Radiesse

Radiesse is a calcium-based biostimulator that not only provides immediate volume but also stimulates your body’s natural production of collagen, elastic fibers, and hyaluronic acid. This results in longer-lasting effects (up to two years or longer) compared to hyaluronic acid fillers, with continued improvement in skin quality over time.

Radiesse is perfect for men and women noticing reduced volume, deep wrinkles, or folds throughout the face, chest, knees, or other areas of the body. It’s also suitable for those looking to reduce visible veins or tendons on the hands. During your consultation, our dermatologists will assess your concerns and aesthetic goals.

Your treatment begins with an assessment by one of our dermatologists to determine the precise amount of Radiesse needed. Treatments are infused with lidocaine to ensure comfort, with optional numbing agents available. Multiple injections will be administered to treated areas. Treatment time varies based on the areas being treated.

Downtime is minimal. You may have pinpoint bleeding, redness, swelling, itchiness, or bruising, but these effects typically fade over a few days. You can immediately return to your regular skincare routine. Swelling can last 3-7 days, and you may feel lumps where the filler was injected, which typically subsides in about 3-7 days.

You may use your regular skincare products and makeup immediately after treatment. Ice packs may be used to ease tenderness and swelling, and you can take Tylenol for any discomfort. Do NOT manipulate, rub, massage, apply pressure, etc. to treated areas or lay face down after treatment. If you get a bruise, we offer complimentary laser treatment the following day to help clear it.

Benefits include immediate volumizing effects, stimulation of natural collagen and elastic fiber production, results that can last up to two years or longer, effectiveness on multiple body areas including face, hands, chest, and knees, and the ability to combine with other treatments for comprehensive rejuvenation.

Results are immediate but can continue to improve over 2 to 4 months as Radiesse supports hyaluronic acid, collagen, and elastic fiber production. Depending on the treatment area and patient goals, a series of treatments may be recommended. Results typically last 12 to 18 months, although individual results may vary. During your consultation, our board certified dermatologists will recommend a treatment plan based on your specific concerns and goals.

Both Radiesse® and Sculptra® are biostimulatory injectables that support hyaluronic acid, collagen, and elastic fiber production to improve skin quality and firmness over time. While they use different active ingredients and work differently, both can provide gradual, natural looking improvement that continues to develop after treatment. Our board certified dermatologists can determine which option is more appropriate based on the treatment area, degree of volume loss, and your aesthetic goals.

Yes. Like Sculptra, Radiesse is ideal for anyone seeking gradual refinement with results that last. It offers immediate softening plus ongoing collagen support, creating smoother, firmer contours without an overfilled appearance. Many patients choose it when they want subtle, progressive rejuvenation and improved skin quality throughout the face or body.

Yes, Radiesse works beautifully as part of comprehensive treatment plans. It can be combined with other dermal fillers, Botox Cosmetic®, Ultherapy, Sofwave, Thermage, laser treatments, and advanced skincare for enhanced results and comprehensive facial rejuvenation.

The cost of Radiesse in San Diego depends on the number of syringes used, the areas treated, the degree of volume loss, and whether standard or hyperdilute Radiesse is recommended. An exact price is provided after consultation because each treatment plan is based on the patient’s anatomy and goals.

Radiesse cannot be dissolved with hyaluronidase because it is made with calcium hydroxylapatite rather than hyaluronic acid. The product is gradually absorbed by the body over time, making careful placement and treatment by an experienced board-certified dermatologist especially important.

Radiesse provides immediate structural support and contains calcium hydroxylapatite, while Sculptra is made with poly-L-lactic acid and creates more gradual changes. Both support fibroblastic function and enhance hyaluronic acid, collagen, and elastic fiber production, but Radiesse is often selected for contour and support, while Sculptra is often used for broader, progressive volume restoration. The better option depends on the treatment area, desired timing, and the patient’s anatomy.