What Is RADIESSE®?
RADIESSE® is an injectable dermal filler and collagen biostimulator made with calcium hydroxylapatite, commonly abbreviated as CaHA. These tiny CaHA microspheres are suspended within a smooth gel carrier.
When injected, the gel provides immediate support and correction in the treatment area. Over time, the gel is gradually absorbed while the CaHA microspheres create a framework that stimulates the body to produce collagen and elastin.
Collagen provides strength and structural support within the skin, while elastin contributes to flexibility and resilience. By encouraging the production of these important components, RADIESSE® can support gradual improvements in skin firmness, elasticity, and overall quality after the initial gel effect begins to diminish.
Unlike hyaluronic acid fillers, RADIESSE® is not made with HA and cannot be dissolved with hyaluronidase. This makes proper patient selection, product placement, and treatment by a knowledgeable injector especially important.
