RADIESSE FOR SKIN TIGHTENING AND BODY VECTORING (ARTICLE I)
Diluted Calcium Hydroxylapatite for Skin Tightening of the Upper Arms and Abdomen. Abstract BACKGROUND: The collagen-stimulating properties of Radiesse® (calcium hydroxylapatite, CaHA) can be used for skin-tightening procedures by hyper-diluting the product with lidocaine or saline. BACKGROUND: To evaluate the effectiveness and safety of diluted CaHA for skin tightening in two case series of women with skin laxity in the upper arms or abdomen. METHODS: For each case series, 10 female subjects were enrolled. In the upper arms, CaHA diluted 1:2 with normal saline solution and 2%...