Radiesse,

Don’t Believe It When They Say the Results Are the Same Anywhere

This is Director Wi Young-jin from Beautys Doctor.

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Q. If you use only genuine Radiesse,

isn’t it the same wherever you get it?

A. Even with the same genuine product, the dilution ratio and injection depth

can completely change the volume, how long it lasts, and

the degree of improvement in skin texture.

Q. How can I tell which places in Seoul are good at

Radiesse?

A. During the consultation, a place that clearly answers questions like

"What dilution ratio do you use?" is the basic standard.

What is Radiesse?

Radiesse

is a semi-permanent filler and

collagen-stimulating treatment made by suspending calcium hydroxyapatite (CaHA) microspheres

in a gel carrier.

Unlike ordinary hyaluronic acid (HA) fillers,

it not only provides volume immediately after injection

but also induces your own collagen production over time—

that’s the biggest difference.

Why the same Radiesse can produce different results,

the dilution ratio

This is the part many people misunderstand,

and a lot of people think, "If it’s genuine Radiesse, isn’t it all the same?"

That’s not actually the case.

To be honest, Radiesse is

sometimes used undiluted,

and sometimes diluted with lidocaine or normal saline

before use.

That’s why you can’t simply say

one option is always the correct one.

The reason is that

the treatment’s purpose itself changes depending on the dilution ratio.

The closer it is to undiluted, the better it is for volume lifting,

and the higher the dilution ratio,

the more the focus shifts to improving skin texture and elasticity.

Even I wasn’t sure at first whether this was right,

but after doing several hundred cases, I learned something.

Even with the same 1.5cc of Radiesse, if the dilution ratio is different,

the condition after 3 months is clearly different.

Director Wi Young-jin’s key takeaway

Even with the same product, Radiesse can become

a 'volume' treatment or a

'skin regeneration' treatment depending on the dilution ratio.

When you ask, "What dilution ratio do you use?" during the consultation,

that alone can help you judge the clinic’s level of expertise.

You can gauge the depth of their treatment approach.

Comparison of Radiesse characteristics by dilution ratio

3 things you must check

when getting Radiesse in Seoul

First, ask about the dilution ratio.

A place that answers, "We decide after looking at the patient’s condition,"

is giving the most normal answer.

You should actually be suspicious of places that promote a fixed ratio.

Second, check the injection layer.

Radiesse is, in principle, injected into the deep dermis or

on top of the periosteum,

but if it is placed too superficially, clumping or

surface unevenness can occur.

Third, see whether they provide aftercare guidance.

If they explain why you should avoid saunas and

strenuous exercise within 2 weeks after the procedure,

they are doing the basics right.

Frequently asked questions

Q1. Can Radiesse and Juvederm be injected together?

Yes. If you use Radiesse for volume,

and separate the lips or under-eye area with HA filler,

you can get optimized results for each area.

Q2. How much does it cost, and

how many sessions do I need?

In Seoul, one 1.5cc syringe

typically ranges from about KRW 300,000 to 600,000, so the price varies widely.

If the goal is volume, one session may be enough,

and if the goal is elasticity, 2 to 3 sessions are recommended.

Q3. I’m worried about clumping or side effects;

is it okay?

If the injection depth is wrong, clumping can occur,

so it should not be used on thin skin areas such as the under-eyes or lips.

That is the rule.

If you were treated by medical staff with anatomical knowledge,

you really don’t need to worry much.

If you have any questions,

feel free to contact me via KakaoTalk or phone.

This was Wi Young-jin.

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