Interactions between RADIESSE® or RADIESSE® (+) and drugs or other substances or implants Use during pregnancy, or in breastfeeding women
Introduction of product into the vasculature may lead to embolization, occlusion of the vessels, ischemia, or infarction. Take extra care when injecting soft tissue fillers, for example inject the product slowly and apply the least amount of pressure necessary. Rare but serious adverse events associated with the intravascular injection of soft tissue fillers in the face have been reported and include temporary or permanent vision impairment, blindness, cerebral ischemia or cerebral hemorrhage, leading to stroke, skin necrosis, and damage to underlying facial structures.
You should not use RADIESSE® or RADIESSE® (+) if you have an allergy to any component of the product, if you have a history of severe allergies, if you have a bleeding disorder, or if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. You should not use RADIESSE® (+) if you have an allergy to lidocaine or medicines like it.
RADIESSE® (+) is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to lidocaine or anesthetics of the amide type.
Injection in the back of the hand may result in temporary difficulty performing activities. RADIESSE® may cause nodules, bumps or lumps in the back of the hand and can last up to 1 year.
Healthcare practitioners should fully familiarize themselves with the product, the product educational materials and the entire package insert.
Interactions between RADIESSE® or RADIESSE® (+) and drugs or other substances or implants Use during pregnancy, or in breastfeeding women
Healthcare practitioners should fully familiarize themselves with the product, the product educational materials and the entire package insert.
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The safety and effectiveness for use in the lips has not been established. botox There have been published reports of nodules associated with the use of these products injected into the lips.
It is not known if RADIESSE® or RADIESSE® (+) is safe or effective in the lips, or in the area around the eyes.
RADIESSE® is also used for correcting volume loss in the back of the hands. RADIESSE® (+) is also used for improving moderate to severe loss of jawline contour in adults over 21 years old.
As with all transcutaneous procedures, injection of these products carries a risk of infection. Injection in the jawline may temporarily alter jaw function.
The safety and effectiveness of RADIESSE® or RADIESSE® (+) in the following situations has not been established: