Injectables
Radiesse®
Structure right away, collagen over time.
At a glance
- Session
- 30–60 min
- Recovery
- 2–7 days
- Results
- Contour right away; collagen builds over 2–3 months
- Sessions
- 1–2, set for you
Treatment duration, downtime, visible results and recommended sessions are approximate and vary from person to person. Your provider confirms them at your consultation.
What it is
Radiesse® is an injectable made of calcium hydroxylapatite (CaHA) microspheres in a gel. It gives structure and volume right away. The microspheres also work mechanically on fibroblasts, the cells that make collagen and elastin, so firmness can keep improving over the following weeks and months.
We use it on the face, jawline, neck and backs of the hands, and for the buttocks. Diluted (hyperdiluted), it can help firm the skin on the face, neck, décolletage, arms, abdomen, buttocks, thighs, knees and other areas of the body.
Concerns it treats
Treatment areas
- Face
- Jawline
- Neck
- Hands
- Décolletage
- Arms
- Abdomen
- Buttocks
- Thighs
- Knees
Options
Radiesse® for the face
Placed to add volume and support where skin has started to sag, for a fresher, more defined look.
Hyperdiluted Radiesse®
Diluted to stimulate collagen and elastin for firmer-looking skin on the face, neck, décolletage, arms, abdomen, buttocks, thighs and knees. Changes are subtle and build over 6 to 12 weeks.
Radiesse® for the buttocks
A non-surgical option for a fuller, shapelier contour, planned around your anatomy.
Who it may suit
- Adults with facial volume loss or loss of structure
- People who want firmer-looking skin and better-defined contours
- Anyone looking for selected signs of aging to look softer without surgery
Why patients choose it
- Provides structure and volume right after treatment
- Stimulates collagen and elastin production over time
- Can improve the look of firmness and facial contours
- Results can keep improving as collagen develops
- Minimally invasive, with no surgery
- May improve the look of certain wrinkles and folds linked to volume loss
What to consider
- Swelling, redness, bruising, tenderness or discomfort can occur
- It can't be dissolved the way hyaluronic acid fillers can
- More than one session may be recommended, and results vary
- Like any injectable, there are risks, including rare but serious vascular complications
- It isn't right for every area or patient; a consultation decides if it suits you
- It doesn't give the results of a surgical facelift
Before your visit
- Limit sun exposure and use SPF 30 or higher for 2 weeks
- Avoid alcohol for 24 hours and arrive with clean skin, without lotion or makeup
- Don't stop aspirin or a prescribed blood thinner without your doctor's approval
- Drink plenty of water in the days before treatment
After your treatment
- Avoid direct sun and use SPF 30 or higher
- Skip hot baths, saunas and strenuous exercise for 48 hours
- Avoid makeup on the area for 24 to 48 hours, or as advised
- Contact us if side effects are severe or don't improve within a few days
- Use gentle, non-irritating skin care and skip exfoliants until your skin settles
- Don't pick, scratch or press on the treated area
Your provider will give you instructions for your own treatment plan.
Before and after
Mia Piel patients
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Results vary. Individual results may differ.
Frequently asked questions
Is Radiesse® a filler or a collagen stimulator?
It can work as both. It gives immediate structural support and also stimulates collagen and elastin production over time.
Does Radiesse® give immediate results?
Some improvement may be visible right after treatment. Swelling can affect the look at first, and the collagen effect develops gradually over the following weeks and months.
Is Radiesse® the same as Sculptra®?
No. Both stimulate collagen, but Radiesse® uses calcium hydroxylapatite and gives immediate structure, while Sculptra® uses poly-L-lactic acid and works mostly gradually.
Can Radiesse® be dissolved?
It isn't dissolved with hyaluronidase the way hyaluronic acid fillers are. Your provider will discuss the options if an adjustment is ever needed.
How long do results last?
It varies with the area, the amount used, your metabolism and your collagen response. For some patients, results stay noticeable for an extended period.
Can Radiesse® define the jawline?
In suitable patients, it may be used to enhance facial contours, including the jawline, depending on your anatomy and goals.
Can Radiesse® improve skin laxity?
It may help with mild laxity by giving structural support and stimulating collagen. How much varies from person to person.
Is Radiesse® painful?
You may feel pressure, pinching or mild discomfort. Numbing or other comfort measures may be used, depending on the treatment.
Who shouldn't have Radiesse®?
Certain allergies, medical conditions, active skin infections, pregnancy or medications can affect eligibility. Your provider reviews your medical history first.
Is Radiesse® a replacement for a facelift?
No. It's a minimally invasive injectable and doesn't give the lift or correction of surgery. It improves selected aspects of structure, volume and skin quality.
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