Radiesse®
Treatments Overview
Radiesse and Radiesse (+) are dermal fillers that are FDA-approved to smooth moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds, such as nasolabial folds (the creases that extend from the corner of your nose to the corner of your mouth).
Radiesse is also used for correcting volume loss in the back of the hands.
What to Expect
- Before
- During
- After
- Arrive free of makeup, lotions, or skincare products.
- If you have a history of cold sores or shingles in the treatment area, begin taking an antiviral medication (such as Valtrex or Acyclovir) 1 day before treatment. We will discuss all these details at the consultation.
- Your Radiesse® session typically takes 30–60 minutes.
- A numbing cream may be applied for comfort. You may feel mild pressure or pinching during injections.
- Temporary redness, swelling, or bruising is common but usually subsides quickly.
- Your provider will review aftercare instructions to ensure the best results.
- Gently massage the treated areas for 2 minutes, twice daily, for 2 days
- Expect mild bruising, redness, swelling, or soreness that may last up to 2 weeks, but typically resolves within days.
- Avoid aspirin and NSAIDs unless prescribed.
- Refrain from makeup for 24 hours, and avoid strenuous activity, sun exposure, heat, and alcohol on the day of treatment.
- Use ice packs and Arnica as needed for swelling and bruising.
- If prescribed, continue your antiviral medication as directed.
- For optimal results, Radiesse® is typically performed in 2–3 sessions spaced 6–8 weeks apart. Results peak around 90 days and can last up to 18 months, with maintenance recommended every 12–18 months.
FAQs
What is Radiesse®?
Radiesse is a biostimulator that can be used in a dilute form to regenerate tissues by promoting the production of collagen, elastin, and other proteins in the skin to improve skin quality in the neck, décolleté, and other areas of the body.
What is calcium hydroxylapatite?
Calcium hydroxylapatite is a biocompatible mineral-like compound found in bones and teeth. In medical aesthetics it is used to stimulate the production of new collagen and elastin, making the skin look better over time.
Why is Radiesse® diluted?
A new way to use Radiesse effectively is through a technique called hyperdilution. This process involves diluting Radiesse and injecting it under the skin. This stimulates collagen production. The hyperdilute Radiesse technique mixes the filler with saline and lidocaine to make it thinner, changing the properties of the product so it serves the purpose of tissue rejuvenation through regeneration, rather than filling lines and wrinkles directly.
Will I see results quickly?
After treatment with dilute Radiesse, there is some immediate effect from the volume injected. Over the next few days the body resorbs most of the fluid, leaving the calcium hydroxylapatite particles to integrate into the skin. As the Radiesse degrades, the body replaces it with collagen and elastin with optimal results seen in 4 months. This is the main tenant of regenerative medicine, that the body restores the structure and function of damaged tissues over time.
How long do results last?
Results can last up to 18-24 months, but touch-up treatments may be needed to maintain the desired look.
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