Radiesse®

Radiesse® is an injectable treatment that uses calcium hydroxylapatite (CaHA) microspheres to restore volume and stimulate collagen. Unlike hyaluronic acid (HA) fillers, which fill space, Radiesse works in two ways: it gives immediate lift, and it stimulates your body to make new collagen over time.

In this guide, we will walk you through what Radiesse is, how it works, what it treats, and why patients across Oakville and the GTA choose it at APT Medical Aesthetics.

What Is Radiesse®?

Radiesse® is a dermal filler and a biostimulator. It is made from calcium hydroxylapatite (CaHA) microspheres suspended in a gel carrier. Once injected, the CaHA microspheres provide immediate volume and then stimulate collagen production over time, offering a longer-lasting result.

CaHA is a mineral-like compound found naturally in your bones and teeth, suspended in a water-based gel carrier. The gel gives immediate volume, while the CaHA microspheres act as a scaffold that encourages your skin to produce new collagen in the weeks and months after treatment.

Radiesse is approved by Health Canada and the FDA, and it has been used in medicine for many years. It is the only treatment that, in a single syringe, gives immediate volume and a lasting collagen response.

Radiesse Skin Quality Treatment

The Radiesse Skin Quality Treatment is a diluted form of Radiesse, used to improve skin quality rather than to add volume. It is injected superficially into the skin, where it stimulates collagen and elastin to improve firmness, texture, and hydration.

It is an excellent option for crepey skin on the neck, décolletage, arms, and abdomen, and for patients who want smoother, firmer skin without added volume.

What Does Radiesse® Do?

Radiesse does two things at once. First, it restores volume immediately, lifting and smoothing the treated area. Second, it stimulates your body to produce its own collagen, so results continue to improve over time and last longer than a filler that only adds volume.

Because Radiesse stimulates collagen, it can improve skin quality as well as volume — making skin look firmer, smoother, and more youthful over time.

What Areas Can Radiesse® Treat?

Radiesse is an ideal option for diminishing signs of aging and volume loss in the following areas:

• Cheeks: Restores volume in the mid-face and lifts the cheeks.
• Smile lines (nasolabial folds): Softens the deep lines running from the nose to the corners of the mouth.
• Marionette lines: Smooths the lines running from the corners of the mouth toward the chin.
• Pre-jowl folds: Improves definition along the jawline.
• Chin: Adds structure and definition to the chin.
• Jawline: Sharpens and defines the jawline.
• Temples: Restores fullness to hollow temples.
• Back of the hands: Restores volume to aging hands, reducing the appearance of veins and tendons.
• Neck, décolletage, arms, and abdomen: As a Skin Quality Treatment, Radiesse can improve firmness and texture in these areas.

What is the Radiesse® Treatment Process?

Your Radiesse journey begins with a consultation at APT Medical Aesthetics, where a nurse injector will assess your skin and discuss your goals. Most people need one to two treatment sessions for optimal results.

• Consultation: Your injector will assess your skin, review your goals, and create a treatment plan designed around your needs.
• Preparation: On the day of treatment, the area is cleansed, and a numbing cream may be applied for your comfort. Radiesse also contains lidocaine, a local anaesthetic, to keep you comfortable during the injections.
• Treatment: Radiesse is injected into the targeted areas. A session typically takes less than an hour.
• Results: You will see immediate volume and lift, and results will continue to improve as collagen builds over the following weeks and months.

What Should I Expect After Radiesse® Treatment?

After Radiesse, you may notice mild swelling, bruising, tenderness, or redness where the product was injected. These effects are common and usually resolve on their own within a week. Most patients return to work and everyday activities the following day.

To care for your skin after the injections, remember to avoid sun exposure and intense heat, avoid saunas, and avoid strenuous exercise for 24 hours. Your injector will review full aftercare instructions with you at your appointment.

How Long Does Radiesse® Last?

Radiesse results can last 12 to 18 months or longer, depending on the area treated and your individual response. Because Radiesse stimulates your own collagen, results evolve gradually and look natural, and the collagen your body builds can last well beyond the gel carrier, which is gradually absorbed.

Is Radiesse® Safe?

Radiesse is approved by Health Canada and the FDA and carries an excellent safety profile when injected by an experienced provider. The most common side effects include swelling, tenderness, redness, bruising, and itching. Serious side effects are rare.

Complications are more likely if your injection is performed incorrectly or a product is inappropriately used, which is why it is important to choose a knowledgeable and experienced clinic with a good reputation. The medical director at APT is a physician, and our lead nurse injector is a former hospital ICU nurse, so you can feel confident knowing your care is in expert hands.

Radiesse® vs. Other Treatments

Not sure whether Radiesse, a hyaluronic acid (HA) filler, or Sculptra is right for you? Here is a quick comparison:

Every face is different. At APT Medical Aesthetics, your injector will talk through your options and design a plan that fits your goals, your skin, and your timeline.

Who Is Radiesse® For?

Radiesse is a good option for adults who want to restore volume, smooth deep lines, and improve skin quality, and who prefer a result that lasts longer than a standard HA filler. It is also a good option for people who want a natural-looking lift without surgery, and for people who want to improve the appearance of their hands, neck, or décolletage.

Radiesse may not be the right option for everyone. Your injector will review your medical history and goals at your consultation and, if Radiesse is not the right option for you, will recommend an alternative.

Why Choose APT Medical Aesthetics?

At APT Medical Aesthetics in Oakville, we are known for a less-is-more, natural approach to injectables. Our treatments are provided by experienced medical professionals — Registered Practical Nurses, Registered Nurses, an NP, and Dr. Brown as our medical director — so you can feel confident knowing you are in skilled hands.

We take a personalized approach to every Radiesse treatment. At your consultation, we will share our honest recommendations, and if Radiesse is not the right option for you, we will tell you. Our focus is on giving you the results you are looking for — not on selling a treatment.

Visit APT Medical Aesthetics in Oakville — we have earned awards in Oakville and served the GTA for over 15 years. We offer many popular treatments, including dermal fillers, Sculptra, Radiesse®, soft lift, and mind-body treatments.

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