As we age, facial volume decreases, skin becomes thinner, and the structural support beneath the skin gradually changes. These changes can contribute to deeper facial folds, skin laxity, and an overall more aged appearance.
Radiesse® is a unique injectable treatment that provides immediate structural support while also stimulating your skin’s natural collagen production.
Treats
Volume loss, wrinkles & folds, skin laxity
Made of
Calcium hydroxylapatite (CaHA)
Results
Immediate or gradual, depending on the goal
Results last
Varies by area and technique
Return to normal activities quickly
Performed
In the office, by Dr. Craig Singer
Radiesse is an injectable treatment made with calcium hydroxylapatite (CaHA) microspheres suspended within a gel carrier.
Unlike fillers that function primarily by adding volume, Radiesse can provide two complementary effects:
The gel provides volume and structural support immediately after treatment.
The calcium hydroxylapatite particles act as a scaffold that encourages the body to produce new collagen over time.
As the gel carrier gradually disappears, newly produced collagen can help maintain improvement in the treated tissue.
Dr. Singer may use Radiesse to address selected signs of facial and skin aging, including:
Your treatment plan depends on your facial anatomy, skin quality, degree of volume loss, and aesthetic goals.
When Radiesse is diluted or hyperdiluted, the treatment objective can shift from primarily creating volume to improving the quality and structural support of the skin.
Rather than simply filling an individual line, treatment can be designed to stimulate collagen throughout a broader treatment area.
This approach may be considered when the goal is to improve skin quality, firmness, texture, or laxity.
Some dilution techniques and treatment areas may represent off-label uses of Radiesse. Dr. Singer will discuss the rationale, alternatives, potential risks, and whether treatment is appropriate for you during your consultation.
Radiesse and hyaluronic acid fillers are not interchangeable. Each has advantages, and the best choice depends on the treatment area and desired result.
Dr. Singer may recommend Radiesse, a hyaluronic acid filler, another injectable treatment, or a combination approach based on your anatomy and treatment goals.
Treatment begins with a detailed assessment of your facial structure, skin quality, and the areas you would like to improve.
The skin is cleansed, and the injection sites are carefully planned. Radiesse may then be administered using a needle or cannula depending on the treatment area and objective.
The procedure is performed in the office, and the amount and concentration of Radiesse used are individualized for each patient.
When Radiesse is used for volumization or structural correction, improvement may be visible immediately.
When the primary goal is collagen stimulation, improvement develops more gradually as new collagen is produced and the skin remodels.
Swelling immediately after treatment can temporarily affect the appearance of the treated area, so the final result should not be judged immediately after the procedure.
Individual results vary.
The duration of improvement varies depending on:
Because Radiesse stimulates collagen production, improvements in skin quality can develop gradually following treatment.
Maintenance treatments may eventually be recommended to help sustain the desired result.
Most patients can return to normal activities relatively quickly.
Temporary effects can include:
Dr. Singer will provide individualized post-treatment instructions.
Radiesse has been used extensively in aesthetic medicine. As with any injectable treatment, however, complications are possible.
Rare but potentially serious complications can occur if injectable material enters or compromises a blood vessel. Vascular complications can result in tissue injury and, in extremely rare circumstances, visual impairment, blindness, or stroke.
For this reason, injectable treatments should be performed by a physician with a detailed understanding of facial anatomy and the recognition and management of potential complications.
Your medical history, medications, previous cosmetic procedures, and treatment goals will be reviewed before treatment.
Craig Singer, MD is a board-certified dermatologist who approaches facial rejuvenation from an anatomical and dermatologic perspective. Each treatment is customized to the patient’s facial anatomy, skin quality, and aesthetic goals.
Improve facial structure and skin quality while maintaining a natural appearance.
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Yes. Radiesse filler is an injectable dermal filler made of calcium hydroxylapatite (CaHA) microspheres in a gel carrier. It is often called a collagen-stimulating filler: the gel provides immediate structural support, while the CaHA particles encourage your body to produce new collagen over time.
It means Radiesse has been diluted more than usual before it is injected. Rather than adding volume to a single line or fold, it is spread across a broader treatment area to stimulate collagen and improve skin quality, firmness, texture, or laxity. Some dilution techniques and treatment areas are off-label uses, and Dr. Singer will discuss whether this approach is appropriate for you during your consultation.
Juvéderm® and Restylane® are brands of hyaluronic acid filler, so the comparison above applies. Radiesse provides structural support and stimulates collagen production. Hyaluronic acid fillers are frequently used for precise volumization and contouring, and can generally be dissolved with hyaluronidase if necessary. At our practice, Dr. Singer uses Juvéderm®, Restylane®, Evolysse™ and RHA® hyaluronic acid fillers.
The cost depends on the number of syringes needed, the areas treated, and whether Radiesse is used for volume or diluted to improve skin quality. Because every treatment plan is individualized, you will receive a personalized price after Dr. Singer evaluates you at your consultation.
If you are considering Radiesse for facial rejuvenation, volume restoration, or collagen stimulation, schedule a consultation at Craig Singer MD Dermatology in Bingham Farms, Michigan.
During your consultation, Dr. Singer will evaluate your skin and facial anatomy, discuss your goals, and determine whether Radiesse or another treatment is the best option for you.
Bingham Farms, Michigan
Serving Birmingham, Bloomfield Hills, West Bloomfield, Franklin, Farmington Hills, Southfield, and the greater Detroit metropolitan area.
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