Getting older doesn’t mean giving up on your skin health or cosmetic care. You deserve to feel the best you can, and there are treatment options for problem areas that aren’t as invasive as plastic surgery or other options, such as thread lifts.
Radiesse filler can help give you the renewed confidence you are looking for. It is a quick process, with results lasting up to two years.
What Is Radiesse Filler?
Radiesse is an injectable filler made up of gel microspheres of calcium hydroxyapatite.1 Calcium hydroxyapatite contains calcium and phosphate, which naturally occur in your body. Doctors can use Radiesse around your nose and mouth to help fill in wrinkles and make your skin look healthier and smoother. Some patients also use Radiesse filler to plump the skin on their hands.
Radiesse fills in areas of low collagen under your skin immediately and continues to work after your treatments. Even when the filler is absorbed, your body produces new collagen that gives your skin a fuller look. The effects can last for between 18 months and two years.
What Should You Expect During Radiesse Filler Treatment?
Your doctor will discuss the problem areas on your skin or hands that you want to address. They will then determine how much filler you need to achieve your desired results.
After cleaning your skin with an antiseptic, your doctor will give you local anesthesia before injecting the Radiesse. The procedure should take 15 minutes or less, depending on the number of injections you receive. You can go home as soon as your doctor finishes the treatment.
There could be side effects to Radiesse treatments, though it is considered nontoxic and hypoallergenic. Some patients report side effects around the injection site, including:
- Pain
- Redness
- Swelling
- Itching
- Slight bruising
Who Can Get Radiesse Filler?
People between the ages of 35 and 60 who have mild or moderate signs of skin aging are good candidates for Radiesse filler.2 Radiesse can help:
- Fill in areas around the mouth, such as laugh lines or smile lines
- Reshape your nose without plastic surgery
- Correct sunken cheeks
- Define your jawline
- Fill in your hands to hide wrinkles
- Fill in your cheeks
Be sure to talk to your doctor about whether Radiesse filler is the right option for the specific area of your face or hands you want to treat. Different fillers might be more appropriate for some areas because they are thinner and designed for more delicate lines and wrinkles.
Radiesse Filler Benefits
Radiesse filler treatments are quick, and you can get right back to your normal activities afterward.3 You can also count on long-lasting results from Radiesse, anywhere between 18 and 24 months.
The ingredients in Radiesse occur naturally in your body, so there is no risk of an allergic reaction to the filler.
Radiesse is a great choice for lifting the cheeks and defining the jawline because it is thicker than other products on the market. There is also more product in one syringe of Radiesse than Juvederm Voluma or Restylane Lyft (1.5 milliliters of Radiesse compared to 1 milliliter of Juvederm or Restylane), which is something to consider if you’re on a budget.4
Are There Similar Treatments?
Radiesse is made up of calcium hydroxyapatite, but there are other available treatments that use hyaluronic acid to help fill in folds and wrinkles. They may be better for delicate areas, such as directly under your eyes, since these fillers are not as thick as Radiesse. Ask your doctor which is best for the area you want to treat.
Juvederm Voluma
Juvederm Voluma is the thickest of the Juvederm fillers. It can provide structure to the face though not as much as Radiesse. Voluma is a great option for many of the same areas Radiesse treats, but the thicker Radiesse may provide even greater lifting abilities that are less subtle.
People with a history of severe allergies are not good candidates for Juvederm and should consult their doctors before making an appointment.
Restylane Lyft
Restylane Lyft used to be called Perlane, and it is another dermal filler that uses hyaluronic acid.5 Doctors use Restylane Lyft to smooth smile lines and the backs of hands and lift the cheeks. The results of Restylane Lyft usually last 8-12 months.
People with severe allergies should consult their doctors before receiving Restylane Lyft treatments. There is also a chance of skin pigmentation changes following Restylane treatments.
Learn More About Radiesse and Other Fillers
You deserve to feel confident about the way you look. Read more about Radiesse and other skin fillers at My Filler Treatment. Our physician-reviewed articles are comprehensive and can help you decide if you are ready for dermal fillers and which one might be the right choice.
SOURCES:
- Healthline: “Radiesse: What You Need to Know.”
- U.S. Dermatology Partners: “What is Radiesse?“
- Rose Cosmetic Surgery Center: “5 Advantages of Radiesse.“
- San Diego Eyelid Specialists: “Dermal Filler Injections.”
- Healthline: “How Will Restylane Lyft Change My Appearance?
