A softer jawline, flatter cheeks and hands that show veins and tendons are common signs of volume and collagen loss. Radiesse® restores lift and definition right away, then keeps working by stimulating your own collagen in the treated area.
At Woodlands Medical Aesthetics Institute, Radiesse is performed by experienced nurse injectors under the medical direction of Dr. Johnny Peet, FACOG, a board-certified gynecologist. We treat patients from The Woodlands, Spring, Conroe, Montgomery, Tomball and Magnolia.
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What Is Radiesse?
Radiesse is an FDA-approved injectable made of calcium hydroxylapatite (CaHA) microspheres suspended in a smooth gel. It is FDA-approved to correct moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds, such as smile lines, and to restore volume in the back of the hands. Radiesse (+), the version mixed with lidocaine for comfort, is also FDA-approved to improve jawline contour.
How Radiesse Works
Radiesse does two jobs. The gel lifts and adds volume immediately. As the gel is absorbed, the CaHA microspheres act as a scaffold that your own collagen grows into, so results continue to improve over the following months.
This dual action sets Radiesse apart from hyaluronic acid fillers like JUVÉDERM® and Restylane®, which add volume without stimulating new collagen. Results last about a year or more for many patients.*
Where Radiesse Works Best
- Jawline definition and contour
- Cheek and chin support
- Smile lines and marionette lines
- Aging hands with visible veins and tendons
Radiesse is not used in the lips or under the eyes. For those areas, your injector will recommend an HA filler.
Radiesse for Hands
Hands often show age as much as the face. As volume thins, veins and tendons become more visible. Radiesse is FDA-approved to restore volume in the back of the hands, smoothing their appearance in a single quick appointment.
Who Is a Good Candidate for Radiesse?
You may be a good candidate if you are an adult in good general health, and you want visible lift and definition without surgery, especially along the jawline, cheeks or hands.
Radiesse is generally not recommended if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, have an active skin infection or inflammation in the treatment area, have a history of keloid scarring, or have a known allergy to any of its ingredients, including lidocaine for Radiesse (+). Your injector will review your medical history and medications before treatment.