As we age, our faces naturally lose volume beneath the skin, which can cause folds and creases to deepen and leave skin looking flatter or more tired than we feel inside. This is one of the most common concerns we hear from patients across Casselberry, Winter Park, and the greater Orlando area. At Primp Medi Spa, Radiesse is one of the treatments we use to help restore that lost volume with results that look natural, never overdone.
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Radiesse is an FDA-approved dermal filler made from calcium hydroxylapatite that adds immediate volume to moderate to severe facial folds and wrinkles while stimulating collagen production over time. It is commonly used for nasolabial folds, marionette lines, and volume loss in the hands. Results typically last 12 to 15 months with minimal downtime.
What Is Radiesse and How Does It Work?
Radiesse is an FDA-approved dermal filler made from calcium hydroxylapatite (CaHA), a mineral-based compound that occurs naturally in human bone. CaHA has actually been used safely in medicine for decades, including in dental and orthopedic applications, long before it became a popular filler ingredient. When injected, the gel formulation adds immediate volume to areas affected by moderate to severe wrinkles, folds, or volume loss.
What makes Radiesse stand out is its dual action. The CaHA microspheres are suspended in a gel carrier that provides instant lift and structure. Over the following weeks and months, the gel is gradually absorbed by the body while the CaHA particles help stimulate your own collagen production, supporting the skin’s structure well after the initial treatment.
Where Radiesse Helps Restore Volume
Radiesse is FDA-approved to treat moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds, which is exactly where age-related volume loss tends to show up first. As volume diminishes beneath the skin, folds such as the nasolabial folds (the lines running from the nose to the corners of the mouth) and marionette lines around the chin can deepen. Adding Radiesse here helps fill and smooth these areas, restoring a more balanced, refreshed look without changing the overall shape of your face.
Radiesse is also FDA-approved for correcting volume loss in the back of the hands, an area that can show signs of aging just as much as the face. Many of our Casselberry and Orlando patients choose to treat both areas during the same visit for a more complete, refreshed look.
Who Is a Good Candidate for Radiesse?
Radiesse tends to work best for patients dealing with deeper facial folds and creases caused by volume loss, rather than very fine surface lines. If you’ve noticed the folds around your nose and mouth becoming more pronounced, or volume loss showing in the back of your hands, Radiesse may be a good fit because it adds structure rather than simply smoothing the surface.
It’s not the right choice for everyone, which is why a consultation matters. Patients with active skin infections, certain allergies, or specific medical conditions may need a different approach, and your provider will review your health history to confirm Radiesse is safe and appropriate for you.
What to Expect During and After Your Visit
During your consultation, Aileen Trauger, PA-C, or Gary Rubin, PA-C, will assess your facial structure and talk through which areas would benefit most from added volume. Radiesse includes a built-in numbing component to help keep you comfortable during injection. The treatment itself usually takes around 30 to 45 minutes, depending on how many areas are being treated.
Afterward, mild swelling, redness, or bruising at the injection sites is normal and typically fades within a few days. Most patients return to normal activities the same day, though we recommend avoiding strenuous exercise, excessive sun exposure, and pressure on the treated areas for at least 24 hours to support the best results.
Conclusion
If facial volume loss has been making you look more tired than you feel, Radiesse may be a great option to restore a fuller, more lifted appearance with results that still look like you. To find out if it’s right for your goals, contact us at Primp Medi Spa and schedule a consultation with our experienced team.
FAQs
How long do Radiesse results last?
Results typically last 12 to 15 months for facial treatments, sometimes longer.
Is the treatment painful?
Most patients feel only mild discomfort, helped by the filler’s built-in numbing agent.
How soon will I see results?
Volume appears immediately, with continued improvement as collagen builds over the following weeks.
Can Radiesse be combined with Botox?
Yes, many patients pair Radiesse with Botox for a fuller, more refreshed appearance.
Is there any downtime?
Little to none. Most patients return to normal activities the same day.
