Radiesse is a dermal filler used to restore volume and correct the signs of ageing.
Made from calcium hydroxylapatite, a substance the body produces naturally, this filler has the particular property of stimulating collagen production.
It does not simply smooth wrinkles and deeper folds: it also acts as a collagen stimulator, firming the skin and improving its texture over the longer term.
Unlike other fillers, Radiesse does not only give an immediate result. By encouraging new collagen to form, it allows the skin to renew itself naturally, with a subtle result that lasts around 1 year.
Radiesse has several advantages for patients wanting to correct the signs of ageing effectively and without an artificial look:
Collagen stimulation: Radiesse encourages the skin’s own collagen production, which improves its quality and firmness.
Lasting results: the effect can last 12 to 18 months, considerably longer than most other fillers.
A natural result: as well as filling deeper wrinkles, Radiesse restores volume the face has lost while keeping its natural appearance.
Versatility: it can be used on several areas — the face, the neck, the hands, and parts of the body such as the arms or the knees.
Treatment with Radiesse follows a few straightforward stages.
At the first consultation, Dr Ghali examines your skin and discusses with you which areas to treat and what you are hoping for.
A fine cannula is then used to inject the product beneath the skin. Because the formula contains lidocaine, the injection is comfortable.
The volumising effect is immediate, and the result continues to improve over the following weeks as collagen forms in the skin.
It is that combination — immediate and then gradual — that makes Radiesse well suited to patients looking for natural rejuvenation without surgery.
Radiesse is versatile and can be used on several areas of the face and body:
Face: filling deeper wrinkles (nasolabial folds, marionette lines) and restoring lost volume (cheeks, jawline).
Hands: often used to restore volume to the hands and soften the appearance of veins and tendons.
Neck and décolleté: firming and smoothing the skin in areas that often show the signs of ageing early.
Radiesse is for anyone wanting to reduce deeper wrinkles, restore lost volume and improve the firmness of their skin.
It is particularly suited to patients with skin laxity or loss of volume, whether on the face or the body.
There are contraindications to be aware of, in particular for people with autoimmune disease, an allergy to any of the components, or who are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Results are visible immediately after the injection and continue to improve over the following weeks, thanks to the collagen stimulation.
Patients see firmer skin, lost volume restored, and an overall improvement in the condition of the skin.
The result can last 12-18 months, depending on individual metabolism and the areas treated.
An annual maintenance session is recommended to keep the effect over the long term.
A Radiesse session takes 30 minutes on average. This varies with the areas being treated and the quantity of product used.
Side effects are generally mild and temporary: redness, bruising or swelling around the injection site. These usually settle within a few days.
Results are visible immediately after the injection, and they continue to improve over the following weeks as collagen is stimulated.
Radiesse contains lidocaine, a local anaesthetic, which makes the injection comfortable. Most patients describe minimal discomfort.
The effects of Radiesse last between 12 and 18 months, depending on the areas treated and on individual metabolism. An annual maintenance session extends the result.
Aesthetic medicine and laser — Saint-Rémy-de-Provence. Registered with the French Medical Council (Ordre des médecins).
Page last reviewed 9 September 2026.
The consultation is where we look at your situation, make sure nothing rules the treatment out, and tell you whether this technique is the right answer to what you are asking for.
