Radiesse® Facial Balancing

At Skin Med Spa, we assess the cheeks, chin, and jawline together for facial balancing. Radiesse (+) is FDA-approved for moderate to severe loss of jawline contour in adults over 21. Cheek and chin contouring are off-label uses that require an individual assessment. Radiesse is not our choice for lip or under-eye filling.

For contouring, Radiesse provides structural support and volume where your features need it. Hyperdilute Radiesse spreads the product more broadly to encourage collagen production and improve skin quality. We may discuss both when changes in facial shape and thinning skin occur together.

Both stimulate collagen, but their materials and treatment goals differ. Radiesse contains calcium hydroxylapatite that the body gradually absorbs. Bellafill contains permanent PMMA microspheres in a bovine collagen gel and requires a skin allergy test. We offer both and discuss the area, desired correction, and long-term commitment before choosing a product.

Contouring can be visible after treatment, although swelling affects the early appearance. Collagen develops over time, and maintenance depends on your treatment area and response. Radiesse cannot be dissolved with hyaluronidase like a hyaluronic acid filler, so we plan placement conservatively and review the result at follow-up.

Bruising, swelling, tenderness, and lumps can occur. Rare injection into a blood vessel can cause skin injury, blindness, or stroke. Vision changes, severe or unusual pain, skin blanching, or stroke symptoms need urgent medical attention. Tell us about allergies, bleeding disorders, previous fillers, and medications. Treatment is deferred for active skin infection; safety during pregnancy and breastfeeding has not been established.