Your Guide to Radiesse: Uses, Benefits, and Side Effects
It’s no secret that dermal fillers can have a dramatic effect on signs of aging without the need for invasive plastic surgery, but what if these injectables could actually stimulate collagen and elastin production to revitalize your youthful glow from the inside out? Radiesse is more than a basic dermal filler. It’s a biocollagen stimulator that can help restore volume, smooth lines and wrinkles, and rejuvenate your complexion.
What is Radiesse?
Radiesse is a popular biocollagen stimulator that takes a dual approach to anti-aging. Here’s a guide to get you started:
How does Radiesse work?
Radiesse’s superpower is the combined effect of a dermal filler and biostimulator. It provides immediate volume while simultaneously stimulating collagen production for longer-lasting results.
Who’s a good candidate for Radiesse?
Clients in good general health who want to address cosmetic concerns like skin laxity, moderate wrinkles, and scarring can benefit from Radiesse injections. Also, people who have lost 10 or more pounds or experience “ozempic face” after weight loss are also good candidates for Radiesse.
What are the side effects?
Redness, bruising, and swelling at the injection site are common and temporary side effects. In rare cases, treatments may cause asymmetry and other adverse effects, especially when administered by practitioners without the proper training.
Radiesse vs other dermal fillers
Most dermal fillers like Juvederm and Restylane are used purely to create a volumizing effect. The hyaluronic acid used in these products draws water to the area, which smooths wrinkles and plumps up skin.
Radiesse uses calcium hydroxylapatite, which stimulates collagen production and instantly fills in lines and wrinkles. Traditional dermal fillers require touch-ups every six to 12 months, while Radiesse typically lasts 12 to 18 months.
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What are the benefits of Radiesse?
Radiesse offers plenty of benefits for clients with aging skin, including:
Reduces wrinkles and lines
The one-two-punch of collagen production and instant filler creates the perfect solution for lines and wrinkles, particularly in facial areas with thicker skin and more pronounced wrinkles.
Contours the face
Your Medical Aesthetic Injector can use Radiesse to provide a subtle liquid facelift. With strategic placement, you can treat the face globally by addressing temple hollowing as well as sculpt your jawline and restore structure to your cheekbones.
Stimulates collagen production
We’ve already discussed the power of collagen, but it’s worth mentioning again. As we age, our bodies slow the production of essential connective tissues like collagen and elastin, leading to droopy, dull, wrinkle-prone skin. Fortunately, Radiesse addresses this issue at the source, kickstarting your body’s natural healing mechanisms.
Improves skin elasticity
As your body generates more collagen and elastin, your skin will take on a lifted or tighter, more youthful appearance and a smoother texture.
Treats acne scars and cellulite
Collagen is necessary for skin restoration. Boosting this connective tissue can improve atrophic acne scars. It can also be used to help fill in cellulite dimpling and improve the overall texture of any uneven areas on the face and body. Talk to your skincare specialist or healthcare professional about using Radiesse alongside other collagen-boosting treatments like microneedling for enhanced results.
What can Radiesse be used to treat?
Radiesse’s versatility makes it a great solution for moderate to severe wrinkles. The face, neck, chest, and buttocks are just a few target treatment areas to consider, as well as:
Nasolabial folds
Nasolabial folds or smile lines are deep creases running from the sides of the nose to the corners of the mouth. Radiesse can provide much-needed structural support beneath the skin’s surface to counteract these grooves and smooth skin texture.
Chin wrinkles
Wrinkles and dimples in the chin often appear thanks to volume loss and repetitive muscle movements. Radiesse adds volume to the area for a smoother, firmer, more elastic appearance.
Marionette lines
Lines running from the corners of the mouth to the chin can give your face a tired, sad appearance.
Calcium hydroxylapatite, which is thicker than hyaluronic acid, can create a lifting effect in the lower face and provide tissue support deep within the skin to counteract marionette lines.
Jawline and cheeks
Volume loss in the middle and lower face can cause sagging skin, jowls, and a lack of definition. You can enjoy drastic improvements in volume, skin texture, and structure with Radiesse. This treatment lifts and sculpts the cheeks and jawline for a contoured appearance.
Wrinkles on hands
Your face isn’t the only place the aging process can take a toll. Over time, hands can appear hollowed and veiny-looking with crepey skin.
Radiesse is FDA-approved to rejuvenate the hands, improve skin thickness, and hide tendons, wrinkles, and veins for a more youthful appearance. It’s also great for other areas on the body, such as horizontal neck lines, vertical chest lines, and non-surgical BBLs.
Enhance your natural beauty with Radiesse at C King Aesthetics!
Navigating the aging process requires a personalized approach, and the skincare specialists at C King Aesthetics are here to help. From biocollagen stimulators and chemical peels to vitamin injections and medical weight loss treatment, we do it all. Our team can help you craft the perfect roadmap to better health and wellness, inside and out.
Ready to get started? Explore our VIP Membership options, browse our gallery of before-and-after pics of Radiesse patients, or schedule a consultation today. We can’t wait to help you achieve your goals and reveal your inner beauty!
