How Is Radiesse® Different From Other Fillers?

The world of cosmetic injectables has undergone rapid expansion over the last decade. Not so very long ago, people primarily got Botox® to treat dynamic wrinkles. Today, various treatment options provide a way to address volume loss, enhance your skin’s texture, and achieve your desired contours. 

Elaine Phuah, DO, MBA, FACOI, and our team offer a range of cosmetic injectables here at Hanami Medspa in Fort Worth, Texas. Today, we want to highlight one of the lesser-known options. With Radiesse®, Dr. Phuah can add volume — but that’s not all. Radiesse differs from other dermal fillers in several notable ways. 

The Radiesse difference

Most fillers use hyaluronic acid to add volume. Hyaluronic acid naturally occurs in your body, and these fillers give you a way to plump areas for a year or more.

Radiesse relies on a different key ingredient. This injectable leverages calcium hydroxyapatite (CaHA). Those ions also naturally occur in your body. 

When it’s applied to areas where you want to add volume, the CaHA goes to work. Instead of providing the plumping itself, the CaHA ions stimulate your skin’s collagen production processes.

Collagen is the protein that serves as your skin’s scaffolding. As you age, your body produces less of it, contributing to wrinkles and volume loss in your face. By triggering collagen production in your skin, Radiesse provides a way to harness your innate anti-aging capabilities. 

This provides results that differ from those of other dermal fillers in two significant ways.

First, Radiesse can last longer. Many people enjoy their results for up to two years with this treatment.

Secondly, because it stimulates your skin, Radiesse doesn’t just add volume; it also enhances your skin’s texture. It helps to improve elasticity, giving you more supple skin and fighting laxity.

Applying Radiesse for neck rejuvenation

Because Radiesse works with your skin’s natural processes, it’s a versatile treatment option. It’s highly effective for improving contour, replenishing volume, and boosting elasticity in your face, particularly around your face and mouth. However, you can also use it on your neck and hands to combat the signs of aging.

A recent study showed that hyperdiluted Radiesse helps to combat wrinkles and skin laxity in the neck area. So if you’ve noticed that your neck seems to be aging you just as much as your face, don’t hesitate to talk to Dr. Phuah about applying Radiesse there. 

Radiesse provides a way to harness your skin’s natural regenerative capabilities. We can help you apply it precisely where you need to fight the signs of aging and move toward your cosmetic goals. 

Schedule a consultation with Dr. Phuah to explore how Radiesse can benefit you. To get started, call our team at Hanami Medspa or make an appointment online today.