Radiesse

Conveniently located to serve Boston, MA

Radiesse is an FDA-approved dermal filler used to address moderate and harsh wrinkles, along with certain scars. It’s ideal for volume correction and can target age-related volume loss in areas like the cheeks, jawline, and backs of the hands. It can also fill in cellulite dimples and stimulate collagen production, leading to smoother and more even skin.

At The Dermatology Institute of Boston, our board-certified dermatologists deliver Radiesse treatments to help patients achieve a more youthful look. We’re not far from restaurants like Sorellina, OAK Long Bar + Kitchen, and La Padrona, along with retail options like Neiman Marcus.

Good Candidates for Radiesse

The vast majority of people are excellent candidates for Radiesse dermal filler. If you’re interested in temporarily addressing age signs like parentheses lines, marionette lines, or the nasolabial folds, you’re a good candidate for this minimally invasive treatment option. If you want to fill in cellulite dimples with a cellulite-minimizing treatment, you’re also a great candidate.

Candidates must not be allergic to any of Radiesse’s ingredients. Candidates with active skin infections near the treatment areas must fully treat these before coming in for Radiesse injections. People with bleeding disorders or a history of autoimmune diseases are not ideal candidates.

If you’re interested in a filler that can restore volume to the under-eye area, Radiesse is not the ideal option. Additionally, if you’re looking for a lip-volumizing filler, you won’t benefit from a filler like Radiesse. Patients looking for these enhancements will instead benefit from hyaluronic-acid fillers like Juvederm and Restylane.

If you have shallow facial lines like crow’s feet, horizontal forehead lines, or vertical frown lines, you may be better served with a neuromodulator treatment. At The Dermatology Institute of Boston, we offer popular neuromodulators like Botox, Dysport, and Daxxify.

How Does Radiesse Work?

Unlike hyaluronic-acid-based fillers like Juvederm and Restylane, Radiesse is composed of CaHA (calcium hydroxylapatite) microspheres. CaHA is naturally found in our bones. Radiesse’s CaHA microspheres are suspended in a gel carrier, which contains glycerin, hydrogen, oxygen, carbon, and sterile water.

When Radiesse is injected into the skin, the microspheres create a framework that enhances volume and structure. New tissue grows between the microspheres. They stimulate fibroblasts, helping the body create more collagen and elastin protein at an advanced rate. Because of this, when the CaHA microspheres disintegrate, the skin continues to look more youthful.

The new volume, collagen, and elastin created by Radiesse fills in wrinkles, causing them to fade. It restores volume to gaunt or hollow regions of the face. It also fills in cellulite dimples quickly and effectively, giving the affected area a more even appearance.

Radiesse is a non-allergenic soft-tissue filler product manufactured by Merz Aesthetics. Because it’s a synthetic filler that isn’t derived from humans or animals, the likelihood of an allergic reaction is very low. Skin allergy testing typically isn’t required.

Why Choose The Dermatology Institute of Boston for Radiesse Injections?

The Dermatology Institute of Boston is the perfect choice for your Radiesse injections. Our accomplished providers are highly skilled in the delivery of injectable cosmetic treatments.

Dr. Neelam Vashi, MD, FAAD, is a renowned expert in cosmetic treatments and in safe treatments for patients of color. She has appeared on ABC, CNN, and CNBC as a cosmetic and medical expert. She has been quoted in publications like Newsweek, Cosmopolitan, The Washington Post, and The Boston Globe.

She has contributed several peer-reviewed articles to medical journals and has authored four medical textbooks, including The Dermatology Handbook. She has been invited to share her dermatology knowledge at national and international dermatology conferences.

Dr. Vashi has claimed membership in the Association of Academic Cosmetic Dermatology, the Women’s Dermatologic Society, the Skin of Color Society, the Indian American Medical Association, and the American Medical Association.

At the start of her journey towards becoming the highly respected dermatologist she is today, she attended Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago for her MD. She then pursued her residency at NYU in the Ronald O. Perelman Department of Dermatology.

Before joining the staff at The Dermatology Institute of Boston, Dr. Vashi served as the director of the Boston University Cosmetic and Laser Center in Massachusetts. She was also the founding director of the Boston University Center for Ethnic Skin.

Additionally, Dr. Vashi has served as an Associate Professor of Dermatology at Boston University’s Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine and as an Adjunct Professor of Dermatology at Virginia Commonwealth University.

At our office, the environment is welcoming and supportive, and we have been recognized as one of Boston’s best dermatology practices. Our office is conveniently located at the corner of Dartmouth St. and Stuart St. near Copley Square and the Boston Public Library.

Your Consultation

A personalized Radiesse consultation at The Dermatology Institute of Boston will allow you to convey your aesthetic goals to Dr. Vashi. She will carefully examine your face and ask questions about your medical history. These may include questions regarding past treatments, current medications and supplements, allergies, and pre-existing medical conditions.

Using this information, Dr. Vashi can design your ideal Radiesse filler treatment plan. She will walk you through the details of your plan from start to finish, including preparation and aftercare, answering any questions you may have.

To prepare for your Radiesse treatment session, you’ll need to avoid blood thinners like NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs), certain herbal supplements, and alcohol. Avoiding these for at least one week will help prevent exacerbated post-treatment bruising.

The Radiesse Treatment Session

Typically, a Radiesse treatment session at The Dermatology Institute of Boston only takes around 15 minutes to complete. After the targeted sites are cleaned, they’re marked as a guide for the injector.

Local anesthesia is administered to numb the areas and avoid any pain or discomfort. In many cases, Radiesse is also mixed with local anesthesia for numbing. The injections are then administered. The product is deposited beneath the three skin layers, extending below the epidermal, dermal, and hypodermal layers.

The Results of Radiesse Treatments

Like most dermal fillers, Radiesse’s results can be seen immediately, and they’ll become better and better over time as new collagen forms in the skin. Results look incredibly natural. In many patients, Radiesse’s effects can be noticed for up to 18 months before a maintenance treatment is required.

Radiesse Aftercare

Radiesse patients won’t have to deal with any downtime or recovery time and can immediately get back to their daily lives. There may be a degree of post-treatment swelling, redness, soreness, itching, and/or bruising, but these issues will fade quickly. Gentle application of ice can help reduce them more quickly.

Since pressure can cause the filler to migrate, it’s best to avoid putting pressure on the treatment areas for a couple days. Avoiding strenuous exercise is recommended. It will also be important to apply sunscreen and to avoid heavy sun exposure for at least three days.

How Much Does Radiesse Treatment in Boston Cost?

The price of a Radiesse treatment session varies from case to case. Radiesse’s cost may be impacted by the amount of product required to achieve the patient’s goals, along with the number of areas being treated.

Arrange Your Radiesse Consultation

To set up your Radiesse consultation at The Dermatology Institute of Boston, contact us today! You’ll meet with one of our experts at our office, conveniently located just blocks from Interstate 90 (the pike). For out-of-state patients, we’re near hotels like the Boston Marriott, Raffles Hotel, the Sheraton Boston Hotel, and the Fairmont Copley Hotel.