Radiesse®

What is Radiesse, and what is it used for?

Radiesse® is an injectable dermal filler made with calcium hydroxylapatite (CaHA) microspheres suspended in a gel carrier. It is used to improve moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds, restore volume in the hands, and support structure and contour in carefully selected areas. At Fresh Faces Rx, Radiesse is used as part of a thoughtful, anatomy-based treatment plan designed to create natural-looking support, balance, and rejuvenation.

What Does Radiesse Do?

Radiesse helps restore structure, contour, and support in areas affected by age-related volume loss and tissue change. It is often chosen when the goal is not simply softness or plumpness, but a more refined sense of support, definition, and long-term facial balance.

How Does Radiesse Work?

Radiesse works in two ways. First, the gel carrier provides immediate support and visible correction in the treated area. Over time, the calcium hydroxylapatite particles act as a scaffold that supports your body’s own collagen production. This is one reason Radiesse is often selected for patients who want both an immediate improvement and gradual tissue support over time. Individual results and longevity vary based on the patient, treatment area, metabolism, and treatment plan.

Does Radiesse Have Side Effects?

Like any injectable treatment, Radiesse can cause temporary swelling, bruising, redness, tenderness, or firmness at the injection site. Downtime is usually limited, but recovery varies from person to person. As with all dermal fillers, there are rare but serious risks, including vascular complications. Treatment should only be performed by experienced medical professionals with advanced knowledge of anatomy and safe injection technique.

Where Can Radiesse Be Used?

Radiesse may be used in carefully selected areas such as:

• Moderate to severe facial folds and wrinkles
• Lower face support
• Chin and jawline contour
• Prejowl support
• Volume loss in the hands

The best use of Radiesse depends on your anatomy, skin quality, movement patterns, and treatment goals. During your consultation, your provider will determine whether Radiesse is appropriate or whether another injectable treatment may be a better fit.

Other Benefits of Radiesse

• Immediate Structural Support
•  Radiesse provides visible support and correction at the time of treatment, making it appealing for patients who want to see an immediate improvement.
• Collagen Stimulation Over Time

In addition to immediate correction, Radiesse is valued for its biostimulatory properties. It may support collagen production over time, helping improve tissue support in appropriately selected areas. 

• Refined Contour and Definition
• Radiesse is often chosen when a treatment plan calls for structure, contour, and support rather than softness alone.
• Thoughtful, Long-Term Rejuvenation

At Fresh Faces Rx, Radiesse is used selectively and strategically, with attention to how the face looks both now and over time. The goal is never to overfill, but to support elegant, natural-looking rejuvenation.

Radiesse vs. Hyaluronic Acid Fillers

Radiesse is different from hyaluronic acid fillers such as Juvéderm®. Hyaluronic acid fillers are often used when softness, flexibility, or hydration is the priority. Radiesse is often selected when more structure, firmness, and collagen-stimulating support are desired. The right product depends on the treatment area, tissue characteristics, and your individual goals.

Radiesse Injections — What The Process Looks Like

Treatment begins with a consultation and facial assessment. Your provider will review your medical history, discuss your concerns, and evaluate whether Radiesse is the right treatment for the areas you would like to address.

Radiesse is injected in the office using a precise technique and a customized treatment plan. The procedure is generally well tolerated, and many patients return to normal activities shortly afterward, though temporary swelling or bruising is possible.

Fortunately, you do not need to know which injectable product is best for a particular area before coming in. Your Fresh Faces Rx provider will guide you through the options and recommend a plan based on your anatomy, goals, and long-term treatment strategy.

Why Choose Fresh Faces Rx for Radiesse?

Fresh Faces Rx offers a physician-led, highly personalized approach to injectable treatment in Portland and Lake Oswego. Our team focuses on natural-looking outcomes, sophisticated treatment planning, and a standard of care grounded in safety, education, and individualized treatment.

We believe injectable treatment should feel tailored, considered, and beautifully appropriate to you.