Radiesse & Hyperdilute Radiesse
Your Skin Changes Over Time
That’s probably no surprise—but do you know exactly how? Two critical components are collagen and elastin, which help keep facial lines and wrinkles at bay. Unfortunately, aging and environmental factors (think sun damage) make it harder for your body to produce collagen and elastin. This can cause facial skin to wrinkle and sag, stealing from your youthful appearance.
Experience Radiesse
There are two unique formulations of Radiesse—Radiesse and Radiesse (+). If we agree that Radiesse is right for you, we will design a treatment plan based on your desired outcome.
CaHA Is the Key
Calcium hydroxylapatite, or CaHA, is what makes Radiesse unique as a dermal filler treatment. Radiesse is composed of CaHA suspended in an aqueous gel carrier. Upon injection, the Radiesse CaHA gel matrix provides immediate improvement.
CaHA particles form a “scaffold” that stimulates fibroblasts to produce collagen for up to a year and elastin for up to nine months (after only one injection).
For immediate, long-term rejuvenation:
- Immediately smooths wrinkles and folds
- Long-term benefit from the stimulation of new collagen and elastin
Renewed Skin Structure
- As the gel carrier breaks down, a firm network of collagen fibers form. Then, the formed collagen and elastin replaces the correction provided by the gel carrier, smoothing lines and promoting renewed skin structure.
Hyperdilute Radiesse®: A Biostimulatory Treatment for Collagen and Elastin Production
As we age, the natural loss of collagen and elastin contributes to fine lines, wrinkles, volume loss, and skin laxity. While aesthetic treatments offer many solutions, biostimulatory treatments like Hyperdilute Radiesse® provide a unique opportunity to stimulate collagen and elastin production for more lasting results.
Why Choose Hyperdilute Radiesse®?
Hyperdilute Radiesse® is a dermal filler manufactured by Merz Aesthetics and stands out as the only filler in the U.S. made with Calcium Hydroxylapatite (CaHA) instead of Hyaluronic Acid (HA). Its formulation includes:
30% CaHA
Stimulates collagen and elastin production by creating a supportive scaffolding within the tissue.
70% Gel Carrier
Provides immediate correction to treatment areas and is gradually absorbed, leaving behind new collagen and elastin for healthier, more youthful skin.
The superior viscosity and elasticity (G') of Radiesse® make it an excellent choice for deep placement to improve structure and support.
Treatment Versatility and Applications
Treatment Versatility and Applications
Hyperdilute Radiesse® goes beyond contouring chiseled cheeks and jawlines. It is also used for improving overall skin health, addressing fine lines, skin laxity, and volume loss in various areas:
- Face, neck, and décolletage
- Buttocks, thighs, arms, abdomen, knees, and elbows
Customizing Treatment Ratios
Radiesse® is diluted with bacteriostatic sterile saline and lidocaine to adjust its properties for specific treatment goals:
- 1:1 Ratio: Maintains some filling properties for restoring facial volume and reducing fine lines.
- 1:4 Ratio: Focuses solely on biostimulation, ideal for skin tightening in areas like the abdomen.
Procedure and Results
- A blunt-tip cannula is used to distribute the diluted material evenly across the treatment area.
- Injections are performed at varying depths based on the treatment site and the patient's needs.
- A series of two treatments spaced 4-6 weeks apart is recommended for optimal results.
Patients should note that results develop gradually as neocollagenesis (new collagen production) takes time, with peak outcomes typically visible 3-6 months post-treatment.
Hyperdilute Radiesse® is a highly versatile and innovative option for those seeking long-term improvements in skin health and structure.