Radiesse
Radiesse is an injectable dermal filler made of calcium hydroxylapatite (CaHA) microspheres suspended in a gel carrier. Known for firm, structural support and a collagen-stimulating effect, it is often discussed for the jawline, chin, and the backs of the hands—and unlike hyaluronic acid fillers, it cannot be dissolved with an enzyme.
- Collagen stimulation
- Swelling or bruising for up to a week
- Medical aesthetic
Overview
Radiesse belongs to the broad family of injectable fillers, but its material sets it apart from the more familiar hyaluronic acid (HA) products. The CaHA microspheres give the injected area an immediate, relatively firm lift, which is why it is commonly considered for the jawline, chin, cheeks, and nasolabial folds, as well as the backs of the hands, where volume loss makes tendons and veins more visible. Whether a given site is appropriate should be confirmed in consultation, based on the registered indications of the specific product being used.
It can restore lost volume and give a soft contour a crisper line, and because the material also stimulates collagen, part of the result develops gradually. It does not tighten loose skin the way energy-based or surgical procedures do, cannot reposition sagging tissue like a facelift, and is generally not used in the lips or the thin skin around the eyes, where a firm filler is more likely to leave visible or palpable lumps.
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