What Is Radiesse for Body?
Radiesse is an injectable biostimulator that works with your body’s natural processes to enhance skin structure and create lasting firmness. Over time, Radiesse can improve skin integrity and elasticity in areas like the hands, décolletage, neck, arms, knees, thighs, and more.
Radiesse for Body Essentials
Kickstarts collagen production to strengthen skin structure.
Improves skin integrity for natural-looking fullness.
Perfect for hands, décolletage, neck, arms, and above-the-knee areas.
Full results develop 3 to 6 months after treatment.
Enjoy your gorgeous, firm skin for 12 to 18 months.
At FACE, Radiesse costs $900 per syringe.
Radiesse Body Treatment Areas
Radiesse for Hands: Restores soft volume to improve tone, texture, and overall skin quality.
Radiesse for Jawline & Jowls: Supports the skin matrix for a smooth, supple look, a tightened jawline, and a lifted lower face.
Radiesse for Neck & Décolletage: Subtly tightens and firms the skin, reducing crepiness and refining overall skin texture.
Radiesse for Arms: When placed along the upper arms, it addresses texture concerns like crepey skin and laxity.
Radiesse for Abdomen: Used in the mid to lower abdomen to refine skin quality by gradually firming and tightening.
Radiesse Above Knees: Provides a gentle, natural-looking lift just above the knees, where skin can lose structure and support.
See the incredible Radiesse filler before and after results for yourself .
Get to Know Radiesse
Radiesse is in a class of injectables called biostimulatory fillers that work with your body’s own biological processes to improve skin texture, firmness, volume, and elasticity over time.
After it is injected, the active ingredient in Radiesse triggers the production of collagen and elastin, two proteins that combat the visible effects of aging, leaving your skin looking plump, smooth, and firm. And because it works with your skin’s regenerative pathways, it produces incredibly natural-looking results that last.
The skin-firming superstar in Radiesse is calcium hydroxylapatite (CaHa), a biocompatible microsphere suspended in a water-based carrier gel. Once injected, calcium hydroxylapatite forms an internal supportive scaffold to support the growth of new proteins. Your skin starts producing collagen and elastin as early as 4 weeks and continues to do so for up to 12 months. The result? Natural-looking volume with a subtle but noticeable firmness that looks and feels like you.
This handheld stainless steel ice roller is perfect to use after skin resurfacing, peels, fibroblast, or any other abrasive treatments. Store in the freezer to provide temporary relief from stinging and swelling. Great to use immediately after treatment and for a few days following to relieve pain & reduce swelling.
DETAILS
Cold constricts blood vessels under the skin for a relaxing effect. The ice roller can also be used to soothe redness & irritation after hair removal or sun exposure.
INGREDIENTS
Stainless steel, plastic.
HOW TO USE
Store roller in the freezer. Clean the surface with alcohol before use. Roll back and forth gently over the affected skin as often as feels good.
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.
Arnica Montana 30x is physician-formulated to promote skin healing after aesthetic procedures like botox injections, fillers, and more. The Arnica Montana plant is a traditional homeopathic remedy used for centuries to boost healing.
DETAILS
Helps reduce bruising and swelling while providing pain relief for faster recovery. VitaMedica Arnica Montana 30x supplement comes in a convenient 5-day pack and is perfect for people with busy lifestyles looking to reduce downtime after cosmetic procedures. The sublingual tablets dissolve quickly, leaving no chalky taste behind.
INGREDIENTS
Active Ingredient: Arnica Montana. Inactive Ingredients: Copovidone, Crospovidone, Lactose, Magnesium Stearate, Mannitol, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Silicon Dioxide, And Sorbitol. *Contains Lactose (Milk)
HOW TO USE
Take 2 tablets, 3 times a day for 5 days. Put tablets directly under the tongue and let them dissolve naturally. Consult a doctor if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or face any adverse effects.
Radiesse Body Cost
The number of syringes and sessions you need will vary depending on the treatment area and desired outcome. In general, you can expect 1-2 syringes per area over the course of 2-3 treatment sessions. The cost of Radiesse at FACE is listed below with discounts for multiple syringes purchased at the same time.
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RADIESSE BEFORE & AFTER
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RADIESSE FAQ
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Radiesse Body Before & After Results
Explore these Radiesse before and after images, including hyperdilute Radiesse neck and décolletage treatments designed to improve skin laxity, crepiness, and overall skin quality over time. Check out the Radiesse for face results here.
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RADIESSE COST
RADIESSE BEFORE & AFTER
RADIESSE CANDIDACY & PREP
RADIESSE FAQ
RADIESSE AFTERCARE
Radiesse Body Candidacy & Prep
Contraindications
The most common contraindications to Radiesse are:
Bleeding disorder.
Chemotherapy/radiation in the last year.
Immunosuppressive therapy.
Serious illness.
History of keloid or hypertrophic scarring.
Previous threads in the treatment area.
Previous surgery in the treatment area.
Known allergy or hypersensitivity to the dermal filler medication.
Known allergy or hypersensitivity to the anesthetic, i.e. lidocaine contained within the medication, applied topically, or injected.
Active infection near the site of injection.
Pregnancy, breastfeeding, or trying to get pregnant.
Under the age of 22 years.
Preparation Details
To best prepare for success with Radiesse, follow the steps below before your appointment.
Avoid other types of dermal fillers in the same treatment six weeks before and after the treatment.
For one week before your appointment, avoid blood thinners & dehydrating substances like caffeine, alcohol, St. John’s Wart, Ginko Biloba, primrose oil, fish oil, vitamin E, aspirin, ibuprofen or similar products (Advil, Motrin, Aleve). They can cause bruising, bumps, more visible pinpoint marks, and lack of volume. Follow your healthcare provider's recommendations if you are on blood thinning medications.
For 1 week before & 1 week after your Radiesse appointment, avoid tretinoin, retinal, retinoids, glycolic acid, peels, and skin-sensitizing products.
Remove all makeup in the treatment areas before your appointment.
For 72 hours before and 72 hours after your appointment, avoid highly processed foods, as they greatly dehydrate the body. Instead, eat spinach, kale, and celery the week before to boost your Vitamin K levels.
24 hours before your Radiesse appointment, take arnica montana tablets to help with swelling and bruising. You can also take arnica as needed afterward.
24 hours before your appointment, take an anti-inflammatory like Tylenol™ to help with swelling and bruising.
Avoid flying or saunas for 24 hours before and after your appointment, as they can dehydrate the body.
Avoid rigorous workouts for 24 hours before and after your appointments. Freshly placed fillers need time to set, so it is key to avoid vigorous movement and drink lots of water for the first 24 hours after your appointment.
1 hour before your appointment, consider taking (2) Extra-Strength Tylenol™, which may help ease injection discomfort (avoid ASA, Advil, or Motrin).
Arrive at your appointment with a clean face (or other treatment area), free of products or cosmetics.
By following these guidelines and preparing adequately, patients can optimize their experience and results with Radiesse injections.
Radiesse Body FAQ
What is hyperdilute Radiesse?
Hyperdilute Radiesse refers to an injection technique in which biostatic water is added to the injectable to thin the product for superficial placement in the skin, allowing it to cover a larger treatment area.
We encourage patients to think of hyperdilute Radiesse as a skin quality treatment rather than a traditional “filler.” Rather than contouring features or adding targeted volume, Radiesse gradually tightens and smooths the skin. In this formulation, Radiesse creates a scaffolding-like environment within the skin, making it the perfect choice for larger surface areas such as the neck, upper arms, hands, and the area above the knees.
When injected into areas with more diffuse laxity or crepiness, hyperdilute Radiesse helps reinforce the skin’s underlying support structure. As it stimulates the production of collagen and elastin over time, Radiesse for skin tightening improves tone, elasticity, and overall skin quality. Think subtle tightening, smoothing, and strengthening of the skin. This makes Radiesse an ideal treatment for patients seeking quiet, natural-looking refinement across broader areas of the body.
FACE tailors your hyperdilute radiesse treatment to meet your goals, based on your unique anatomy and skin quality, for the most natural, balanced results.
How is Radiesse for the body different from face?
There are a few key differences in how Radiesse is used in the body versus the face, including the treatment area, injection technique, and overall focus. For body treatments, Radiesse is placed more superficially and distributed across a larger surface area, most often using a hyperdilute technique, to allow for even coverage.
Rather than targeting specific features, Radiesse for the body is designed to improve skin quality, addressing concerns such as crepiness and laxity while creating a smoother, more supportive skin matrix over time.
How many sessions are needed for body areas?
As a general rule, you can expect to do 2-3 sessions for body areas, spaced 4-6 weeks apart. This injection timeline gives your skin a chance to shift into collagen-production mode between sessions.
After your final treatment session, your results will develop gradually over 3-6 months, with full results peaking around 5 months, but potential for continued improvement up to 9 months after your final session. Once your desired look has been achieved, you can maintain it with follow-up treatments every 12-18 months.
How long does it take to see results on the body?
Studies have shown that collagen growth begins as early as 4 weeks after hyperdilute Radiesse is injected into the body. Patients may see visible improvement in skin laxity and thickness within 5-6 weeks after treatment. These results will continue to build over the course of 3-6 months as the collagen remodeling process unfolds, with full results visible around the 6-month mark. That being said, some studies have shown continued improvement in collagen stimulation and tissue remodeling for 9-18 months.
Is it safe to use Radiesse for large areas?
Yes, hyperdilute Radiesse is safe to use for larger surface areas when placed by a qualified medical injector. In fact, one of the unique benefits of hyperdilute Radiesse is that it can strengthen the deep dermal structure to improve the skin’s underlying support system. By gradually encouraging the development of new collagen fibers, the injected tissue becomes thicker, stronger, and more resilient over time.
Hyperdilute Radiesse is a powerful secret weapon, especially in areas with visible skin laxity, where it helps improve dermal density. Research has shown that it can induce collagen remodeling within the skin’s connective tissue framework, significantly reducing fine wrinkling, improving skin quality, and promoting localized skin tightening. In other words, the firmer, tighter appearance that develops after treatment is the visible effect of collagen remodeling within the skin’s connective tissue framework.
When used this way, hyperdilute Radiesse has been shown to increase skin thickness by 50% within 3 months, with over 90% of patients experiencing youthful-looking skin after 18 months.
Why is hyperdilute Radiesse treatment particularly effective for larger body areas?
Because hyperdilute Radiesse is a lower viscosity injectable, it can be distributed more evenly throughout the tissue, helping rejuvenate skin in diffuse areas on the body. In addition, it works best to treat laxity, crepiness, and loss of elasticity in areas where skin thinning develops slowly over time, such as the abdomen and upper arms. Since hyperdilute Radiesse is placed more superficially beneath the skin, it can improve skin quality across a larger surface area without adding heavy volume.
This makes hyperdilute Radiesse especially effective for treatment areas such as the upper arms, abdomen, and the area above the knees, where skin texture concerns tend to appear gradually.
How long does Radiesse last in the body?
The standard longevity range for Radiesse in the body is 12-18 months after treatment. Several studies have reported active collagen production for as long as 18 months after injection.
Following the initial treatment series, patients often require maintenance sessions every 12-18 months. As with many injectables, longevity depends on a number of factors including skin laxity in the treatment area, cellular metabolism, genetics, and the number of syringes and treatment sessions.
How much Radiesse is needed for different areas of the body?
These estimates are based on the current consensus guidelines:
Hands or smaller areas: ~1 syringe
Upper arms: often ~2 syringes total
Larger areas like thighs or under arms: multiple syringes over a series of treatments
The amount of product you will need depends on the area you wish to have treated, the current health and laxity of skin, and your desired outcome. In general, smaller areas such as the hands require less product than more diffuse areas of laxity, like the abdomen or underarms. For larger areas, such as the abdomen, thighs, or above the knees, you may require multiple treatment sessions with syringes evenly distributed across the area.
One study found that a hyperdilute Radiesse abdomen treatment noticeably improved skin elasticity and thickness after a single session. Because results vary from person to person and by treatment area, we encourage you to schedule a consultation with Nurse Desiree to develop a personalized plan.
Is there downtime for Radiesse body treatments?
Downtime is minimal for most patients, though you may experience mild swelling, tenderness, redness, or bruising in the treated area. This usually resolves within the first few days following your appointment. Most patients are able to return to normal activities the day after treatment, but plan to avoid strenuous exercise, alcohol, heat exposure, and pressure on the treated area for the first 24 hours. Staying hydrated before and after your appointment helps support the recovery process.
Radiesse Aftercare
RADIESSE HEALING
Following treatment, most patients experience some tenderness, redness, and swelling, which may last several hours to 2-4 days. Icing the treatment area can reduce swelling and discomfort. Occasionally, you might notice a bruise that could be visible for a few days.
For the day following your treatment, you can minimize bruising and swelling by avoiding activities that boost circulation, such as exercise, heat, and alcohol consumption.
When it comes to Radiesse after care, remember that it is normal to experience minor and temporary effects of treatment following your injection appointment. Please take good care of your emotional and physical needs by planning your post-appointment activities accordingly.
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Must Do:
Keep the treatment area clean for 24 hours.
Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water for 48 hours before
and after treatment.
Avoid:
Applying makeup or products to the treatment area for at least 12 hours.
Engaging in strenuous activity for 24 hours.
Consuming alcohol and avoiding extensive sun exposure or heat for 24 hours.
Sleeping on the treated area for 72 hours.
Highly processed foods 72 hours before and after the appointment.
Tretinoin, retinol, retinoids, glycolic acid, peels, or skin-sensitizing products for one week.
Remember:
Contact the office immediately with any questions or concerns.
Optional: Use cold compresses and take Arnica Montana and Bromelain as required to reduce swelling and bruising.