In recent decades, soft tissue fillers have become increasingly popular as a non-surgical treatment option for facial rejuvenation. Calcium hydroxylapatite (CaHA) is a naturally occurring substance that has been approved by the FDA for use in a variety of dermal fillers.
Although, calcium hydroxylapatite is biosynthetically produced, it is present naturally in the enamel and bone cells of humans. CaHA is a highly effective and safe treatment option for a wide range of aesthetic indications, including the correction of moderate-to-severe facial lines and folds, as well as the replenishment of lost volume.
In aesthetic medicine, calcium hydroxyapatite is used as a dermal filler to correct wrinkles and restore facial volume. Another well-known dermal filler is hyaluronic acid.
It is injected under the skin to smooth and diminish the appearance of wrinkles, as well as expression lines around the mouth and nasolabial folds. The filler material provides immediate volume and improves the appearance of the skin. It is a compound recommended for mature skin. Its effects are prolonged.
It also has the ability to stimulate collagen production in the skin. The injection stimulates the body’s response, promoting collagen production in the treated area. This new collagen gradually replaces the filler substance, so the results are longer lasting and produce lifting-like effects.
It also works to add volume and contour to the cheekbones and chin.
This calcium hydroxylapatite filler is injected into the subcutis to restore facial volume and correct skin depressions. Most practitioners use calcium hydroxylapatite to lift or fill out the cheek area, to tighten the contours of the face, to smooth out deep nasolabial folds and marionette lines, and to rejuvenate the back of the hands.
In addition to its immediate filling and volumising effects, calcium hydroxylapatite encourages collagen production at the site of implant, extending the duration of results even further. Results typically lasts at least a year or longer in many patients.
Reduce the appearance of expression lines due to smiling and smoking.
It can be injected with a fine needle, which reduces the trauma of the injection and the period of inactivity.
Once injected into the skin, the homogenous spherical particles of CaHA form a matrix which permits maximum infiltration into the natural tissue itself.
The CaHA particles consists of phosphorous and calcium ions which occur naturally in human tissue.
The excellent effectiveness and safety of calcium hydroxyapatite has been proven through numerous clinical trials over years.
It does not require any prior allergy testing as it has a totally biocompatible formula and does not produce toxic or allergic responses.
As CaHA filler results are much more permanent, it’s recommended that this treatment is performed by more experienced injectors in low-risk areas.
Advises aesthetics practitioners consider the following points when selecting and consulting patients:
"It's not recommended to use CaHA products on younger patients with no signs of ageing"
"Don't use CaHa in the wrong areas, such as upper or lower eyelids or lips"
"Manage your patient's expectations, especially for those who want immediate results. The true results of CaHA take up to 3 months to show."
Performing the injection of calcium hydroxyapatite leads to a comprehensive rejuvenation of the face. Depending on the area of the face covered by the treatment, the effect of filling deep furrows and wrinkles, restoring the correct face oval and filling in tissue defects can be obtained. The preparation works in two stages – the effect of filling the furrows and tissue defects is immediately visible and results from the introduction of microspheres suspended in a gel carrier into specific parts of the face. The second stage of the preparation’s operation results from stimulating the synthesis of collagen fibers and comprehensive skin firming and thickening. This effect of the treatment appears gradually and lasts for several months. It is worth emphasizing that the effect is not only long-term, but also extremely natural. With the help of a safe and minimally invasive procedure, it is possible to achieve a spectacular rejuvenation effect that could once only have been the work of a plastic surgeon.
Calcium hydroxylapatite is the heaviest of facial dermal fillers. This substance, which is found naturally in human bones, is a mineral-like compound. It’s often used to fill the moderate-to-severe creases such as nasolabial folds, marionette lines and frown lines. It’s also used to enhance fullness of the cheeks and other facial contours.
Like some of the other semi-permanent dermal fillers, calcium hydroxylapatite contains small particles that act as a scaffold. Your own collagen then grows on that scaffold. Over time, the particles are slowly dissolved into calcium and phosphate ions through normal metabolic processes.
Calcium hydroxylapatite is biosynthetically produced, which means that no animals or animal products are used. This lowers your risk of an allergic reaction and no skin testing is required.