Non-Surgical Lifting — Radiesse

Radiesse non-surgical lifting at Estetika by Medfima delivers facial contour restoration and skin tightening without surgery, using calcium hydroxylapatite (CaHA) microspheres suspended in a gel carrier. The treatment works on two levels simultaneously: immediate volumisation from the gel, and a progressive collagen-stimulating effect as the CaHA particles integrate with surrounding tissue. Performed over approximately 50 minutes — 30 minutes of numbing cream application followed by 20–40 minutes of injection — by one of the clinic's licensed aesthetic physicians, the result is a firmer, more lifted facial profile that emerges fully over 2–4 weeks and lasts 12–18 months. Suitable for sagging mid-face, jowls, and loss of jawline definition.

Radiesse is one of the most clinically established biostimulating fillers in aesthetic medicine, distinguished from standard HA fillers by its dual mechanism and longevity. The active ingredient — calcium hydroxylapatite, the same mineral compound that forms natural bone — comes in the form of smooth microspheres suspended in a carboxymethylcellulose gel. When injected into the deep dermis or subcutaneous plane by an experienced physician, the gel provides immediate structural support and volume correction, while the CaHA spheres act as a scaffold that stimulates fibroblasts to generate new collagen and elastin around them. As the gel is gradually metabolised over 2–4 months, the newly formed collagen matrix remains, maintaining and in some cases exceeding the initial volumising effect. At Estetika by Medfima, the Radiesse protocol begins with a thorough consultation to map treatment zones and confirm candidacy — Radiesse is not suitable for lips or the periorbital area, and is best used for mid-face sagging, cheek volume loss, nasolabial folds, jawline definition, and early jowling. The physician applies a topical anesthetic cream for 30 minutes before beginning injections, which are performed using a combination of needle and blunt cannula technique to minimise tissue trauma and reduce bruising. The injection phase itself takes 20–40 minutes depending on the number of zones addressed. Clients typically see an immediate improvement in facial contour post-treatment. Minor swelling and occasional bruising at injection sites are normal and settle within 3–7 days. The full collagen-stimulating effect builds over 2–4 weeks and continues to improve for up to three months. The combined result — volumised contour plus structural collagen lift — persists for 12–18 months in most clients, longer than standard HA fillers. Many clients return for a maintenance session at the 12-month mark to sustain the effect. Radiesse is particularly well-suited to clients over 40 experiencing gravitational facial changes — specifically the descent of the mid-face, the flattening of cheeks, and the emergence of nasolabial folds and early jowls. It is also used effectively in younger clients for non-surgical chin augmentation or jawline enhancement where the goal is structural definition rather than hydration. Because Radiesse is not HA-based, it cannot be dissolved with hyaluronidase in the way HA fillers can; this makes physician experience and accurate zone selection essential, which is why the Medfima team requires a consultation before booking. Post-procedure: avoid lying flat, bending forward, or strenuous activity for 4 hours; no intense heat (sauna, steam room) for 3–5 days; avoid facial massage for 2 weeks.