also improve skin quality by increased amounts of collagen and elastin in the skin, hence smoothening wrinkles and brightening skin tone.
Just like any other dermal filler procedure, it can be done as a lunchtime fix. Your doctor may apply topical numbing cream prior. Because of added local anaesthetic (lidocaine), the inject process is relatively comfortable. The injection takes 10-30mins depending on the extent of the treatment.
Calcium hydroxyapatite can be injected using fine needles, or blunt cannula.
Most patients can resume normal activities immediately. Some experience mild swelling and localised soreness for a day.
Because of its bio-stimulation properties, Calcium hydroxyapatite has been used successfully in acne scar reduction as well.
Beyond the face, there are a myriad of body applications for Radiesse.
Radiesse is used for hand rejuvenation, smoothening neck lines, improving skin laxity in the décolletage, upper arms, above the knees, post-delivery loose skin in the abdomen etc.
The price for Calcium hydroxyapatite is $1,500 per syringe. Body treatments often require multiple syringes.
Our Founder
Dr. David Loh founded David Loh Surgery in 2002, during the early days of Aesthetic Medicine. He obtained his Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery from the National University of Singapore and has over 30 years of clinical experience, with more than 20 years dedicated to aesthetics.
Dr Loh is Accredited by MOH to perform liposuction. He is best known as an international trainer for BTX and Dermal Fillers. He has published extensively on injection techniques and the management of serious complications, with one of his papers awarded a Gold Medal by the PRS Global Journal. His contributions to the field include serving as the immediate past President of the Society of Aesthetic Medicine in Singapore.
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