Hand augmentation with Radiesse (Calcium hydroxylapatite)

Area of Science:

• Aesthetic Medicine
• Dermatology
• Plastic Surgery

Background:

• Hand rejuvenation presents treatment challenges due to pain and multiple sessions required for some fillers.
• Existing soft tissue fillers for the hand often involve significant patient discomfort and prolonged recovery.

Purpose of the Study:

• To introduce a novel, less painful method for hand treatment using calcium hydroxylapatite (CaHA) filler.
• To evaluate the efficacy and patient experience of a CaHA-anesthetic admixture for hand injections.

Main Methods:

• A homogenous admixture of calcium hydroxylapatite (CaHA) and anesthetic was prepared prior to injection.
• The CaHA-anesthetic mixture was injected into the hand using a tenting technique and then disseminated.
• The novel technique aimed to improve ease of massage and reduce procedural pain.

Main Results:

• The admixture resulted in a homogenous mixture that was easier to massage and spread throughout the hand.
• Patients experienced noticeably less pain compared to conventional hand injections.
• The treatment was associated with reduced swelling and bruising, and minimal post-treatment downtime.

Conclusions:

• Mixing anesthetic directly with calcium hydroxylapatite (CaHA) offers a simplified and more comfortable approach to hand rejuvenation.
• This technique addresses key challenges in hand aesthetics, including pain management and treatment efficiency.
• The CaHA-anesthetic admixture shows promise for improving patient outcomes and satisfaction in hand filler treatments.