Radiesse Austin

Define your features and rebuild your skin’s natural support system. Radiesse® is a biostimulatory dermal filler engineered to provide immediate lift while triggering long-term collagen and elastin production.

Instant Lift Meets Long-Term Collagen Regeneration

As the face ages, bone resorption and tissue descent lead to loss of definition along the lower face, cheeks, and jawline. Restoring these areas requires an injectable with sufficient structural strength to lift firm tissue without looking soft or heavy.

Every face has its own unique framework. Guided by double board-certified facial plastic surgeon Dr. Marcelo Antunes, we use Radiesse® to sharpen your jawline and cheeks while encouraging your skin to build its own fresh collagen.

What Is Radiesse?

Radiesse® is an FDA-approved dermal filler made of Calcium Hydroxylapatite (CaHA) microspheres suspended in a water-based gel carrier. CaHA is a naturally occurring mineral compound found in human bones and teeth, making it highly biocompatible and safe.

Radiesse delivers a unique dual-action mechanism:

Immediate Contour & Lift: The smooth gel carrier instantly fills deep folds and provides high structural lift upon injection.
Biostimulatory Collagen & Elastin Growth: Over time, your body absorbs the gel carrier while the CaHA microspheres act as a scaffold, prompting your fibroblasts to produce new collagen and elastin fibers for firmer, thicker skin.

The Benefits of Radiesse

Instant Sculpting Power: Because it's a firmer, structure-building filler, Radiesse gives your cheeks, chin, and jawline immediate definition right out of the syringe.
Kickstarts Collagen & Elastin: It acts as a scaffold under your skin, training your body to build fresh, natural collagen and elastin over time.
Firmness That Lasts: As your skin naturally absorbs the initial gel, your newly formed tissue network takes over, keeping your results looking sharp for 12 to 18 months.
Tightens Aging Skin: Instead of just "puffing up" an area, it works beneath the surface to strengthen thinner, sagging tissue from within.

Primary Treatment Areas for Radiesse

Radiesse excels in areas requiring deep structural support and firm contouring:

Jawline & Pre-Jowl Sulcus: Creates a sharp, well-defined jawline while softening the appearance of jowls.
Chin Augmentation: Restores projection to a weak or recessed chin without surgery.
Cheekbones & Midface: Lifts sunken cheeks and restores upper-facial volume lost to aging.
Smile Lines (Nasolabial Folds): Smooths deep facial creases around the mouth.
Hand Rejuvenation: Fills hollow spaces on the back of the hands to minimize visible veins and tendons.

(Due to its firm structure, Radiesse is not used for lip augmentation or fine surface skin around the eyes.)

What to Expect

Every Radiesse treatment in Austin is fully tailored to your facial frame and skin quality.

Facial Mapping: We analyze your underlying bone structure, tissue thickness, and overall facial symmetry to plan exact placement.
Comfortable Injections: The treatment takes roughly 20 to 30 minutes. Radiesse is pre-mixed with lidocaine (a local anesthetic) and applied alongside topical numbing to ensure minimal discomfort.
Micro-Cannula Precision: Our injectors frequently utilize blunt-tipped micro-cannulas to place the CaHA microspheres smoothly along deep anatomical planes, reducing tissue trauma and post-care bruising.

Recovery & Post-Care

There is minimal downtime required, allowing you to return to most normal activities right away.

Normal Reactions: Mild swelling, firmness, or light localized bruising at the injection site may occur, usually resolving within 3 to 7 days.
Aftercare Guidelines: Avoid heavy workouts, direct heat, saunas, and alcohol for 24 to 48 hours. Avoid aggressive massage or firm pressure on the treated areas unless specifically directed by your injector.

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Why Choose Face Austin for Radiesse?

Injecting high-lifting biostimulators like Radiesse requires deep familiarity with facial anatomy. Because CaHA provides firm structural support and cannot be dissolved with traditional enzymes, placing it in the exact deep tissue plane is critical.

At Face Austin, our practice focuses exclusively on the face and neck. Led by double board-certified facial plastic surgeon Dr. Marcelo Antunes, our team brings surgical precision to every syringe—ensuring your Radiesse treatment enhances your natural bone structure safely, cleanly, and seamlessly.

Radiesse FAQs

Is Radiesse safe for treating aging hands?

Yes. Radiesse is FDA-approved specifically for hand rejuvenation. It restores lost volume to the backs of the hands, helping to smooth thin skin and minimize the appearance of prominent veins and tendons.

How long do Radiesse results usually last?

Most patients enjoy visible contour and volume for 12 to 18 months. Even as the gel carrier is absorbed, the newly formed collagen and elastin remain to support your skin structure.

Can Radiesse be combined with other treatments?

Yes. Radiesse works exceptionally well as a structural base and can be combined with neuromodulators (like Botox or Daxxify) for dynamic lines, or surface skin treatments to enhance overall texture.