Radiesse is one of the most versatile and structurally powerful injectable treatments in modern facial rejuvenation — a calcium hydroxylapatite filler that produces immediate volumizing while simultaneously stimulating the body’s own collagen production over the months following injection. The dual mechanism is what separates Radiesse from purely hyaluronic acid–based fillers: the filler particles provide instant structural support, and as they gradually resorb over 12 to 18 months, new collagen forms in their place — creating volume that often persists well beyond the duration of the original injection. Radiesse is particularly valued for its ability to provide robust structural correction in areas where deeper, firmer support is needed: cheek augmentation, jawline definition, and hand rejuvenation. Dr. John Anastasatos at Los Angeles Plastic Surgery offers Radiesse injections at his Beverly Hills office — performed personally by a board-certified plastic surgeon, not delegated to a technician.

Dr. Anastasatos brings exceptional credentials to Radiesse treatment. He has delivered formal academic lectures at the UAB Kirklin Clinic on “Botox and Chemical Peels” — direct teaching credentials in injectable cosmetic treatment. He has published peer-reviewed academic work on Cell-Assisted Lipotransfer (CAL) — directly relevant to the science of soft tissue volumization that underlies modern biostimulatory filler treatment. He was profiled by the Beverly Hills Courier in a feature titled “Anastasatos turns Body Restoration into art form” — reflecting his reputation specifically for refined aesthetic results. With over two decades of facial cosmetic expertise in Beverly Hills since 2007, he is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS), a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) and American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), and named by The Luxe Insider as one of the Top 10 Plastic Surgeons in the World.

How Radiesse Works

Radiesse is composed of calcium hydroxylapatite — a substance found naturally in human bone — suspended in a smooth gel carrier. When injected, the gel provides immediate volume while the calcium hydroxylapatite particles act as a scaffold around which the body produces new collagen. Over the following months, the gel gradually resorbs while the new collagen sustains the correction. The result is a treatment that produces both immediate visible improvement and progressive collagen-driven enhancement.

This biostimulatory mechanism is why Radiesse results often last 12 to 18 months — and sometimes longer in areas with less movement.

Areas of the Face Radiesse Treats Best

Radiesse is particularly well-suited to areas requiring structural support, deeper correction, or volume restoration:

• Cheek Augmentation: Restoring midface volume and creating defined cheekbone projection
• Nasolabial Folds (Smile Lines): The deeper creases running from the sides of the nose to the corners of the mouth
• Marionette Lines: The vertical lines descending from the corners of the mouth toward the chin
• Jawline Contouring: Defining and sharpening the jaw — one of Radiesse’s strongest applications
• Pre-Jowl Sulcus: The depression that develops in front of the jowls with age, blurring jawline definition
• Chin Augmentation: Adding projection and definition to a recessed or weak chin
• Hand Rejuvenation: FDA-approved for restoring lost volume on the dorsum of the hands — reducing visible tendons, veins, and bone prominence
• Marionette Area and Oral Commissures: Restoring fullness around the mouth corners

Radiesse is generally not the right choice for the lips, the tear trough, or other areas requiring softer, more delicate filler. For those indications, hyaluronic acid fillers are preferred.

What to Expect From a Radiesse Treatment

• In-office treatment — typically 30 minutes
• Lidocaine added — for patient comfort during injection
• Immediate visible volumizing — final settling occurs over 1 to 2 weeks
• Progressive collagen enhancement — emerges over the following months
• Duration: Typically 12 to 18 months, sometimes longer
• Mild swelling and pinpoint bruising — possible at injection sites; resolves quickly

Why Choose Dr. Anastasatos for Radiesse Treatment

• UAB Kirklin Clinic Lecturer on Injectables: Direct academic teaching credentials in cosmetic injection
• Cell-Assisted Lipotransfer Publication: Peer-reviewed academic work in soft tissue volumization
• Beverly Hills Courier “Body Restoration” Feature: Profile reflecting refined aesthetic technique
• Two Decades in Beverly Hills: Private practice since 2007
• Performed Personally: Every Radiesse injection performed by Dr. Anastasatos
• Top 10 Plastic Surgeon in the World: Named by The Luxe Insider

Schedule Your Radiesse Consultation in Beverly Hills

If midface volume loss, jawline softening, or hand aging is showing more than the rest of you suggests, Radiesse offers structural, biostimulatory correction that goes beyond simple filler. Dr. John Anastasatos welcomes patients to the Beverly Hills office at 436 North Bedford Drive, Suite 202, Beverly Hills, CA 90210, for a private consultation. Contact Los Angeles Plastic Surgery to schedule your appointment with Dr. Anastasatos.