Radiesse in Bognor Regis
Support. Stimulate. Strengthen the look of your skin.
Radiesse is a calcium-based injectable. It gives skin structural support and encourages your body’s own collagen production over time. At Ambient Aesthetics, every Radiesse treatment in West Sussex is planned and carried out by Amber, an NMC-registered nurse and independent prescriber, after a full consultation.
Treatment is for adults aged 18 and over. Your suitability is confirmed at consultation.
What Is Radiesse?
Radiesse is made of tiny microspheres of calcium hydroxylapatite (CaHA), a mineral similar to one found naturally in the body, suspended in a smooth gel. It is a collagen biostimulator treatment. It is not a traditional hyaluronic acid skin booster: rather than mainly adding hydration, it encourages your skin to produce new collagen and elastin. Over the following months, the gel is absorbed and the microspheres are gradually broken down by the body.
If you are researching collagen-stimulating injectables in Bognor Regis, a consultation is the best place to find out whether Radiesse suits your skin and goals.
Two ways Radiesse can be used
Conventional Radiesse: used undiluted and placed deeper, beneath the skin or close to bone. The aim is immediate structural support and contour, plus gradual collagen stimulation. It is typically used in selected areas of the cheeks, jawline, lower-face folds and hands, and some support is visible straight away once swelling settles.
Diluted or hyperdiluted Radiesse: thinned with sterile saline and placed more superficially across a wider area. The aim is collagen stimulation to improve skin firmness, quality and crepiness, with little or no added volume. It is typically used on the neck, décolletage, selected facial areas and hands, with gradual improvement over the following months.
Not every technique suits every area. Radiesse is not used in the lips or around the eyes, for example. Amber will recommend the right approach, or a different treatment, after assessing your skin.
How Radiesse May Help
Everyone's skin responds differently, so results cannot be guaranteed. Depending on your assessment and treatment plan, Radiesse may help to:
Improve the look of skin firmness and texture
Support your skin's own collagen production
Soften the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
Address selected areas of facial volume loss
Improve the appearance of mild skin laxity and crepey skin
Refresh the look of suitable areas of the face, neck, décolletage and hands
Effects are temporary, and maintenance treatments are usually needed to keep them.
Treatment Areas
Cheeks and selected facial contours: support where volume has reduced with age (conventional technique).
Jawline: definition and support along the jaw (conventional technique).
Lower-face lines and folds: the appearance of folds such as nasolabial and marionette lines (conventional technique).
Neck: crepiness and mild skin laxity (hyperdiluted technique).
Décolletage: fine lines and sun-related changes in skin texture (hyperdiluted technique).
Hands: visible tendons and veins caused by volume loss (conventional or diluted technique).
Suitability for each area depends on your clinical assessment and the injection technique. Some people are better suited to a different treatment, and Amber will tell you if that is the case.
Your Radiesse Treatment, Step by Step
Consultation. We talk about your goals, medical history, medicines and any previous treatments. You will get honest advice on whether Radiesse is right for you, and time to think before booking.
Medical assessment. Amber assesses your skin and facial structure and checks for anything that would make treatment unsuitable. With your consent, photos are taken for your medical record.
Treatment. The skin is cleansed and Radiesse is placed with a fine needle or a blunt cannula. Local anaesthetic can be used for comfort. Most appointments take 30 to 60 minutes.
Aftercare. You will receive written aftercare advice and know how to contact Amber if you have any concerns. Avoid strenuous exercise, saunas and alcohol for 24 to 48 hours unless advised otherwise.
Follow-up. A review appointment checks how your skin is responding and whether further sessions are recommended.
Results and How Long They Last
Results vary with the technique used, the area treated and how your body responds. With conventional Radiesse, some support may be visible straight away once swelling settles. Collagen-stimulating effects develop gradually over the following months.
In some patients, results may last approximately 12 to 18 months. This varies from person to person, so no specific duration can be promised.
Before and after: conventional Radiesse
One of our own clients, treated by Amber with conventional Radiesse. In each image, the top photo was taken before treatment and the bottom photo immediately after.
Photos taken straight after treatment can include some temporary swelling, and the final result may look different once this settles. Results vary from person to person and cannot be guaranteed. Shared with the client's consent.
Radiesse Pricing
Radiesse – From £300 per vial
The amount of product you need depends on the area treated and your individual treatment plan. Larger areas, such as the neck or décolletage, may need more than one vial or a course of treatments. Your final price is confirmed at consultation, before any treatment takes place. Not sure which treatment suits you? Amber will talk you through your options at your consultation.
Radiesse FAQs
Is Radiesse the same as dermal filler?
Radiesse is classed as a dermal filler, but it works differently from hyaluronic acid fillers. It is calcium-based and acts as a collagen biostimulator, so its role is often to encourage collagen rather than simply add volume. Unlike hyaluronic acid fillers, it cannot be dissolved with hyaluronidase.
How is Radiesse different from Profhilo or skin boosters?
Profhilo and other skin boosters are based on hyaluronic acid and mainly improve hydration. Radiesse uses calcium hydroxylapatite to stimulate collagen and, in its conventional form, provide structural support. Some patients benefit from both, and your consultation will cover which suits you. You can read more on our Skin Boosters page.
Is Radiesse a skin rejuvenation treatment?
Radiesse is often searched for as a skin rejuvenation treatment. More precisely, it is a collagen-stimulating injectable that may improve the appearance of skin quality and firmness. Its effects are temporary.
Does Radiesse hurt?
Most people describe mild discomfort rather than pain. Local anaesthetic can be used to keep you comfortable.
How much downtime is involved?
Swelling, redness, tenderness and bruising are common and usually settle within a few days to two weeks. Most people return to normal activities soon after. Allow at least two weeks before an important event.
When will I see results?
With conventional Radiesse, some support may be visible once swelling settles. Collagen-stimulating effects build gradually over the following months.
How long does Radiesse last?
In some patients, results may last approximately 12 to 18 months. Longevity depends on the technique, area and your individual response.
How many treatments will I need?
This depends on your goals and the technique. Conventional treatment is often a single session. Diluted treatments for skin quality are often planned as a short course, with maintenance sessions later.
Is Radiesse suitable for me?
Radiesse is only for adults aged 18 and over. It may not be suitable if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, have an active skin infection, or have certain medical conditions. Amber will check this carefully at your consultation.
Safety and Clinical Information
Radiesse is a medical procedure, and like any injectable it carries risks. It is not suitable for everyone, and no injectable treatment is risk-free.
Common, temporary effects: swelling, tenderness, redness, bruising and itching at the injection sites. These usually settle within days to two weeks.
Less common but serious risks:
Nodules or lumps under the skin, which may need treatment
Infection
Allergic or inflammatory reactions
Vascular occlusion, where product blocks a blood vessel. This needs urgent treatment and can cause skin damage or, very rarely, changes to vision
Radiesse cannot be dissolved. Unlike hyaluronic acid fillers, Radiesse cannot be dissolved with hyaluronidase. This is one reason careful assessment, conservative technique and an experienced practitioner matter.
Contact us urgently if you notice severe or increasing pain, white, blue or mottled skin, or any change in your vision after treatment. If you cannot reach us, seek emergency medical care.
Read our full Before & Aftercare guidance.
Book Radiesse in Bognor Regis
Book your Radiesse treatment online at our nurse-led clinic in Bognor Regis, West Sussex. Your appointment starts with a consultation with Amber, and your treatment plan and price are confirmed before any treatment takes place.
119 Chichester Road, Bognor Regis, West Sussex, PO21 5AE · 07808 704921