Gangnam
Dr. Yoon-Gon Ryu
Aesthetic Medicine Specialist
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Radiesse is 30% calcium hydroxylapatite microspheres (25-45 microns) in a gel carrier that lifts on day 1 and drives your own collagen for months.
Radiesse is a calcium hydroxylapatite (CaHA) filler that gives immediate volume and then stimulates your own collagen and elastin over several months. At our Gangnam (Seoul) location, Dr. Yoongon Ryu uses it to restore contour and improve skin quality along the jawline, cheeks, and hands, with results building gradually and lasting well beyond the initial lift.
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Radiesse is an injectable calcium hydroxylapatite (CaHA) filler that does two jobs at once: it restores volume immediately, and it stimulates your skin to build its own collagen over the following months. That dual action is why it is often called a regenerative or biostimulatory filler rather than a purely volumising one. It is used at our Gangnam (Seoul) location for contour and skin-quality goals along the lower face, jawline, cheeks, and the backs of the hands.
The product is made of roughly 30% CaHA microspheres, each about 25 to 45 microns across, suspended in a soft carboxymethylcellulose gel carrier. The gel provides the day-one lift you see straight after treatment, while the microspheres act as a scaffold that fibroblasts colonise, laying down fresh collagen and elastin as the gel is gradually reabsorbed.
Because CaHA is a mineral naturally found in bone and teeth, it is highly biocompatible and is broken down by the body over time. At Reberry Clinic in Gangnam, Seoul, Korea, treatment is consultation-led: Dr. Yoongon Ryu assesses your anatomy and goals, then plans placement and quantity, explaining costs transparently in English for international patients.
Radiesse works through calcium hydroxylapatite (CaHA), a bioceramic identical in composition to the mineral in bone. When injected, the microspheres do not simply sit as inert filler; they act as a three-dimensional scaffold that fibroblasts attach to and organise around. Laboratory work has shown collagen type III expression rising by around 123% within 24 hours of fibroblast contact with CaHA, and over weeks this matures into a mix of type I and type III collagen, elastin, and proteoglycans. The soft gel carrier that delivers the microspheres provides immediate structural support and is then gradually absorbed, so the early volume you see transitions into longer-lasting, tissue-integrated firmness. This is a fundamentally different mechanism from hyaluronic acid fillers, which hold volume by binding water rather than by generating new tissue. Radiesse can be used at standard concentration for contour and structure, or diluted for skin-tightening and quality across broader zones such as the neck, decolletage, and hands. Because the biology unfolds over time, your final result is judged over months, not days.
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On day 1, the gel carrier (about 70% of the product) provides instant lift and contour where it is placed.
Within roughly 24 hours, fibroblasts contact the CaHA microspheres, with lab studies showing type III collagen expression rising about 123%.
Over 4 to 12 weeks the microspheres act as a scaffold, and fresh type I and III collagen, elastin, and proteoglycans are laid down.
The carrier gel is gradually absorbed over the first weeks to months, so early volume transitions into tissue-integrated firmness.
The CaHA microspheres are broken down by the body over roughly 12 to 18 months, while stimulated collagen supports lasting improvement.
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| Clinic | Price (KRW) |
|---|---|
| Gangnam & MyeongdongRadiesse 1 Syringe | from₩900,000 |
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At our Gangnam (Seoul) location, Dr. Yoongon Ryu assesses your anatomy and goals and plans placement, quantity, and dilution, explaining cost in English.
Treatment usually takes about 20 to 40 minutes, with numbing cream and often lidocaine mixed in for comfort during injection.
Most sessions are single visits; broader skin-tightening plans may use 1 to 2 sessions spaced several weeks apart.
You see day-1 volume, then collagen-driven improvement builds over roughly 4 to 12 weeks and beyond.
Effects often last around 12 months or more; avoid heavy pressure and heat for a few days and follow your doctor’s aftercare.
Radiesse is made of about 30% calcium hydroxylapatite (CaHA) microspheres, each 25 to 45 microns across, suspended in a soft gel carrier. CaHA shares its composition with the mineral in bone, which is why it is highly biocompatible. You can explore related options on our injectable fillers page.
Radiesse is both, which is why it is called a biostimulatory filler. The gel carrier gives immediate volume on day 1, while the CaHA microspheres act as a scaffold that stimulates your own collagen and elastin over the following weeks and months. That dual action sets it apart from water-based hyaluronic acid fillers.
Radiesse is commonly used along the jawline, chin, and cheeks for contour and structure, and on the backs of the hands for volume. In a diluted form it is used to tighten and improve skin quality across the neck and decolletage. It is generally not injected into the lips. Your doctor confirms suitable areas at consultation.
Radiesse stimulates your own collagen over months, whereas hyaluronic acid holds volume by binding water and is reversible with hyaluronidase. Radiesse suits structure and skin quality, while HA suits precise, adjustable shaping. Many patients combine approaches. See related choices on our injection treatment page.
Discomfort is usually mild and short-lived. Numbing cream is applied first, and lidocaine is often mixed into the product, so most patients feel pressure rather than sharp pain during injection. A cannula technique can further reduce bruising and discomfort in some areas. Your doctor tailors comfort measures to the zone being treated.
Radiesse effects often last around 12 months or more, though this varies with the area treated, quantity, and your metabolism. The initial gel-based volume transitions into collagen-supported firmness, so part of the benefit outlasts the filler itself. Your doctor advises on timing for any top-up at your review.
You see immediate volume on day 1, but the full result builds gradually as collagen forms over roughly 4 to 12 weeks and beyond. That is why Radiesse outcomes are judged over months rather than on the treatment day. Your doctor reviews progress and plans any adjustment based on how your skin responds.
Downtime is usually minimal. Mild swelling, redness, or occasional bruising can occur and typically settles within a few days. Most people return to daily activities quickly. Avoid heavy exercise, sauna, and firm pressure on treated areas for a day or two. Your doctor gives you specific aftercare based on the zone treated.
No, Radiesse is not dissolvable with hyaluronidase the way hyaluronic acid fillers are, because it is calcium hydroxylapatite rather than HA. This is why careful planning, appropriate placement, and correct dilution matter. An experienced injector manages this through technique, which is one reason a thorough consultation is important before treatment.
Many contour goals are met in a single session, with an optional review a few weeks later. Diluted CaHA used for skin tightening across the neck or decolletage may be planned as 1 to 2 sessions spaced several weeks apart. Your doctor confirms the plan after assessing your skin and goals at consultation.
Yes, Radiesse is often combined with energy-based skin tightening or other injectables for a balanced result, sequenced so the skin is not over-stressed. For example, it can pair with lifting devices or collagen boosters. You can explore complementary options such as our Thermage FLX page.
Radiesse is widely used and generally well tolerated because CaHA is highly biocompatible. Temporary swelling, redness, or bruising are the most common effects. Rare risks include nodules, which is why the lips are avoided and technique matters. A consultation screens for contraindications such as pregnancy, active infection, or product allergy before treatment.
Radiesse is not suitable during pregnancy or breastfeeding, over active infection or inflammation, or with a known allergy to any component. People prone to keloid scarring need careful assessment first. Your doctor reviews your history at consultation to confirm suitability and discuss alternatives such as an HA-based filler if appropriate.
Yes, the backs of the hands are a well-established area for Radiesse, where age-related volume loss makes tendons and veins more prominent. It restores a smoother, fuller look and, over time, supports skin quality through collagen stimulation. See related choices on our injectable fillers page.
Diluted or hyperdiluted Radiesse is used specifically for skin tightening and quality across broader zones such as the neck, decolletage, and hands, rather than for sharp contour. Studies of diluted CaHA report visible improvement over roughly 45 to 120 days. Whether this suits you is decided at consultation based on your skin and goals.
For a single Radiesse session, 1 to 2 days in Seoul is usually comfortable, allowing a consultation, the treatment, and a brief review. Because meaningful collagen change builds over weeks, most international patients travel home and see the benefit develop. Our English-speaking team in Gangnam helps coordinate timing around your trip.
Yes, flying within a day or so of Radiesse is generally fine, since it is a non-surgical injectable treatment. Mild swelling or bruising may still be settling, so stay hydrated and avoid firm pressure on treated areas. If you have any concerns while travelling, our team offers English follow-up support from abroad.
Radiesse is performed at our Gangnam (Seoul) location, about two minutes from Gangnam Station exit 10, by Dr. Yoongon Ryu. Reberry Clinic supports international patients in English across our Seoul locations. You can review related injectable options on our injection treatment page before booking a consultation.
| Radiesse (CaHA) | HA Filler | Sculptra (PLLA) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Material / mechanism | Calcium hydroxylapatite microspheres; volume plus collagen stimulation | Hyaluronic acid gel; holds volume by binding water | Poly-L-lactic acid; collagen stimulation with little immediate volume |
| Immediate effect | Visible lift on day 1 from the gel carrier | Immediate, and reversible if dissolved | Minimal at first; volume builds over sessions |
| Best for | Jawline, chin, cheeks, hands; structure plus skin quality | Precise shaping, lips, tear troughs, adjustable areas | Broad, gradual volume restoration over larger zones |
| Onset of full result | Builds over weeks to months as collagen forms | Seen almost immediately | Gradual over several months and multiple sessions |
| Longevity | Often around a year or more, aided by new collagen | Roughly several months, depending on product and area | Can be long-lasting as collagen accumulates |
| Reversibility | Not dissolvable like HA; managed by dilution and technique | Reversible with hyaluronidase | Not dissolvable; managed conservatively |
| Cost drivers | Depends on syringes, dilution, and treatment zones | Depends on product line and volume used | Depends on number of sessions in the course |
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