Radiesse for Foot Fat Pad Atrophy
Do you experience persistent pain in the ball of your foot, as if you're walking directly on the bone? You might be suffering from fat pad atrophy, a condition where the natural cushioning on the soles of your feet thins out. This can lead to significant discomfort and limit your ability to walk, stand, or participate in activities. Fortunately, there's a solution: Radiesse dermal filler. In the following blog, Caring Podiatry will explain how this innovative treatment can help restore lost volume and provide long-lasting relief.
What is Fat Pad Atrophy?
The fat pads on the balls of our feet and our heels act as natural shock absorbers, protecting the bones and other structures from impact. Over time, due to aging, genetics, high-impact activities, or certain medical conditions, these fat pads can thin out, leading to:
A feeling of walking on pebbles or bones
Increased risk of calluses and corns
Difficulty wearing certain shoes
Pain that worsens with prolonged standing or walking
Radiesse: A Non-Surgical Solution for Volume Restoration
Radiesse is an FDA-approved dermal filler that is commonly used in cosmetic procedures to add volume to the face. However, it also has exciting applications in podiatry for treating fat pad atrophy and reducing the likelihood of callus formation.
How Radiesse Works:
Immediate Volume: Radiesse is made of calcium hydroxylapatite (CaHA) microspheres suspended in a gel carrier. When injected into the foot, it provides immediate volume restoration, cushioning the bones and reducing pressure.
Stimulates Collagen Production: Unlike some other fillers, Radiesse also stimulates your body's natural collagen production. Collagen is a protein that provides structure and support to the skin and underlying tissues.
Long-Lasting Results: The CaHA microspheres gradually break down over time, but the newly formed collagen remains, providing sustained cushioning and support. Results can last for a year or more.
The Radiesse Procedure: What to Expect
Consultation: Your podiatrist will evaluate your feet, discuss your symptoms, and determine if Radiesse is the right treatment for you.
Preparation: The treatment area will be cleaned and numbed with a local anesthetic.
Injection: Radiesse is carefully injected into the affected areas of the foot using a fine needle.
Minimal Downtime: You can typically resume your normal activities immediately after the procedure. Some mild swelling or bruising may occur but usually resolves quickly.
Fat pad atrophy can be a debilitating condition, but it’s very much a treatable one, and Radiesse is becoming more popular among those who must manage it. Don’t let the consequences ripple out to other parts of your body: seek treatment and find relief with us instead!
If you want to take the next step toward better foot health, contact our Monroe Township (609-860-9111) or Neptune (732-455-8700) offices to schedule a consultation. Podiatrists Andrew Schmierer, Craig Shapero, and Mark Fillari will be eager to help you with the warmth, compassion, and expertise Caring Podiatry is known for.