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RADIESSE® is a dermal filler, not a neuromodulator like Botox, Dysport, Xeomin, or Daxxify.

Its active ingredient is calcium hydroxylapatite (CaHA) microspheres suspended in a gel carrier. Calcium hydroxylapatite is a mineral naturally found in bones and teeth.

RADIESSE is FDA-approved for:

• Correcting moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds
• Restoring volume loss in the face
• Hand rejuvenation (improving volume loss and visible veins/tendons)

How Does RADIESSE Work?

RADIESSE works in two phases:

Immediate Effect

The gel carrier provides instant volume and lift as soon as it's injected.

Long-Term Effect

Over time, the CaHA microspheres stimulate your body's natural collagen production.

As the gel gradually dissolves:

• New collagen forms around the treatment area
• Skin becomes firmer and thicker
• Results continue to improve over several months

Unlike Botox-type products that relax muscles, RADIESSE physically restores lost volume and stimulates collagen.

Benefits of RADIESSE

Facial Rejuvenation

• Restores volume loss
• Softens deep smile lines (nasolabial folds)
• Improves marionette lines
• Enhances jawline definition
• Improves chin projection
• Supports aging skin

Skin Quality Improvements

• Stimulates natural collagen production
• Improves skin firmness
• Improves skin texture
• Can improve skin elasticity over time

Hand Rejuvenation

• Restores youthful fullness
• Reduces appearance of veins and tendons
• Improves overall hand appearance

Treatment Details

During the Procedure

• Performed in-office
• Usually takes 30–60 minutes
• Local anesthetic may be used
• Many RADIESSE formulations contain lidocaine for comfort

Common Treatment Areas

• Cheeks
• Jawline
• Chin
• Nasolabial folds
• Marionette lines
• Hands

Downtime

Most patients return to normal activities immediately.

You may experience:

• Mild swelling
• Bruising
• Tenderness
• Temporary redness

These effects typically resolve within a few days.

When Results Start

Immediate

• Volume restoration is visible right away

Weeks 4–12

• New collagen begins developing
• Skin quality improves
• Results often look more natural as swelling subsides

Months 3–6

• Collagen stimulation continues
• Many patients notice ongoing improvement

How Long Does RADIESSE Last?

Average Duration

• 12–18 months for most patients
• Some patients see benefits lasting up to 2 years

Duration depends on:

• Treatment area
• Amount injected
• Individual metabolism
• Age and skin condition

RADIESSE generally lasts longer than most hyaluronic acid fillers.

Expected Results

Immediately After Treatment

• Improved facial volume
• Softer folds and wrinkles
• Enhanced contours

First Month

• Swelling resolves
• Results become more refined
• Natural-looking improvement develops

Months 2–6

• Collagen production increases
• Skin appears firmer
• Enhanced structural support develops

12–18 Months

• Gradual fading of results
• Repeat treatment may be desired

Common Side Effects

Usually mild:

• Swelling
• Bruising
• Redness
• Tenderness
• Itching

Less common:

• Small lumps or nodules
• Asymmetry
• Prolonged swelling

Rare but serious:

• Vascular occlusion (blockage of a blood vessel)
• Skin injury if filler is injected into a vessel
• Vision complications (very rare but serious)

This is why choosing an experienced injector is critical.

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