What is Radiesse®?

Radiesse® is a safe and effective treatment for filling and correcting smile lines, nasolabial folds and wrinkles around the nose and mouth. Radiesse® injections work below the skin's surface to stimulate the body to produce new collagen. However, it does more than just temporarily fill in facial lines and wrinkles – it actually provides facial volume. This unique response provides immediate, visible improvement of folds as well as long-lasting and beautiful results.

What are the components of Radiesse® and their function?

Radiesse® is made of unique calcium-based microspheres that are suspended in a water-based gel carrier and injected into the skin through a simple, safe and minimally invasive procedure. Though your body will absorb the gel carrier over time, collagen will start to grow and infiltrate the area in the meantime, thus replacing the gel with your own collagen. Radiesse® continues to stimulate the body to produce new collagen until the microspheres are safely and naturally absorbed into your body.

When injected, the cream-like texture of Radiesse® feels soft and natural. Unlike temporary treatments that must be repeated, Radiesse® provides years of rejuvenation. It is gradually replaced by the body's own tissue and slowly dissolves away over several years. The effects of Radiesse® may last a year or more in many patients.

What to expect after a Radiesse® procedure?

Enhancement with Radiesse® is relatively painless and any minor swelling from the injection typically disappears within 24 hours. You can comfortably return to normal activities after your treatment. Best of all, you'll see results immediately.

Is Radiesse® safe?

Through years of rigorous clinical studies and independent research, Radiesse® has proven to be safe and effective. Furthermore, because no animal or human tissues are involved, allergy testing is not required.