It’s both. Undiluted, Radiesse is a dermal filler that adds immediate volume and structure to areas like the jawline, chin, and cheeks. Hyperdilute Radiesse is mixed with sterile saline so it spreads thinly under the skin and works mainly as a biostimulator, prompting your body to build new collagen and elastin for firmer, smoother skin. Many of our San Antonio patients get both in one personalized plan.

When Radiesse is used for contouring, you’ll see added lift and definition right away. With Hyperdilute Radiesse, some improvement in skin texture may show early, but the most noticeable firming appears gradually over 2–3 months as your skin builds new collagen. Results keep improving after your appointment, which is why they look so natural.

Many patients enjoy results for 12–18 months before maintenance is needed. Because Radiesse stimulates your own collagen, skin often stays firmer even after the product itself has broken down. Most patients schedule a touch-up about once a year to keep their results consistent.

Radiesse pricing depends on how many syringes your plan needs, which depends on your goals and treatment areas. Contouring the jawline or cheeks often takes 1–2 syringes. Hyperdilute Radiesse for skin firming is typically done in 2–3 sessions spaced 4–6 weeks apart. You’ll get an exact quote at your consultation. Visit our Specials page for current Radiesse offers, and ask about financing.

You don’t always have to choose. Both stimulate collagen, but they work differently. Radiesse gives immediate lift and contour in targeted areas like the jawline and cheeks, then continues improving skin quality over the following months. Sculptra builds gradual, all-over volume through a series of treatments. Patients who want visible results sooner often start with Radiesse, and many combine the two for structure and long-term collagen support. Brenda will design the right plan for your goals at your consultation.

Yes. Radiesse (+) is FDA-approved to improve loss of jawline contour, and it’s one of the most effective non-surgical ways to sharpen a softening jawline. Its firm, structural consistency creates a crisp, lifted edge, and the collagen it stimulates helps that definition last. Jawline Radiesse is a cornerstone of our facial balancing treatments in San Antonio.

Yes. Radiesse is a popular non-surgical option for a lifted, more contoured look. By stimulating collagen and elastin, it firms and smooths the skin, improves texture and mild sagging, and can add subtle shape and fullness over time. It isn’t a substitute for a BBL or significant augmentation. Instead, it’s ideal for patients who want a firmer, perkier, more toned appearance without surgery or downtime. Results build gradually over a series of sessions, and Brenda will tailor the plan to your goals.

Radiesse has been used in aesthetic medicine for more than 20 years. It is FDA-approved for facial wrinkles and folds, jawline contour, hand rejuvenation, and décolleté wrinkles. Common side effects are temporary swelling, bruising, or tenderness at the injection site. Results and safety depend on the injector, so every treatment at our Shavano Park office is performed by Brenda Blagg, a board-certified aesthetic nurse specialist with more than a decade of experience.

Yes. Radiesse pairs beautifully with hyaluronic acid fillers for full facial balancing, with Dysport to soften lines, and with PDGF or medical-grade skincare to boost glow and texture. Combining treatments lets us address volume, firmness, and skin quality together for a more complete, natural-looking refresh.

Unlike hyaluronic acid fillers, Radiesse can’t be dissolved with an enzyme. Your body gradually breaks it down over time. That’s why choosing an experienced injector matters. Brenda’s precise, conservative technique and thorough consultation make sure Radiesse is placed only where it will give you the most natural result.