Hyperdilute Radiesse: When & How We Use It
Radiesse is one of the most versatile regenerative treatments, and at FACE, we especially love hyperdilute Radiesse for its ability to improve skin quality while strengthening the tissues themselves.
Unlike some other biostimulatory treatments that focus primarily on collagen, Radiesse is unique in its ability to support the production of both collagen and elastin. Rather than simply replacing volume, hyperdilute Radiesse can help strengthen and rejuvenate the skin itself.
Because it can be distributed across larger treatment areas, hyperdilute Radiesse is often used when the goal is to improve skin quality rather than create volume.
THE DIFFERENT FORMS OF RADIESSE
Hyperdilute Radiesse is one of the most effective tools we use when the goal is to improve skin quality and build stronger, more resilient tissue. It works particularly well for more diffuse areas of laxity on both the face and body, where declining collagen, elastin, and skin quality contribute to visible signs of aging.
In fact, diluted Radiesse recently received FDA approval for the treatment of wrinkles in the décolletage area, further supporting its role as a regenerative treatment for both the face and body.
At FACE, we inject Radiesse in 3 different forms, each of which has unique features and benefits. Depending on the treatment area and desired outcome, Radiesse can be used in different formulations to support volume restoration, skin quality improvement, collagen stimulation, or a combination of these goals.
If you are new to the world of biostimulatory fillers, this is why we love Radiesse: in its traditional formulation, it has both an immediate filling effect, noticeable directly after injection, while also triggering collagen stimulation over time.
In other words, Radiesse combines the best parts of traditional and biostimulatory fillers—making it one of the most adaptable tools in regenerative aesthetics.
ON-LABEL RADIESSE
On-Label Radiesse is the product in its standard formulation, without any added fluids. This is the thick, viscous product that is FDA-approved for volume replacement and lift in the face and hands.
In other words, Radiesse combines the best parts of traditional and biostimulatory fillers—making it one of the most adaptable tools in regenerative aesthetics.
Structured like a high-viscosity filler, on-label Radiesse consists of calcium-based microspheres suspended in a gel carrier. When injected, the CaHA particles restore lost volume beneath the skin while causing your body to restore its own collagen over time, which helps smooth skin and keep your results looking fresh.
On-label Radiesse may be used for:
Facial contouring and lifting
Hand rejuvenation
Patients looking for both visible volume changes plus collagen growth
DILUTE RADIESSE
Dilute Radiesse refers to the full-strength product thinned with a small amount of saline. Dilution changes how the product distributes and behaves once it has been injected into tissue.
After it has been diluted, Radiesse still provides a small bit of lift and skin tightening, but as we thin the product, it starts to function more like a biostimulator than a traditional filler.
Dilute Radiesse may be used for:
Mild skin laxity
Patients who want a little lift plus long-term collagen stimulation
HYPERDILUTE RADIESSE
Finally, hyperdilute Radiesse is an even thinner version of the injectable that has been mixed with a higher ratio of sterile fluid. After dilution, Radiesse provides less structural support and functions more as a collagen-stimulating treatment than a traditional filler.
Hyperdilute Radiesse has the power to increase your skin’s natural collagen and elastin production to target skin texture issues like fine lines and wrinkles, creating a firmer, healthier-looking complexion.
Hyperdilute Radiesse may be considered when the primary goal is:
Moderate skin laxity
Skin rejuvenation and firming
Skin texture issues like fine lines
Like all regenerative treatments, hyperdilute Radiesse is most effective when treatment selection is guided by a careful assessment of your anatomy, skin quality, treatment area, and goals. At FACE, Nurse Desiree develops personalized treatment plans based on safety, anatomy, and desired outcomes rather than a one-size-fits-all formula.
To learn whether hyperdilute Radiesse or another treatment may be the best fit for your goals, schedule a consultation.
RADIESSE VS. DILUTE VS. HYPERDILUTE RADIESSE
| Product | Made of | Primary Goal | Common Uses |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radiesse (On-Label) | CaHA in gel carrier (high viscosity) | Structure, support, and volume restoration with collagen stimulation | Cheeks, jawline, hands |
| Dilute Radiesse | CaHA mixed with sterile liquid | Collagen stimulation with some structural support | Early laxity, mild volume loss, skin rejuvenation |
| Hyperdilute Radiesse | CaHA mixed with a higher ratio of sterile liquid | Collagen stimulation, skin quality, firmness, and texture improvement | Neck, chest, arms, knees, and crepey skin |
Arnica & K cream is a physician-formulated moisturizing cream for bruised skin. The cream is made with natural ingredients, including Arnica montana, Vitamin K oxide, vitamin C and botanicals. It soothes, calms, and improves the appearance of bruised skin post-cosmetic filler injections and other facial procedures.
DETAILS
It soothes, calms, and improves the appearance of bruised skin post-cosmetic filler injections and other facial procedures. It has a silicone base that feels silky on the skin and is free of parabens, artificial colors, and fragrances.
INGREDIENTS
Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Isopropyl Palmitate. Ethylhexyl Isononanoate, Cetearyl Olivate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Phytonadione Epoxide, Sorbitan Olivate, Glyceryl Stearate SE, Alcohol, Stearic Acid, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glucosyl Hesperidin (Bioflavonoids), Lecithin, Dimethicone, Phosphatidylcholine, Gluconolactone, Escin (Horse Chestnut), Glycerin, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate (Vitamin C Ester), Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Beta-Sitosterol, Sodium Benzoate, Bisabolol, Disodium EDTA, Potassium Sorbate, Allantoin, Propylene Glycol, Arnica Montana Extract, Butylene Glycol, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Peel Oil, Symphytum Officinale (Comfrey) Leaf Extract, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Extract, D-Limonene.
HOW TO USE
Apply a thin layer of the cream to the bruised skin 3 times daily.
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