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radiance
FN (fine needle) injections guide |
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indications
and uses of radiance FN |
for
the correction of contour deformities in the skin such
as fine to deep wrinkles, frown lines, smile lines, crow's
feet, acne and other scars. |
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composition
of radiance FN |
radiance
FN is made of calcium hydroxyapatite, (CaHA) microspheres
suspended in an aqueous, polysaccharide gel. CaHA (ossifies)
becomes a bony matrix onto which your body will deposit
it's own collagen. |
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formulations
available |
Radiance FN: 25 to 45 microns (used more often than
Radiance for cosmetic applications due to smaller size)
Radiance: 75 to 125 microns
|
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longevity of radiance
FN |
2 to 5 years |
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cost
of radiance FN |
$800
to $1200 per 1.0cc |
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allergy testing
for radiance FN |
no allergy testing
is required |
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anesthesia
for radiance FN |
anesthesia
may be provided in the form of creams, local injections,
or nerve blocks with Lidocaine |
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recovery after
radiance FN injections |
usually return
to activities immediately. lip augmentation may cause
swelling that lasts several days |
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FDA approved? (US)
|
yes, for radiographic tissue marking and vocal fold
insufficiency, but not FDA approved for cosmetic use
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available in US? |
yes, can be used
"off-label" |
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procedure
time |
15
to 45 minutes, depending on treatment areas |
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contraindications
of radiance FN |
unknown |
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pros
of radiance FN |
no
pre-treatment skin test, little to no downtime, long-lasting
but not permanent, non-animal origin |
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cons
of radiance FN |
difficult
to remove, higher cost compared to collagen based injectable
fillers, can cause firmness or lumpiness especially in
the lips |
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notes |
not
recommended for use in the lips |
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for
more information |
Bioform
Incorporated |
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