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What Is Radiesse?

Radiesse in Beverly Hills is an advanced injectable made with calcium hydroxylapatite microspheres suspended in a smooth gel carrier. Unlike many traditional fillers that primarily add volume, Radiesse provides immediate structural support while stimulating your natural collagen production over time. This dual-action approach helps restore facial contours, improve skin quality, and create natural-looking results that can last well beyond the initial treatment.

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What Can Radiesse Treat?

  • Areas requiring structural support and collagen stimulation
  • Deep smile lines around the mouth
  • Marionette lines extending toward the chin
  • Pre-jowl folds and early jowl formation
  • Wrinkles and creases of the chin
  • Age-related volume loss in the hands
  • Select acne scar irregularities
  • Non-surgical enhancement of certain nasal contours

Am I a Good Candidate for Radiesse?

You may be a good candidate for Radiesse in Beverly Hills if you are bothered by deep smile lines, marionette lines, pre-jowl folds, chin wrinkles, age-related volume loss, or aging hands. It may also be appropriate for select patients seeking non-surgical facial contouring or temporary refinement of certain nasal irregularities. Many patients choose Radiesse because it provides both immediate improvement and long-term collagen stimulation.

The ideal candidates are healthy adults with realistic expectations and no active skin infections in the treatment area. Dr. Torkian carefully evaluates your facial anatomy, skin quality, volume loss patterns, medical history, and aesthetic goals to determine whether Radiesse is the safest and most effective option for achieving natural-looking rejuvenation.

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What Are the Benefits of Radiesse?

Radiesse offers both immediate improvement and long-term rejuvenation benefits, including:

  • Restoration of youthful facial volume and contours
  • Softer smile lines and marionette lines
  • Increased natural collagen production
  • Structural support beneath the skin
  • Improvement of pre-jowl folds and early jowling
  • Smoother chin wrinkles and creases
  • Rejuvenation of aging hands
  • Long-lasting results that may extend beyond one year
  • Enhanced facial balance and harmony
  • Minimal downtime following treatment
  • A non-surgical option for select facial rejuvenation concerns
  • Natural-looking enhancement that preserves facial character
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Comprehensive Radiesse Consultation

Your consultation begins with a detailed discussion of your concerns, whether you have noticed deep smile lines, marionette lines, volume loss, aging hands, or changes in facial contours. Dr. Torkian evaluates your facial structure, skin quality, soft tissue support, and areas of collagen loss while reviewing your medical history, previous treatments, medications, and goals.

Using a comprehensive, three-dimensional approach, Dr. Torkian analyzes how volume loss affects facial balance and harmony rather than focusing on a single wrinkle or fold. You will learn how Radiesse works, where it can be strategically placed, what results to expect, and whether alternative treatments may better suit your needs. Your treatment plan is then customized to create natural-looking, structurally supported rejuvenation.

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Recovery After Radiesse

Radiesse involves little to no downtime. Most patients return to normal activities immediately after treatment. Mild swelling, redness, tenderness, bruising, or firmness at the injection sites may occur and usually peak within the first 24 to 48 hours. Initial volume enhancement is visible right away, while collagen production gradually develops over the following weeks and months. Most temporary side effects resolve within several days to two weeks.

Radiesse Recovery Timeline

  • Day 1-3: Mild swelling, redness, tenderness, or bruising may be most noticeable
  • Day 4-7: Most visible swelling begins to subside, and treated areas appear more refined
  • Week 2: The majority of temporary side effects have resolved for most patients
  • Weeks 4-8: New collagen production becomes increasingly noticeable
  • Months 3-6: Continued collagen remodeling enhances volume, contour, and skin quality
  • 12+ Months: Many patients continue to enjoy visible improvement and structural support
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Meet Dr. Behrooz Torkian Your Highly-Trained Los Angeles Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon

Dr. Behrooz Torkian is a double board-certified facial plastic surgeon with advanced, specialized training in Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery and Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery. A graduate of UCLA and Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, he completed a prestigious facial plastic surgery fellowship at UC Irvine and currently serves as an Assistant Clinical Professor, a role that allows him to train future facial plastic surgeons. Dr. Torkian's philosophy centers on achieving natural-looking enhancement through meticulous planning, precision, and a deep understanding of facial anatomy. He takes a three-dimensional approach to facial rejuvenation, focusing on facial harmony, balance, support, and long-term results. Every treatment plan is carefully customized to complement your unique features.

Radiesse Frequently Asked Questions

How is Radiesse different from other dermal fillers?

Radiesse is unique because it does more than restore lost volume. While many fillers primarily occupy space beneath the skin, Radiesse contains calcium hydroxylapatite microspheres that provide immediate support while stimulating your body's natural collagen production. This dual-action approach can create longer-lasting structural improvement and rejuvenation.

How long do Radiesse results last?

Many patients enjoy results for 12 months or longer, although longevity depends on the treatment area, your metabolism, and the amount of product used. Because Radiesse stimulates collagen production, some benefits may continue even as the product itself is gradually absorbed by the body.

Will my results look natural?

When performed under the guidance of an experienced facial plastic surgeon such as Dr. Torkian, Radiesse helps restore natural balance and support rather than create an overfilled appearance. Treatment plans are customized to complement your facial anatomy and preserve your natural expressions while addressing age-related volume loss.

Can Radiesse be used for hand rejuvenation?

Yes. Radiesse is FDA-approved for use in the hands and is an excellent option for restoring volume that has been lost with age. Treatment can reduce the prominence of tendons and veins while creating a smoother, more youthful appearance.

Schedule Your Consultation

If you are looking to restore facial volume, soften deeper lines, and stimulate natural collagen production, Radiesse may be an excellent option. Under the guidance of Dr. Behrooz Torkian, every treatment plan is customized to support facial harmony, balance, and natural-looking rejuvenation. Schedule your consultation for Radiesse in Beverly Hills to learn how this injectable treatment can help you achieve a refreshed, more youthful appearance.

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