Fillers Containing Calcium Hydroxyapatite

What is Calcium Hydroxyapatite?

Calcium Hydroxyapatite (CaHA) is a natural mineral normally found in the human body. It is mostly found in the teeth and bones. Therefore, Calcium Hydroxyapatite found in dermal fillers used for medical purposes is quite compatible with the human body.

What are the uses of Calcium Hydroxyapatite and Hyaluronic Acid Fillers?

These fillers are designed to alleviate aging signs and rejuvenate the skin. Calcium Hydroxyapatite stimulates the cells called “Fibroblasts” responsible for collagen production. Increased collagen production improves the skin’s elasticity. Hyaluronic acid provides volume and raises the skin’s water retention capacity. Thus, skin moisture and brightness increase while signs of aging are reversed. Combined fillers containing Hydroxyapatite are used for various aesthetic purposes, such as defining facial features, eliminating wrinkles, and improving skin tension.

Advantages of Calcium Hydroxyapatite Fillers

Calcium Hydroxyapatite based fillers are widely preferred in aesthetic medicine applications due to their various advantages. Here are the main advantages of these fillers:

1. Long-Term Effect: CaHA fillers are known to offer longer-term effects than hyaluronic acid-based fillers, usually lasting 12 to 18 months.
2. Encouraging Collagen Production: CaHA helps improve skin structure and elasticity in the long term by stimulating the skin’s own collagen production. This results in a younger, healthier appearance to the skin.
3. Natural Look and Feel: CaHA fillers offer a natural look and feel. Once injected, it protects natural facial expressions by working in harmony with the tissues under the skin.
4. Biocompatibility: Since CaHA is a substance naturally found in the human body, it is biocompatible and keeps the risk of allergic reactions to a minimum.

Application Areas of Calcium Hydroxyapatite Fillers

CaHA-based fillers can be used in various areas of the face. Here are the most common areas of use for these fillers:

1. Cheeks and Cheekbones: It can be applied to eliminate sagging in the cheek area, add volume to the cheeks and highlight the cheekbones.
2. Chin and Jaw Line: Used to define the jaw line and reshape the chin.
3. Hand: Can also be used to reduce signs of aging on the back of the hand.

Application and After of Calcium Hydroxyapatite Fillers

The application of Calcium Hydroxyapatite Fillers must be performed by a specialist doctor under sterile conditions. Before the application, the skin is cleaned and anesthetized with local anesthetic creams if necessary. The filler is injected into the targeted areas with the help of fine-tipped cannulas.

In the post-application period, side effects such as mild swelling, redness and bruising may occur, but these effects are usually short-term and disappear on their own.

Are Calcium Hydroxyapatite Fillers Painful?

Calcium Hydroxyapatite filler application is usually done with local anesthetic creams or anesthetic injections, so there is minimal discomfort during the procedure. There may be slight swelling and tenderness after the application. Still, these effects are short-term and usually pass within a few days.

Who is a Good Candidate for Calcium Hydroxyapatite Containing Fillers?

It is a suitable option for almost anyone looking to reduce signs of skin aging and reshape their facial features. However, it may not be ideal for pregnant or breastfeeding women, those with serious skin infections, and people with certain autoimmune diseases. Therefore, having a thorough medical evaluation before having fillers is important.

For Which Age Group Are Calcium Hydroxyapatite Fillers Suitable?

Fillers containing Calcium Hydroxyapatite are generally suitable for adults with signs of aging on their skin. People aged 30 and over benefit from this filler. However, filler application has no specific age limit, and suitability should be evaluated according to the individual’s skin type and aesthetic needs.

What are the Prices of Calcium Hydroxyapatite Fillers?

Calcium hydroxyapatite-based fillers stand out among facial fillers due to their long-lasting effects, encouraging collagen production and providing a natural look. Contact us for more detailed information about prices.