Radiesse is a biostimulatory dermal filler that restores facial structure while stimulating collagen and elastin production. It provides immediate contouring with long-term improvement in skin quality and support.
Facial aging goes beneath the surface, including progressive loss of collagen, elastin, and the deep support structures that define facial shape. Addressing these changes effectively requires an expert understanding of how facial tissues age, shift, and respond to load over time.
Radiesse in Scottsdale, AZ is offered at Starkman Facial Plastic Surgery only when structural support—not temporary volume—is the appropriate solution. Dr. Sidney Starkman’s background as a double board-certified facial plastic surgeon with extensive experience in deep plane facelift surgery and complex facial reconstruction directly informs how biostimulatory fillers are selected and placed.
Radiesse is a dermal filler composed of calcium hydroxylapatite (CaHA) microspheres suspended in a smooth gel carrier.
Upon injection, the gel provides immediate contouring and wrinkle correction. At the same time, the CaHA particles act as a scaffold that stimulates the body’s own fibroblasts to produce new collagen and elastin over time.
As the gel carrier gradually resorbs, newly formed collagen and elastin replace the initial volume, helping maintain structural support and skin firmness for a year or longer in many patients.
You may be a good candidate if you:
Radiesse is not appropriate for superficial wrinkle correction or areas with high vascular risk.
Because our practice focuses exclusively on the face and neck, Radiesse is used as part of a long-term facial strategy. Each treatment is planned with careful attention to deep tissue planes, vector forces, and durability, supporting natural contours that remain balanced and refined well beyond the initial correction.
Radiesse is not a universal solution, nor is it intended to be. As such, at Starkman Facial Plastic Surgery, treatment decisions are never rushed or standardized. A comprehensive consultation allows Dr. Starkman to determine whether Radiesse in Scottsdale, AZ aligns with your anatomy, goals, and long-term plan, or whether another approach would better serve you. Contact us today to book your appointment.
Once initial swelling resolves, Radiesse typically feels firm but natural, integrating into the surrounding tissue rather than remaining noticeable as a distinct filler. Most patients are unaware of its presence during normal facial movement.
Yes. While contour improvement is immediate, subtle refinement continues over time as collagen and elastin production increase. These gradual changes are usually perceived as improved firmness and skin quality rather than added volume.
When placed too superficially or in inappropriate areas, Radiesse can appear firm. This is why careful patient selection and deep-plane placement by an experienced facial specialist are essential to achieving natural results.
Most patients do not require repeat treatment for at least a year. Some may choose maintenance treatments after that time, depending on facial aging patterns and collagen response.
Radiesse is generally reserved for patients with established structural changes or collagen loss. In younger patients, other treatments may be more appropriate depending on anatomy and goals.
When placed correctly in appropriate tissue planes, Radiesse remains stable. Migration is uncommon and is typically associated with improper placement or use in unsuitable areas.
Common side effects include temporary swelling, bruising, redness, or tenderness at injection sites. Rare risks include nodules, firmness, or vascular complications, which are minimized through expert technique and anatomical precision.
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