Radiesse as an Alternative to Hyaluronic Acid Filler

What is Radiesse?

Radiesse contains calcium hydroxylapatite (CaHA) microspheres, which are biocompatible and biodegradable, meaning the body can safely break them down over time. It is a collagen-building bio-stimulator that promotes a natural-looking restoration of volume and minimizes wrinkles. It has the benefit of immediate and long-term improvement due to its bio-stimulating properties. Bio-stimulators are a type of injectable treatment designed to stimulate the body's natural production of collagen and elastin rather than just adding volume to the skin. They provide scaffolding under the skin, prompting fibroblasts (collagen-producing cells) to generate new collagen. Bio-stimulators are commonly used in aesthetic medicine to improve skin texture, elasticity, firmness, and restore facial contours.

How is it used?

Radiesse is unique compared to other bio-stimulators because it can be used at different dilutions for different treatment areas. It is a high G prime filler with a higher density and is used at different dilutions to achieve specific results. For example, it is used to create more definition and structure in the jawline with less dilution. Or it can be diluted for a softer aesthetic and used in the cheeks or nasolabial folds to replenish lost volume. Or, it can be hyper-diluted and used to tighten skin, smooth wrinkles, and increase elasticity by targeting collagen production over larger areas for skin remodeling. Radiesse comes in 1.5 mL syringes instead of the standard 1.0 mL syringes of hyaluronic acid filler, making it a great value for volume replacement.

With age, fat pads shift and deflate, the nose and chin recede due to bone loss, skin thins and becomes more fragile, and collagen is degraded due to ultraviolet and environmental exposure. Radiesse's magic is that it can help address all of these age-related changes. Radiesse has many benefits that set it apart from hyaluronic acid filler.

Radiesse is unique in the following ways:

Long-lasting Results

• Radiesse: Typically lasts 12-18 months or longer, as it stimulates collagen production.
• Hyaluronic Acid (HA) Fillers: Generally last 6-12 months, depending on the product and treatment area.

Collagen Stimulation

Radiesse contains calcium hydroxylapatite (CaHA) microspheres, stimulating the body to produce more collagen. This leads to natural-looking results that improve over time, even after the filler itself is metabolized. HA fillers do not have the same level of collagen-stimulating properties and stimulate collagen mostly through tissue disruption.

Firmness and Lift

Radiesse provides more structure and lift than HA fillers due to its thicker consistency. This makes it particularly popular for areas needing more contour or volume, such as:

• Jawline
• Cheeks
• Nasolabial folds
• Hands

Effective for Larger Areast

Radiesse is often chosen to volumize larger areas, such as:

• The buttocks, the Biltmore Butt Lift (BBL) is a non-surgical butt lift that can improve dimpling, sagging and provide new definition and shape
• Loose and crepy skin in the stomach, arms, thighs, and even decolletage.
• Mid and lower face laxity, such as jowling and
• Necklines and mild to moderate neck skin laxity

Durability in Dynamic Areas

Because of its firmer consistency, Radiesse tends to hold up better in areas subject to frequent movement (e.g., hands or lower face).

• Many people spend money to rejuvenate their face but often do not think of how much their hands show their age. This is a treatment unique to Radiesse that other products cannot accomplish and is minimally invasive.

Biocompatibility

Radiesse is made of materials found naturally in the body (CaHA), making it well-tolerated with a low risk of allergic reaction.

How often will I need treatment, and what results can I expect?

• Most achieve best results with 2-3 treatment sessions spaced 4-6 weeks apart.
• Peak results are seen at 6 months post-treatment.
• Maintenance treatment is recommended every 12-18 months.
• Some evidence shows hyper dilute Radiesse may last up to 24 months.
• Other complimentary services may be recommended based on your goals.

Please reach out to schedule your consultation with one of our providers to develop a personalized treatment plan.