Los Angeles Radiesse

Radiesse is a dermal filler used for correcting wrinkles, saggy skin and volume loss.  It is a safe, less invasive alternative to surgery and has earned its nickname as a “liquid facelift.”

What is Radiesse Made Of?

Radiesse injections are made of calcium hydroxlyapatite, Ca₁₀(PO₄)₆(OH)₂ particles suspended in a water based gel medium.

How Does Radiesse Work?

Calcium hydroxlyapatite is a natural compound that exists in bones. And it is a building block of collagen fibers.  So injections of Radiesse work to facilitate the chemical process of synthesizing collagen by supplying this key component.

Once injected, the calcium hydroxylapatite works to create a frame like matrix that provides a structure for new collagen to grow on. This new period of tissue growth lasts about 2-3 months.

Because it can provide this type of firm support, Radiesse is used in some instances on the bridge of the nose as a non-surgical alternative to rhinoplasty.

How Long Do Radiesse Injections Last?

Radiesse injections last about 12-18 months.

Where is Radiesse Used?

Radiesse is commonly used to treat:

• Marionette lines
• Nasolabial folds
• Frown lines
• Jowls

Although there are other fillers that can correct marionette lines, nasolabial folds and frown lines, Radiesse is more of a specialized non-surgical solution for jowls.  Because it offers structural support, it is able to correct sagging skin in the jaw area, creating a firmer contour.

Before and after Case Study On the Application of Radiesse to Correct Jowls

This Los Angeles  patient requested a comprehensive treatment to address facial lines in various parts of her face. Dr. Umar recommended Radiesse because her jowls were also a significant area of concern.

Here is a video of the case result:

Los Angeles patient with jowls before her Radiesse treatment

Radiesse injections were  able to minimize the patient’s  sagging skin and restore the contour of her jawline.

Los Angeles patient after her Radiesse treatment

Because of its properties and firm consistency, Radiesse to correct structural issues like jowling instead of  simply adding volume or filling in lines.