Treatment guide

Radiesse

A calcium-hydroxylapatite injectable listed by Clair for volume and skin-quality discussions. The exact formulation, treatment area and technique are part of the individual plan.

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Radiesse

Basic information

Based on the clinic’s published guidance. Timing and recovery vary by person and treatment scope. Returning to daily activities does not mean complete healing.

Procedure time
10 minutes
Anaesthesia
Local anaesthesia (cream)
Hospital stay
Confirm with the clinic
Stitch removal
Confirm with the clinic
Recovery / daily activities
Daily activities immediately
SOURCE-BASED TREATMENT MAP

The approach, at a glance.

These consultation points summarize procedure-specific descriptions from the official Korean detail page. Suitability, technique, risks and recovery require individual clinical assessment.

CaHA material

The source introduces Radiesse as an injectable containing CaHA microspheres.

Gel and microspheres

The source distinguishes the gel matrix from the CaHA microspheres.

Support-structure concept

The source describes CaHA microspheres as a support structure associated with a collagen response.

Firmness and volume

Firmness, texture, fine lines and volume are distinct consultation concerns in the source.

Original Korean source ↗

How the approach works.

The source describes CaHA microspheres within a gel matrix. This is a material-based treatment choice, not a substitute for assessing skin laxity, volume loss and existing injections separately.

Skin surface assessment before treatment

The epidermis lies above the dermis, with subcutaneous fat deeper below.

Skin surface assessment before treatment
Skin surface assessment before treatment

The clinician assesses skin texture before planning treatment. Epidermis, dermis and subcutaneous tissue are explained in the text rather than displayed as a cutaway.

CaHA microspheres in carrier gel

Demonstration scene with a conceptual material inset. Radiesse contains CaHA microspheres in carrier gel; product choice and the treatment area require individual assessment.

  1. CaHA microspheres in carrier gel
    CaHA microspheres in carrier gel

    Demonstration scene with a conceptual material inset. Radiesse contains CaHA microspheres in carrier gel; product choice and the treatment area require individual assessment.

  2. CaHA and the collagen framework
    CaHA and the collagen framework

    Assessment scene with a conceptual view of CaHA and connective tissue. The source describes collagen formation around microspheres; this is not a patient tissue scan or result prediction.

Treatment illustration; not a patient result.

What the consultation considers.

  • Skin and volume assessment

  • Treatment area

  • Injection history

This is a starting point for a consultation, not an individual treatment recommendation.

Recovery, risks & limits.

Some reactions can be temporary; complications can also require treatment. This is not an exhaustive list.

Bruising, swelling, tenderness, lumps or delayed reactions can occur.

Infection and an unsatisfactory or uneven result may need further care.

Unintended injection into a blood vessel can cause tissue injury and, in facial injections, vision loss or stroke.

Your timeline is individual.

Procedure time, anaesthesia, follow-up and return travel depend on your examination and the final plan. Confirm them before paying for flights or accommodation.

Recovery and results vary. Your clinician should explain the procedure-specific risks and aftercare before you decide.

If you develop severe or worsening symptoms after treatment, seek medical attention rather than waiting for an online reply.

Your questions, answered.

Is the product name enough to choose a treatment?

No. The proposed area, tissue condition, technique and material-specific risks are as important as the product name.

How long should I stay in Korea?

Procedure time, anaesthesia, follow-up and return travel depend on your examination and the final plan. Confirm them before paying for flights or accommodation.

Can I choose the procedure before an examination?

You can explore your options first. The final plan requires an examination, a discussion of alternatives and informed consent. Choosing no treatment is also an option.

How is the cost decided?

The clinic confirms the proposed method, treatment area and product or equipment before giving an individual quote. Ask what is included in follow-up care.

What should I disclose before treatment?

Tell the clinician about previous procedures, implants, medication, allergies and health conditions. Bring available details of earlier injections or surgery.

Areas discussed in the source

Illustration of areas for a treatment consultation.Anterior cheekNasolabial foldsLateral cheekNeck lines
  • Anterior cheek
  • Nasolabial folds
  • Lateral cheek
  • Neck lines
  • Back of hand
Illustration of areas for a treatment consultation.Hip dip (outer contour)
  • Hip dip (outer contour)

Region labels follow the original Korean website. Markers indicate broad assessment areas, not injection points or an individual treatment plan.

Areas not clearly visible in this view are listed without a location marker.

View original area guide ↗

Information sources

Information checked against official websites on 30 October 2026

Official Korean sourceOfficial English sourceOfficial Traditional Chinese source

Before & After

Case photographs

No public case photographs are displayed here for this treatment. For relevant cases, check the official gallery or ask the clinic.

Official case gallery ↗
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