Lidlift Kenneth D. Steinsapir, M.D.
Cosmetic, Facial & Eye Plastic Surgery

Radiesse®

FDA approved filler composed of calcium hydroxylapatite (CaHA) microspheres. The filler is thought to last approximately a year or more in the face. The material is slowly broken down by the body. The material does induce a tissue response that is touted as collagen stimulation, but as with other fillers, there is no evidence that this new collagen persists once the body has removed the Radiesse®. Due to the tissue response, it is essential that this material not be placed too close to the skin surface which can create visible irregularities. This filler is being displaced in the market by Perlane® which seems to last just as long, can easily be adjusted and is less prone to surface irregularities.