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When it comes to our skin, we all want it to look fresh, feel firm, and have that healthy, youthful bounce. But over time, we lose volume in our faces, lines start to set in, and areas like the buttocks can lose their perkiness.
For years, the options felt extreme; you could use creams that didn’t do much or consider major surgery. Today, we have amazing, non-surgical options that create truly natural-looking results.
You’ve probably heard of dermal fillers, most likely the ones made from hyaluronic acid (HA). They are great for adding simple volume. But there’s another, very special category of fillers you need to know about: collagen-stimulating dermal fillers, and in that category, Radiesse fillers are in a class of their own.
What Are Radiesse Fillers?
At first glance, Radiesse seems like other injectables. It’s a gel that’s injected under the skin to add volume and reduce wrinkles. Radiesse is made of tiny, microscopic spheres of Calcium Hydroxylapatite (CaHA). These microspheres are suspended in a smooth, water-based gel.
This unique combination of gel and microspheres is what sets Radiesse apart from traditional HA fillers. HA fillers plump the skin with a gel that holds water, and when the gel breaks down, the effect is gone. Radiesse has a much smarter, two-part plan.
How Does Radiesse Work?
Radiesse delivers results in two distinct phases: one you see right away, and one that builds over time.
Phase 1: The “Right Now” Lift
As soon as a skilled provider injects Radiesse, the gel carrier begins working. This gel immediately adds volume and structure right where you need it.
If you’re treating facial lines, this gel provides the instant lift needed to smooth out smile lines or marionette lines. If you’re contouring your cheeks or jawline, the gel provides immediate definition. And for a non-surgical Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL), this gel gives you that initial, noticeable lift and shape.
Phase 2: The “Long-Term” Build
Those tiny CaHA microspheres aren’t just along for the ride. Once they are in place, they form a “scaffold” or a framework under your skin. Your body’s natural response system sees this scaffold and springs into action. It recognizes the CaHA microspheres and sends in your skin’s little construction workers, a type of cell called a fibroblast.
These fibroblasts are your body’s collagen factories. They begin to wrap themselves around the CaHA scaffold and start producing new, healthy collagen and elastin. This natural process is called neocollagenesis.
Over the next few weeks and months, that initial gel carrier is slowly and naturally absorbed by your body. But it doesn’t leave a space. It leaves behind your own brand-new, flexible, and strong network of collagen. This new tissue is what provides the long-term, natural-looking structure and volume.
What Does More Collagen Do for You?
We hear “collagen” all the time, but what is it, really? Collagen is the most abundant protein in your body. It’s the main structural protein that gives your skin its strength, firmness, and “bounce.” Elastin is its partner, giving skin its “snap” or elasticity.
When we’re young, we have a ton of it. Our skin is plump and smooth. But starting in our mid-20s, we lose about 1% of our collagen every year. Sun exposure, lifestyle, and genetics can speed up this process.
This loss is what causes:
- Skin thinning and sagging
- Hollowness under the eyes and in the temples
- Lines and wrinkles that “set in”
- Loss of volume and shape in areas like the buttocks
By stimulating your body to create new collagen, Radiesse directly combats these signs of aging. It’s not just “plumping” a line, it’s helping to restore the skin’s foundation. This is why Radiesse before and after results look so impressive and natural. The skin doesn’t just look “filled,” it looks healthier, firmer, and more youthful.
This process also improves overall skin texture and elasticity. So, in the treatment area, you’ll notice that the skin itself looks better.
Where Can Radiesse Be Used?
This unique collagen-building power makes Radiesse incredibly versatile. It has the strength to provide structure for the face and the volume necessary for body contouring.
1. Radiesse for Facial Rejuvenation
On the face, Radiesse is a go-to for non-surgical wrinkle treatments and for rebuilding lost structure. It’s FDA-approved for moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds. Because it’s thicker than many HA fillers, it’s perfect for:
- Smile Lines (Nasolabial Folds): These are the deep lines that run from your nose to the corners of your mouth. Radiesse lifts and smooths this area beautifully.
- Marionette Lines: The lines that run down from the corners of your mouth, making you look sad or stern.
- Chin Wrinkles: It can smooth pre-jowl folds and chin wrinkles.
- Jawline Contouring: This is where Radiesse really shines. It can sculpt a stronger, more defined jawline.
- Cheek Augmentation: It can restore volume to hollowed or sunken cheeks, giving the entire face a gentle, youthful lift.
Because it integrates so well with your own tissue, the results are stable and feel completely natural.
2. Radiesse for the Body: The Non-Surgical BBL
This is one of the most exciting uses for Radiesse fillers. The team here at Posh Aesthetics has seen incredible results using Radiesse for non-surgical body contouring, especially for the Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL).
Many people want more volume, lift, or a better shape for their buttocks, but they absolutely do not want surgery. A surgical BBL involves liposuction and fat transfer, which comes with significant downtime, anesthesia, and risks.
Radiesse offers a powerful alternative. For a non-surgical BBL, a large volume of Radiesse is injected into the buttocks in strategic areas. Just like in the face, this provides:
- Immediate Volume: The gel gives an instant lift, enhances volume, and can help create a rounder, more contoured shape. It’s amazing for adding projection or even helping to fill in “hip dips.”
- Long-Term Collagen: This is the key. Over the following months, all that CaHA scaffolding gets to work, stimulating a massive wave of new collagen and elastin production in your buttocks. This thickens the skin, improves its texture, and builds a long-lasting, natural-looking volume.
This treatment is perfect for individuals seeking a moderate enhancement of their shape and volume, or for those who want to lift and contour sagging buttocks.
Who is a Good Candidate for Radiesse?
Radiesse is a fantastic choice for many people. You might be a good candidate if:
- You have moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds.
- You’ve experienced volume loss in your cheeks, temples, or lower face.
- You want to define your jawline or chin.
- You are looking for a non-surgical way to enhance the volume, lift, and shape of your buttocks.
- You are in good general health and have realistic expectations.
- You want a result that is both immediate and long-lasting.
This treatment is generally not recommended for use on the lips or directly under the eyes. Your provider will explain all of this during your consultation.
Your Consultation for Radiesse in Frederick, MD
The key to a great outcome with any injectable is the provider. You need someone with artistry, experience, and a deep understanding of anatomy. Here at Posh Aesthetics, we are proud to offer Radiesse in Frederick, MD, for both facial rejuvenation and non-surgical body contouring. We are passionate about patient education and creating customized treatment plans that deliver beautiful, confident results.
If you’re tired of seeing lines that don’t belong or are dreaming of a little more shape, Radiesse could be the answer. It’s an amazing tool that uses the best of science and your body’s own natural abilities.
Ready to see what collagen-stimulating dermal fillers can do for you? Let’s talk about your goals. Reach out to the Posh Aesthetics team and book your Radiesse consultation today.
