Injectable aesthetics · London
Radiesse (CaHA), lift today, collagen for a year and a half.
A biostimulator that also volumises immediately. Cheeks, temples, jawline and chin, or hyperdilute across hands, neck, décolletage and body. Done by a CaHA-trained injector in a London clinic that carries hyalase, aspirin and heparin.
Why patients choose us
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A CaHA-trained aesthetic doctor, not a generalist injector
Radiesse behaves differently from HA. Our panel includes injectors with high CaHA volume across face, hands and body, using cannula-first technique in danger zones.
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The right product for the plan
Standard Radiesse for volumising, hyperdilute Radiesse for skin quality, PLLA for gradual collagen, HA where reversibility matters. We match product to indication, not brand loyalty.
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Independent, and free
We are paid by no clinic, so the recommendation is impartial and costs you nothing.
Indicative pricing
What Radiesse costs in London.
Indicative ranges across our London panel. Tell us the area and goals and we quote firm figures across two or three injectors.
| Treatment | Indicative range | Typical duration | Result timing |
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| Radiesse 1.5 mL (one syringe, standard volumising) | £550 to £1,200 | 30 to 45 min | Immediate |
| Hyperdilute Radiesse per session per area (neck, chest, arms, thighs) | £850 to £1,600 | 45 to 60 min | Gradual over 3 to 6 months |
| Hand rejuvenation package (both hands, 1 to 2 syringes) | £1,400 to £2,400 | 45 min | Immediate plus gradual |
| Non-surgical bum lift adjunct (Radiesse plus PLLA) | £1,800 to £3,600 | 60 min | Gradual over 3 to 6 months |
| Consultation, mapping and photo assessment | £150 to £300 | 30 min | Same visit |
Prices vary by injector seniority (aesthetic doctor versus specialist consultant), clinic postcode, and whether a single syringe or multi-area package is planned. We confirm a firm quote within one working day.
The journey
From first message to review, step by step.
One team through mapping, injection, aftercare and the 4 to 6 week review.
- 01 Before
You send us your goals and photos
A short, confidential form. Where you feel volume loss, sun damage, hand hollowing, and any previous fillers or biostimulators.
- 02 Before
We come back with a plan
Within one working day: whether Radiesse is the right choice, or whether HA filler, Sculptra or a thread lift fits better. Indicative cost, cannula versus needle strategy.
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Consultation and mapping
Photo mapping, facial thirds assessment, sun damage grading, and infection exclusion. Consent covers vascular occlusion risk and non-reversibility.
- 04 On the day
Topical numbing and injection
20 minutes of topical anaesthetic. Cannula preferred for temples, jawline, hands and body; needle for precise cheek and chin volumising.
- 05 On the day
Immediate lift, gradual biostimulation
30 to 60 minutes. You leave with visible volume from the CaHA gel carrier. Collagen stimulation builds gradually over 3 to 6 months.
- 06 After
Review at 4 to 6 weeks
A photo review to assess even distribution and plan any top-up. Duration usually 12 to 18 months, longer in some areas.
When it helps
Where Radiesse fits, and where HA does the job better.
The indications we see most, plus the areas where we recommend a different injectable.
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Midface and cheek volume loss
Loss of anterior cheek projection with age. Radiesse on periosteum lifts the midface with immediate and long-lasting effect.
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Temple hollowing
Deep bolus injection into temporal fossa via cannula restores the frame of the upper face and softens brow descent.
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Jawline and chin definition
CaHA gives structural support along the mandibular border and pogonion for a defined lower face, popular in men.
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Hand rejuvenation
Diluted Radiesse over the dorsum masks tendons and veins and stimulates collagen for months of skin quality gain.
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Décolletage crepiness and neck laxity
Hyperdilute Radiesse (1:2 to 1:6 with lidocaine and saline) as a biostimulator for skin quality on large body areas.
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Non-surgical bum lift adjunct
Combined with Sculptra to add mild volume and skin tightening over the buttocks and hip dips, not a BBL alternative.
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HIV-associated facial lipoatrophy
A licensed indication for Radiesse. Deep volume restoration in a group where change is often dramatic.
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When Radiesse is not the answer
Lips, tear troughs and superficial lines. Reserve those for HA fillers, which are reversible with hyaluronidase.
Techniques and alternatives
Radiesse is one tool. We match it to the plan.
How standard Radiesse, hyperdilute Radiesse, HA fillers, Sculptra and threads compare, and when we combine them.
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Standard Radiesse (CaHA in aqueous gel)
Immediate volumising from the gel carrier plus long-term collagen stimulation from calcium hydroxylapatite microspheres. Duration 12 to 18 months, sometimes longer.
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Hyperdilute Radiesse
Diluted 1:2 to 1:6 with lidocaine and saline for large-area biostimulation. Neck, chest, hands, arms, thighs. Skin quality gain rather than volume.
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Cannula technique
Blunt cannula through a single entry point. Preferred for temples, jawline, hands and body, and lowers vascular occlusion risk in danger zones.
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Needle technique
Precise supraperiosteal bolus for cheek and chin projection. Faster and more controlled for structural pillars in experienced hands.
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How it differs from HA fillers
HA (Juvederm, Restylane) is reversible with hyaluronidase, lasts 6 to 12 months, and suits mobile areas. Radiesse lasts longer but is not reversible if malpositioned.
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How it differs from Sculptra (PLLA)
Sculptra gives no immediate volume and needs three sessions across months. Radiesse gives an immediate lift plus gradual collagen, but with less body coverage per session.
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Combination protocols
Radiesse for structure, HA for lips and tear troughs, botulinum toxin for expression lines, threads for lift. We coordinate rather than layer blindly.
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When we advise against it
Active infection near the site, autoimmune skin disease flare, pregnancy or breastfeeding, and any area needing genuine reversibility.
Our London panel
A small panel of CaHA injectors, chosen for volume and safety.
Aesthetic doctors, surgeons and specialist nurse prescribers in CQC or GMC-registered London clinics with hyalase and adrenaline on site. Introductions made privately.
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Aesthetic doctors, surgeons and specialist nurse prescribers with high CaHA case volumes
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CQC or GMC-registered London clinics with hyalase and adrenaline on site for vascular events
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Cannula-first protocols for temples, jawline, hands and body
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Access to Sculptra, HA fillers and thread lifts so the recommendation is honest
Safety and aftercare
The things we tell you honestly, before you consent.
CaHA is a well-established injectable. The specific things worth planning are vascular occlusion cover, non-reversibility, and the first 72 hours.
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Vascular occlusion is the serious risk
CaHA carries the highest occlusion risk of common fillers and is potentially harder to reverse than HA. Cannula in danger zones and early recognition matter most.
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Occlusion management if it happens
Warm compresses, aspirin, low molecular weight heparin, and hyaluronidase as an adjunct despite Radiesse being non-HA. Case reports describe skin necrosis when treatment is delayed.
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Not reversible if malpositioned
Unlike HA, there is no enzyme that fully dissolves CaHA. Poor placement usually has to be waited out, sometimes with steroid or 5-FU for nodules.
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Bruising and swelling
Common in the first 48 to 72 hours, especially with needle technique. Avoid aspirin, alcohol and vigorous exercise for 24 hours before and after.
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Nodules and lumps
Palpable nodules occur in a small percentage, more common in dynamic areas or the lips (where Radiesse should not be used). Managed with massage, dilution or steroid.
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Longer duration is a feature, not a guarantee
Most people see 12 to 18 months from a session. Metabolism, injection depth and technique all affect longevity.
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Post-treatment care
No makeup for 12 hours, no strenuous exercise or heat (sauna, sunbed) for 48 hours, sleep on your back for two nights, gentle massage only if instructed.
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Red flags after treatment
Blanching, mottled skin, disproportionate pain, vision change or one-sided weakness. Call the clinic or go to A&E the same day.
Frequently asked
Everything we get asked about Radiesse.
Quick answers on cost, safety, reversibility and duration.
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What is Radiesse and how is it different from HA fillers?
Radiesse is a Merz Aesthetics injectable made of calcium hydroxylapatite (CaHA) microspheres suspended in an aqueous carboxymethylcellulose gel. It works as a biostimulator plus an immediate volumiser: the gel gives an instant lift, and the CaHA microspheres trigger collagen and elastin production over 3 to 6 months. Unlike hyaluronic acid fillers, it typically lasts 12 to 18 months and is not reversible with hyaluronidase.
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What is hyperdilute Radiesse and where is it used?
Hyperdilute Radiesse is standard Radiesse mixed with lidocaine and saline in ratios from 1:2 to 1:6, then injected subdermally as a biostimulator across large areas. It gives skin quality gain (thickness, texture, elasticity) rather than volume, and is commonly used for the neck, décolletage, hands, upper arms, inner thighs and abdomen.
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How much does Radiesse cost in London?
A single 1.5 mL syringe of standard Radiesse ranges from £550 to £1,200 depending on injector and clinic. Hyperdilute Radiesse for a large body area is £850 to £1,600 per session, and a two-hand rejuvenation package sits at £1,400 to £2,400. We confirm a firm figure across two or three options within one working day.
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Is Radiesse safer or riskier than HA filler?
It is a well-established product with decades of data, but the specific concern is that CaHA carries a higher vascular occlusion risk profile than most HA fillers, and it cannot be fully reversed. Cannula-first technique in danger zones, an experienced injector, and a clinic that carries hyalase, aspirin and heparin for immediate management are what matter.
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Can Radiesse be dissolved if I do not like the result?
Not in the same way as HA. There is no enzyme that fully breaks down calcium hydroxylapatite. If a nodule forms, options include massage, saline dilution, intralesional steroid or 5-FU. Malposition usually has to be waited out over the 12 to 18 month duration, which is why case selection and injector choice matter more with CaHA than with HA.
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When will I see results and how long do they last?
You leave with immediate volume from the gel carrier. Over 3 to 6 months the gel resorbs and neocollagenesis takes over, giving a more natural lift. Duration is typically 12 to 18 months per session, and many patients notice residual skin quality benefit beyond that from the collagen stimulated during treatment.
Ready to plan your treatment?
Send us your goals. We match you to a London CaHA injector within a working day.
Confidential, free, and independent. We arrange consultation, mapping and treatment with the injector who fits your case, not the one who pays for placement.
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