As we age, our face is the first place to lose fat – making us look tired and older than we feel. Injectable fillers are often an ideal solution, but typically last six to nine months. Now, Canderm, the creators of NeoStrata skin care, have launched Radiesse, the longest lasting non-permanent injectable available in Canada. The formula contains calcium hydroxylapatite (CaHA) microspheres, a mineral component of bones that are absorbed into the body and remain for one to two full years.

WHAT AREAS CAN BE TREATED?
   Radiesse is ideal for your entire face – including the tear trough (under eye), nasolabial folds and marionette lines (around the mouth), cheeks, chin, jawline and for post-rhinoplasty corrections. You may need topical or local anesthetic.

THE BENEFITS
   Radiesse can be sculpted in the face for up to 24 hours after the treatment, so that you can get the precise results you desire. “You see results immediately, and because there’s one-to-one correction, there’s no need to overfill when injecting into areas such as nasolabial folds and lips,” says Dr. John Goldhar, a Toronto dermatologist. Plus, it doesn’t require an allergy test. Cost: $740 per syringe.

To find a doctor using Radiesse in your area, go to canderm.com or call 1-877-278-3265.