Calcium hydroxylapatite (Radiesse and Diamond Intense): support and collagen

How it works

Calcium hydroxylapatite is made of microspheres of a mineral similar to the one that makes up bones, suspended in a gel. Right after the application, the gel provides support and subtle volume to the area. Over the following weeks, the gel is absorbed and the microspheres stimulate fibroblasts to produce collagen around them. Over time, the microspheres are also absorbed, and the collagen formed remains.

The product can be used in two ways: concentrated, for support and contour definition, such as on the jawline and cheeks; or diluted, over large areas, to improve skin firmness and quality, such as on the neck, décolletage and back of the hands.

Indications

• Facial skin laxityLoss of firmness and support of the face.
• Facial contour and double chinDefinition of the jawline and lower face contour.
• Neck and décolletageLaxity and lines of the neck and décolletage, with diluted product.
• Dull skin, texture and poresThin skin with loss of quality, including the back of the hands.

Treated areas

What a session is like

The doctor assesses the skin and defines how the product will be applied, concentrated or diluted. After cleaning and anesthesia, the product is applied with a cannula or needle, at points or in a fan pattern, distributed across the treated area.

Recovery

There may be swelling, tenderness and small bruises in the first few days. You can return to your activities on the same day or the next.

Sessions and results

The support is noticed right after the application, and the improvement in skin firmness and quality develops over two to three months. The number of sessions and the interval between them depend on the dermatologist's individual evaluation and on each patient's clinical concern. The effect lasts, on average, 12 to 18 months.

Contraindications

Calcium hydroxylapatite is not recommended during pregnancy and breastfeeding, on the lips or under the eyes, over infections or active inflammation in the area, for people allergic to the product's components, or for those prone to keloids. Active autoimmune diseases and previous permanent fillers require evaluation.

At the evaluation, the dermatologist reviews your health history, current medications and previous procedures to confirm the indication.