Neck, Décolleté, and Hand Rejuvenation with RADIESSE®
A Biostimulatory Approach to Revitalizing Skin Quality and Tissue Support
The aging process manifests not only on the face but also on the neck, décolletage, and hands. Over time, a decline in the production of collagen and elastin leads to changes such as skin thinning, loss of elasticity, the development of wrinkles, and tissue laxity.
The neck and décolletage, in particular, are areas where signs of aging become pronounced due to sun exposure and various environmental factors. On the hands, skin thinning, loss of elasticity, and a reduction in subcutaneous tissue can cause veins and tendons to become more visible.
RADIESSE® is a biostimulator—formulated with calcium hydroxyapatite (CaHA)—designed to provide tissue support and stimulate the skin’s natural collagen production mechanisms in these areas.
RADIESSE® for the Neck
The skin on the neck is thinner and more delicate than that of the face. With aging, horizontal neck lines, skin laxity, and a loss of elasticity may become apparent.
When administered to suitable patients using an appropriately diluted formulation, RADIESSE® treatments can help to:
- Support skin quality,
- Reduce the loss of elasticity,
- Improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles,
- Promote a firmer, healthier-looking complexion.
RADIESSE® for the Décolletage
The décolletage (chest area) is a region frequently prone to fine lines, wrinkles, and a loss of skin firmness, resulting from both sun damage and the natural, chronological aging process.
By leveraging the biostimulatory effect of RADIESSE® to promote collagen production, it is possible to enhance the quality and elasticity of the skin in the décolletage area.
The objective is not to create an artificial sense of fullness, but rather to foster a smoother, more elastic, and higher-quality skin appearance.
Rejuvenating Hands with RADIESSE®
The hands are among the first areas to reveal signs of aging. A reduction in fatty tissue and a decline in skin quality can cause the hands to appear thinner, more bony, and aged.
In suitable patients, RADIESSE® treatment can help address volume loss on the back of the hands and provide greater support to the subcutaneous tissue.
Following the treatment, the goals include:
• Reducing the prominence of veins and tendons on the back of the hands,
• Restoring tissue support,
• Enhancing skin quality,
• Achieving a more youthful and natural appearance for the hands.
Mechanism of Action of RADIESSE®
RADIESSE® is an injectable product consisting of calcium hydroxylapatite microspheres suspended within a carboxymethylcellulose (CMC)-based gel carrier. In the initial phase, the gel carrier provides volume and tissue support; over time, the calcium hydroxylapatite microspheres stimulate a biological response in the surrounding area, promoting fibroblast activity and the formation of new collagen.
Consequently, the goal is not merely to provide temporary fullness, but to initiate a biostimulation process aimed at enhancing the structural quality of the skin.
The Right Area, the Right Formulation, and Personalized Planning
The neck, décolletage, and the back of the hands possess distinct anatomical characteristics. Therefore, it is not appropriate to use the same technique and product concentration for each of these areas when performing a RADIESSE® treatment.
Specifically, diluted or hyper-diluted RADIESSE® protocols can be tailored by a physician to meet a patient’s individual needs, with the aim of improving skin quality and tissue firmness.
Rejuvenation is not limited to the face alone. Ensuring that the neck, décolletage, and hands achieve a natural, healthy appearance—in harmony with the face—is a vital component of a holistic rejuvenation approach.
RADIESSE® treatments should be performed by an experienced physician following a thorough anatomical assessment and careful patient selection. Each area involves specific application techniques and carries its own set of risks. Potential side effects include swelling, redness, tenderness, and bruising; in rare instances, serious vascular complications may occur.