DERMAL FILLERS · RADIESSE IN NYC
Radiesse in NYC
Radiesse — the calcium hydroxylapatite bio-stimulator filler — placed by master injectors at Dr. Lanna Aesthetics for structural midface lift, jawline definition, and native collagen stimulation that builds across months. Radiesse is the filler that does two things at once: it provides immediate structural support and it stimulates your skin to produce its own new collagen across the following 6 to 9 months. Dr. Lanna Cheuck and the LC Medical master-injector team use Radiesse for the indications it does best — the deep midface, the jawline, the chin, and select hand rejuvenation — at our Midtown Manhattan flagship.
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WHAT IT IS
What Radiesse in NYC Is
Radiesse is calcium hydroxylapatite (CaHA) suspended in a carboxymethylcellulose gel carrier — a filler engineered to act as both an immediate volumizer and a long-term bio-stimulator. The CaHA microspheres provide structural support on day one. Across the following months, the gel carrier dissipates and the body responds to the CaHA particles by producing new collagen around them. The native collagen build is what makes Radiesse durable: 18 to 24 months of result, with the back half of that window driven by your own tissue. It is FDA-approved for moderate-to-severe facial wrinkles and folds (notably the nasolabial folds), for hand rejuvenation (correction of volume loss in the dorsal hand), and for the correction of HIV-associated lipoatrophy. Master injectors use Radiesse off-label across the deep midface, the jawline, the pre-jowl sulcus, the chin, and select temple indications. The defining clinical distinction: Radiesse is not a hyaluronic acid filler. It is not reversible with hyaluronidase. This is why master-injector technique matters more with Radiesse than with HA. Placement must be deep, structural, and anatomically precise — Radiesse rewards the right injector and is unforgiving of the wrong one. Radiesse vs. hyaluronic acid filler — when to choose which:
| Factor | Radiesse (CaHA bio-stimulator) | HA Filler (e.g., Restylane) |
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| Mechanism | Volume + collagen stimulation | Volume + tissue hydration |
| Duration | 18–24 months (with collagen build) | 9–18 months |
| Reversibility | Not enzymatically reversible | Reversible with hyaluronidase |
| Best for | Deep structural support, jawline, pre-jowl, chin | Lips, tear troughs, lid-cheek, refinement zones |
| Texture | Firmer, more lifting | Range from soft to firm |
The Celebrity Liquid Facelift protocol typically combines Radiesse for structural support with Restylane HA for refinement zones — leveraging the strengths of both.
BENEFITS
Benefits
- Immediate structural lift — CaHA microspheres deliver day-one volume in the deep midface, jawline, and pre-jowl sulcus.
- Stimulate native collagen production — the body builds new collagen around the CaHA particles across 6 to 9 months following treatment.
- Define the jawline non-surgically — Radiesse's lifting strength makes it the workhorse filler for mandibular border definition.
- Restore the dorsal hand — FDA-approved hand rejuvenation indication, reducing the visible "boniness" of aging hands.
- Soften nasolabial folds at their structural cause — placement at the maxillary periosteum lifts the midface that descended into the fold.
- Result holds 18 to 24 months — among the longest-lasting fillers in the FDA-approved category.
- Investment in long-term facial architecture — the collagen build means part of your result is your own tissue, not just product.
IDEAL CANDIDATES
Who It's For
Radiesse is appropriate for adults — typically 35 to 65 — with volumetric facial aging that warrants deep structural support, jawline softening, pre-jowl hollowing, chin retrusion, or dorsal hand volume loss. It is also appropriate for select younger patients with structural anatomical indications a master injector confirms during consultation. Radiesse is the filler of choice when: - Long-duration result is the priority - Collagen stimulation alongside volumization is desired - The treatment zone benefits from the firmer, more lifting product profile (deep midface, jawline, chin) - The patient is committed to the right injector — Radiesse is not enzymatically reversible Radiesse is not appropriate for the lips (HA fillers are the standard), the tear trough (Radiesse is contraindicated due to risk of visible nodules in thin tissue), or the superficial lid-cheek junction. It is also not appropriate for patients with a history of severe hypersensitivity, patients with autoimmune disease affecting collagen formation, patients during pregnancy or breastfeeding, or patients with active skin infection at the proposed injection site. Master injectors at Dr. Lanna Aesthetics confirm candidacy and zone-appropriateness during consultation. If a hyaluronic acid filler is the better tool for your specific anatomy, Dr. Lanna will route you to Restylane instead.
WHAT TO EXPECT
From Consultation Through Maintenance
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Consultation
Every Radiesse visit at Dr. Lanna Aesthetics begins with a face-mapping session. Your master injector studies the deep architecture: maxillary periosteum projection, mandibular border definition, chin position, pre-jowl depth. Radiesse is a structural filler — placement decisions are made at the bone level, not the surface. Photos are taken from multiple angles. Your goals — long-duration structural support, jawline definition, hand rejuvenation — shape the dosing plan.
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Treatment
A typical Radiesse session at our Midtown flagship runs 30 to 60 minutes depending on the number of treatment zones. The skin is cleansed with antiseptic. Topical numbing is applied to comfort zones; Radiesse can also be diluted with lidocaine in the syringe to further reduce discomfort during placement. Cannula technique is preferred for many Radiesse indications because it minimizes the trauma and bruising risk; needle technique is used where precision demands it. Your master injector places the Radiesse in a specific architectural sequence — deep periosteal placement first for structural lift, then surface refinement where indicated. Each zone is reassessed for symmetry in real time. Massage is performed after placement to ensure even distribution.
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Downtime
Most patients return to work the next day. Mild swelling and tenderness for 24 to 72 hours is typical. Bruising is possible but reduced with cannula technique. Avoid vigorous exercise, hot showers, and lying flat for the first four hours.
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Results Timeline
Initial structural lift is visible immediately, modified by mild swelling. Settling at two weeks reveals the "true" volumetric result. Collagen stimulation builds across 6 to 9 months — the result subtly improves across that window as your own tissue contributes to the outcome. Final result holds 18 to 24 months for most patients.
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Maintenance
Radiesse touch-ups are typically scheduled at 18 to 24 months. Many patients build Radiesse into a long-term plan combined with HA fillers and neurotoxin — a complete architectural protocol that maintains facial harmony across years.
BEFORE & AFTER
Real Patient Results
YOUR MASTER INJECTOR
Trained Directly Under Dr. Lanna
Dr. Lanna Cheuck, DO, FACS — Board-certified urologic surgeon, FACS, master injector, and Assistant Professor of Head and Neck Facial Anatomy. Dr. Lanna's anatomical-precision standard is especially relevant for Radiesse, which is not enzymatically reversible — placement must be right the first time. Featured in Forbes, Cosmopolitan, NewBeauty, NBC, and Fox 5 GDNY. Curious about your filler match? Take our 2-minute filler quiz.
FAQ
Radiesse in NYC FAQs
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How is Radiesse different from Restylane or other HA fillers?
Different chemistry. Radiesse is calcium hydroxylapatite — a bio-stimulator. Restylane and other HA fillers are hyaluronic acid — primarily volumizers. Radiesse stimulates collagen across 6 to 9 months following treatment; HA fillers do not (or do so minimally). Radiesse is not enzymatically reversible; HA fillers are.
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How long does Radiesse last?
18 to 24 months for most patients in master-injector hands — among the longest-duration FDA-approved fillers. The collagen build extends durability beyond the product's physical persistence.
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Is Radiesse safe?
Radiesse is FDA-approved with extensive clinical data. The chemistry is biocompatible — calcium hydroxylapatite is a substance the body recognizes. Master-injector placement is critical because Radiesse is not enzymatically reversible.
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Can Radiesse be reversed?
Not enzymatically. Hyaluronidase reverses HA fillers; there is no equivalent enzyme for CaHA. Time, massage, and physical maneuvers are the available adjustments. This is why master-injector placement matters.
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When will I see Radiesse results?
Immediate structural lift. Two-week settling reveals the true volumetric result. Collagen stimulation continues to improve the result across 6 to 9 months following treatment.
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Will Radiesse give me the jawline I want?
For most patients with appropriate jawline anatomy, yes — Radiesse is the workhorse filler for mandibular border definition. Severe skin laxity may warrant a different conversation; Dr. Lanna will discuss honestly during consultation.
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What does Radiesse cost in NYC?
Pricing varies by treatment zone and number of syringes required for your architectural plan. We discuss your investment during consultation rather than publish a per-syringe price.
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