What is RADIESSE®?
RADIESSE® is an FDA-approved dermal filler made of calcium hydroxylapatite (CaHA) microspheres suspended in a water-based gel. It provides immediate volume restoration while also stimulating your body's natural collagen production for longer-lasting results.
At our Hagerstown, MD practice, our providers use RADIESSE to address deep wrinkles and folds, restore volume to the lower face, and rejuvenate the hands. Over time, the CaHA microspheres are safely metabolized by the body while new collagen takes their place.
Benefits of RADIESSE®
Who is a Good Candidate?
How RADIESSE® Works
RADIESSE is injected beneath the skin using a fine needle. The CaHA microspheres provide immediate volume and lift, filling in wrinkles and folds. Over the following weeks and months, the microspheres stimulate your body's natural collagen production, which helps maintain the results even as the gel carrier is absorbed.
Your provider will evaluate your facial anatomy and discuss whether RADIESSE is the right choice for your concerns, or whether another filler may better suit your goals.
Common Treatment Areas
What to Expect During Treatment
RADIESSE is mixed with lidocaine for improved comfort, and a topical numbing cream is also applied. Your provider will carefully inject the filler using a fine needle, assessing your results as they go. The procedure typically takes 30–45 minutes.
We are committed to individualized care. Your provider will take the time to understand your goals and ensure you feel comfortable and informed throughout the treatment.
Recovery & Results
Most patients experience mild swelling, redness, or bruising at the injection sites, which typically resolves within a few days. You can resume most normal activities immediately, though we recommend avoiding strenuous exercise for 24 hours.
Results are visible immediately after treatment and continue to improve as collagen production increases over the following months. Results can last a year or longer, depending on the individual and area treated. Maintenance treatments help sustain your results over time.
Frequently Asked Questions
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