A dual-action calcium hydroxyapatite treatment giving immediate volume and a longer collagen-building phase, well established for the cheeks, jawline and hands.
Radiesse is a well-established injectable biostimulator that restores volume immediately while stimulating the skin’s own collagen production over time. Dr Ellie Sateei offers Radiesse at her London and Sevenoaks clinics as part of her considered approach to facial rejuvenation.
Because Radiesse works in two stages, an immediate lift followed by a longer collagen-building phase, it suits patients wanting both a quick result and a lasting improvement in skin quality.
Radiesse is made from calcium hydroxyapatite microspheres suspended in a smooth gel carrier. The gel provides an immediate volumising effect once injected. Over the following weeks, the microspheres act as a scaffold that encourages the skin’s own fibroblasts to produce new collagen.
As the gel carrier is gradually absorbed by the body, the newly formed collagen continues to provide structure and support. This gives Radiesse a longer-lasting effect than many standard hyaluronic acid fillers.
Radiesse is commonly used to restore volume in the cheeks and jawline, and to improve skin quality on the back of the hands. It suits patients with more significant structural volume loss who want a firmer, longer-lasting result.
Dr Sateei will assess your pattern of volume loss during consultation to determine whether Radiesse’s dual-action approach is the right fit for your goals.
Treatment is delivered through a series of injections into the target area. Most patients describe mild discomfort, and topical numbing can be used to improve comfort. Some swelling or bruising is common in the days following treatment.
An initial volumising effect is visible once any swelling has settled. Further improvement in skin firmness builds gradually over the following months as collagen production increases.
With over two decades of experience in dermatology and aesthetics, Dr Sateei’s approach to Radiesse focuses on achieving a natural, proportionate result. She assesses your whole face or treatment area carefully before recommending a plan, favouring precision over volume.
Every treatment plan follows a thorough consultation, at both her London clinic near Harley Street and her Sevenoaks clinic in Kent.
Radiesse is an injectable biostimulator made from calcium hydroxyapatite microspheres, providing immediate volume and longer-term collagen stimulation.
The gel carrier adds volume immediately, while the microspheres encourage the skin’s own collagen production over the following weeks.
Common areas include the cheeks, jawline and the back of the hands.
Most patients describe mild discomfort, and topical numbing can be used to improve comfort.
Some mild swelling or bruising is common in the days following treatment.
An initial volumising effect is visible once swelling settles, with further firming building over the following months.
Unlike hyaluronic acid filler, Radiesse cannot be dissolved with an enzyme. Dr Sateei will discuss this during your consultation.
Radiesse is generally considered longer-lasting than standard hyaluronic acid filler, though results vary between individuals.
Most adults with structural volume loss are suitable candidates, confirmed following a facial assessment.
Yes, it is a recognised option for restoring lost volume and improving skin quality on the back of the hands.
Radiesse is one of several collagen biostimulator brands Dr Ellie Sateei uses, alongside Sculptra, Lanluma, Ellansé, Julaine, HArmonyCA and Juvelook, each of which has its own page. HArmonyCA pairs the same calcium hydroxyapatite with hyaluronic acid in a single product.
The full list of other biostimulator brands used across the clinic is on the Sculptra page.
Brands named above that have their own page, for linking: Sculptra (/brands/sculptra), HArmonyCA (/brands/harmonyca), Ellansé (/brands/ellanse)
Radiesse gives an immediate lift and then keeps working, so it suits areas needing both structure and firmer skin. These are the concerns Dr Ellie Sateei treats with it most often.
If you would like to restore volume and improve skin firmness with a longer-lasting treatment, Dr Ellie Sateei welcomes a personal consultation at her London or Sevenoaks clinic.
Our London clinic is located at 91a New Cavendish Street, London, W1W 6XF
We serve patients from London, Kent and the home counties as well as from all over the world. Our London clinic sits in the heart of Marylebone, within easy reach of the West End by tube, while our Sevenoaks clinic in Ightham is moments from the M25 and M26 for patients across Kent.
