Radiesse filler is a collagen stimulating injectable that restores volume, smooths wrinkles, and improves contour in the face and hands. Unlike traditional hyaluronic acid fillers, Radiesse uses calcium based microspheres that provide immediate lift and also encourage your skin to build new collagen over time. At BEAUX MedSpa in Austin, we use Radiesse to create natural looking structure along the jawline, soften lines around the mouth, and rejuvenate aging hands.
If you are looking for a filler that does more than just “fill,” Radiesse can be a beautiful choice. It gives instant improvement and also helps your skin gradually look firmer and more supported, which makes it ideal for clients who want long lasting, subtle rejuvenation.
WHAT IS RADIESSE FILLER
Radiesse is an injectable filler made of calcium hydroxylapatite (CaHA) microspheres suspended in a smooth gel. The gel creates immediate volume, while the CaHA particles act as a scaffold that stimulates your body to produce new collagen. Over time, the gel is absorbed and the microspheres are metabolized, leaving behind your own collagen for ongoing support.
Radiesse can be mixed with a small amount of lidocaine to increase comfort during treatment. This combination allows for a smoother experience while still delivering structure and lift where you need it most.
WHAT CAN BE TREATED WITH RADIESSE
We use Radiesse filler in Austin to address several common areas of volume loss and contour change. It works especially well when you want to:
- Soften smile lines (nasolabial folds)
- Improve marionette lines around the corners of the mouth
- Add structure along the jawline or jowl folds
- Smooth chin wrinkles and lower face creases
- Restore fullness to the backs of the hands
Because Radiesse both lifts and stimulates collagen, it is a strong option for clients who want more definition along the jawline and smoother transitions in the lower face, as well as hand rejuvenation without surgery.
HOW DOES RADIESSE FILLER WORK
Radiesse filler works in two stages. First, the gel provides immediate lift and volume in the treated area. This creates a visible improvement right after your appointment. Then, as your body responds to the CaHA microspheres, it begins to build new collagen around them. This process helps your skin gradually feel firmer and more supported.
Over time, the gel and microspheres are naturally broken down and cleared by the body. However, the new collagen they helped stimulate can remain, giving you a longer lasting benefit compared to many traditional fillers.
AM I A CANDIDATE FOR RADIESSE
Many adults who want more structure, lift, or hand rejuvenation are good candidates for Radiesse. It is especially popular for clients who notice volume loss in the lower face or hands and want a smooth but defined result.
You may not be a candidate if you have a history of severe allergies, anaphylaxis, or allergies to lidocaine or Gram positive bacterial proteins. During your consultation, your injector will review your medical history and treatment goals to confirm whether Radiesse is the right option or if another filler may be better suited for you.
WHAT HAPPENS DURING A RADIESSE TREATMENT
Your appointment begins with a consultation to discuss your goals and map out the treatment areas. After that, we cleanse your skin and typically apply a topical numbing cream. In many cases, we also mix Radiesse with lidocaine to further increase comfort.
During the injections, you may feel gentle pressure or a brief stinging sensation as the product is placed. Most clients describe the experience as very tolerable. Your injector may massage the area to evenly distribute the product and sculpt a smooth contour. Depending on the number of syringes and areas treated, the injection portion of your visit usually takes between fifteen minutes and one hour.
HOW LONG DOES RADIESSE LAST
Radiesse provides immediate improvement that you can see before you leave the office. Results often last up to one year or longer, depending on the area treated, your metabolism, and your skincare habits. Because Radiesse stimulates collagen, some clients notice that the treated area continues to look better and more supported in the months after treatment.
Maintenance appointments help you keep your results consistent over time. Your injector will recommend a timeline that matches your goals and how your skin responds.
HOW MANY RADIESSE TREATMENTS WILL I NEED
Most clients see excellent results after a single Radiesse treatment. However, because everyone’s anatomy and goals are different, your injector may recommend a staged approach for larger areas or more significant volume loss. Touch up treatments can refine your result and help maintain lift as your skin continues to age.
HOW TO PREPARE FOR RADIESSE FILLER
Before your appointment, you will need to remove makeup and skincare products from the treatment area, or our team can do it for you. We then cleanse the skin with an antiseptic to help reduce the risk of introducing bacteria during injections. In the days leading up to your visit, your injector may also recommend avoiding certain supplements or medications that increase bruising, if medically appropriate.
WHAT TO EXPECT AFTER RADIESSE TREATMENT
After Radiesse injections, you may notice mild swelling, tenderness, or redness around the injection sites. These effects are common and typically resolve within a few days. Your provider may recommend avoiding strenuous exercise, alcohol, and intense heat (such as saunas or hot tubs) for the first twenty four hours to minimize swelling and support smooth healing.
Ice packs can help reduce swelling and discomfort. Ask your injector when it is safe to apply makeup again, especially on treated areas. As with any cosmetic treatment, individual results vary, and your injector will review what to expect based on your unique plan.
*Individual results may vary. Photos are intended to give an example of one client’s results.
Ready to Try Radiesse Filler in Austin
If you want more definition in your lower face, smoother lines, or fuller, younger looking hands, Radiesse filler at BEAUX MedSpa is a beautiful option. Our injectors specialize in natural, refined results that blend with your features rather than overpower them. We will create a custom plan and may recommend combining Radiesse with other fillers or neuromodulators to complete your facial rejuvenation.
Radiesse filler is available at our Westlake and Medical Parkway locations in Austin, making it easy to fit non-surgical facial and hand rejuvenation into your schedule.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How is Radiesse different from hyaluronic acid fillers
Radiesse uses calcium hydroxylapatite microspheres in a gel, while hyaluronic acid fillers use HA to provide volume. Radiesse gives immediate lift and also stimulates collagen over time, which makes it a strong choice for jawline contouring and hand rejuvenation in Austin clients who want longer lasting structure.
How long does Radiesse filler last
Radiesse results often last up to one year or longer, depending on the area treated and your individual metabolism. Because it helps stimulate collagen, some clients notice improvement that extends beyond the initial filler effect. Your injector will recommend a maintenance schedule based on your goals.
Can Radiesse filler be dissolved
Unlike hyaluronic acid fillers, Radiesse cannot be dissolved with hyaluronidase. However, it gradually breaks down and is metabolized by the body. Choosing an experienced injector who understands facial anatomy and product selection is essential for safe, precise results.
Does a Radiesse treatment hurt
Most clients report only mild discomfort with Radiesse. We often use topical numbing and may mix the product with lidocaine to increase comfort. You may feel pressure or brief stinging during injections, but this typically resolves quickly, and ice can help reduce tenderness afterward.
What other cosmetic fillers are available at BEAUX MedSpa
We offer a wide range of fillers to customize your treatment, including Vollure, Voluma, Volbella, and Juvederm Ultra Plus. Your injector may combine Radiesse with one or more of these products to achieve balanced, full face rejuvenation.
Beaux Medspa is passionately committed to reflecting your inner beauty. Using the latest and most advanced procedures for cosmetic and reconstructive surgery, our team offers full body plastic surgery, emphasizing overall health and wellness to the residents in Austin, Westlake Hills, Dripping Springs, Central Texas and the surrounding communities in Texas.