What is Radiesse?

  Now you may be wondering the purpose of diluting a product that has incredible lifting effects. While Radiesse is a shining star for creating chiseled cheeks and jawline, sometimes our goal is more to improve the overall health and appearance of the skin itself. 

That is where biostimulation comes into play! Diluting Radiesse using sterile saline and lidocaine significantly reduces the ability to immediately lift and correct. Instead, we are increasing the capacity to stimulate the cells that produce collagen (fibroblasts) to improve skin quality, like fine lines, wrinkles, skin laxity and volume loss.

The process of neocollagenesis or new collagen formation does not happen overnight and therefore it is important to know that results will be gradual. 

The peak time frame for maximum collagen production is typically 3-6 months post-treatment with visible results around week 3.

 Bruising and swelling can be expected. The bruising tends to happen most at the entry point that is used to gain cannula access. Swelling occurs not only from local tissue inflammation but also due to the volume of fluid being placed into the tissue.

 Post-procedure, the swelling is most prominent but will improve over the next 1-3 days as the body absorbs and mobilizes the fluid.