Nurse Practitioner
Megan Lafuente
West Hollywood
What Megan does
- Neurotoxins
- Dermal filler
- Hormone therapy
- Peptide protocols
- Medical weight management
- Lab work review
Injectables · Calcium hydroxylapatite biostimulator
Radiesse by Merz Aesthetics adds support the day it is injected, then helps your skin build its own collagen over the months that follow. $700 to $900 a syringe at BHRC.
New clients save 15% on a first single-syringe treatment at our corporate clinics.
The new-client offer applies to standard per-syringe pricing at West LA, West Hollywood, Valencia, Westlake Village, Downtown Summerlin and Paradise Valley, not to packages. Henderson offers a Beauty Bank member price; Houston prices separately. Your clinic confirms your price before treatment.
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Radiesse · Jawline
In short
Radiesse is an FDA-approved injectable made of calcium hydroxylapatite microspheres in a soft gel. It adds volume the day it is injected, then helps your skin build new collagen and elastin over the following months, and Merz reports results lasting up to two years. Unlike hyaluronic acid filler, it cannot be dissolved, so it is placed carefully and conservatively. At Beverly Hills Rejuvenation Center Radiesse costs $700 to $900 a syringe depending on the clinic, and every treatment is performed by a licensed medical provider.
Radiesse is made of tiny calcium hydroxylapatite microspheres suspended in a smooth gel of water, glycerin and cellulose. When it is injected beneath the skin, the gel gives support straight away, which is why Merz says the restored volume and smoothing are visible immediately. Over the following months the gel is absorbed and the microspheres act as a scaffold that prompts your skin to make new collagen and elastin. That combination, filler on the day and biostimulator afterwards, is what sets it apart from both hyaluronic acid filler and Sculptra.
It is firmer than most hyaluronic acid gels and it is not hyaluronic acid, so the enzyme used to dissolve those fillers does not break it down. That is the main trade-off: Radiesse is planned conservatively and placed deep, because there is no undo.
Radiesse has a long FDA history. It was approved in 2006 for moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds such as smile lines, and for facial fat loss in people with HIV. The backs of the hands were added in 2015. Radiesse (+), the version mixed with lidocaine, was approved for loss of jawline contour in adults over 21 in 2021. In March 2026 the FDA approved Radiesse diluted 1:2 with saline for chest (décolleté) wrinkles in adults 22 and over. Other uses, such as the neck, arms, abdomen or buttocks, are off-label, and your provider should say so.
Units and cost
There is no official syringes-per-area chart. This is what the FDA-reviewed studies used, and what that means for a plan.
| Area | What the label studies used | Cost at BHRC |
|---|---|---|
| Smile lines and facial folds, FDA approved 2006 | About 1.2 mL per fold on average in the original study; a syringe is 1.5 mL | $700 to $900 a syringe |
| Jawline, Radiesse (+), FDA approved 2021 | Treatment of both sides of the jaw, with an optional touch-up at 4 weeks | Planned at consultation |
| Backs of the hands, FDA approved 2015 | Up to 3 cc (two syringes) per hand per session; more than that was not studied | Often 1 to 2 syringes per hand |
| Chest wrinkles, diluted 1:2, FDA approved 2026 | One 1.5 mL syringe mixed with 3 mL saline per session, three sessions about six weeks apart | Quoted at consultation |
| Neck, arms, abdomen, buttocks, off-label | Not part of the FDA studies; planned and priced at consultation | Quoted at consultation |
Volumes come from the Radiesse and Radiesse (+) instructions for use and the FDA summary for the 2026 chest approval. Your provider sets the amount for your face or body, and you see the price before treatment.
Price by clinic
Every price below comes from the clinic's current price list. The middle column shows the new-client or member price where that clinic has one.
| Clinic | Offer or member price | Per syringe |
|---|---|---|
| West Hollywood, near Beverly Hills | $765 for new clients | $900 |
| West Los Angeles | $765 for new clients | $900 |
| Valencia, Santa Clarita | $680 for new clients | $800 |
| Westlake Village, Thousand Oaks | $680 for new clients | $800 |
| Downtown Summerlin, Las Vegas | $765 for new clients | $900 |
| Henderson | $560 Beauty Bank member price | $700 |
| Paradise Valley, Scottsdale | $765 for new clients | $900 |
| Houston CityCentre | No new-client offer listed | $800 |
| Houston River Oaks | No new-client offer listed | $800 |
New clients save 15% on a first single-syringe treatment at the regular price at West LA, West Hollywood, Valencia, Westlake Village, Downtown Summerlin and Paradise Valley. Radiesse earns points with Merz's Xperience+ rewards program. Financing is available through Cherry, CareCredit and others.
Before you book
The two questions people search most about Radiesse, answered from the label.
Hyaluronic acid filler can be broken down with an enzyme called hyaluronidase. Radiesse is calcium hydroxylapatite in a cellulose gel, so that enzyme does not dissolve it, and the Radiesse labeling describes no agent that reverses it. Researchers have tested sodium thiosulfate as a possible reversal agent, but a 2020 preclinical study found no sign that it broke down the microspheres. Treat Radiesse as a commitment until your body absorbs it.
The label tells injectors not to overfill, because the area keeps improving for several weeks as the collagen response develops. Good Radiesse treatment is deliberately conservative, placed deep, and topped up later if needed rather than all at once. If you have never had filler, a reversible hyaluronic acid filler is often the sensible first step.
It is uncommon, but it is not impossible. The FDA lists migration, movement of filler away from where it was injected, among the rare risks reported for dermal fillers, and Merz's post-marketing list for Radiesse includes product displacement or migration. Correct depth, conservative volumes and an injector who knows the anatomy are what keep it where it was placed.
The microspheres are visible on CT scans and may show on plain X-rays. That is expected; tell your doctors and radiologists that you have had Radiesse. In a study of 58 patients it did not hide abnormal tissue or look like a tumor on CT. Read more in is Radiesse reversible.
Skin quality
The same product, mixed with more saline so it spreads thinly and works on skin quality rather than volume.
Merz describes hyperdiluted Radiesse as Radiesse mixed with a higher volume of sterile saline so it can be spread thinly over a larger area. It gives little volume and works mainly by prompting collagen, which is why it is used for crepey skin rather than to fill a line.
Since March 2026, Radiesse diluted 1:2 with saline is FDA approved for wrinkles of the chest (décolleté) in adults 22 and over. In the study, people had three sessions about six weeks apart, and 71% had at least a one-point improvement at 24 weeks, compared with 6% of untreated people. The décolleté indication requires Merz's dedicated training, so ask your clinic who offers it.
Diluted Radiesse on the face for skin quality, the neck, upper arms, abdomen, thighs or buttocks is off-label. These uses appear in expert consensus papers, but they were not part of the FDA review. Note that the FDA recommends against injecting fillers into the neck. Read the full hyperdilute Radiesse guide.
Body
Radiesse's FDA approvals cover the face, the backs of the hands, the jawline and the chest. Buttock treatment is off-label, and the FDA's dermal filler guidance recommends against using any injectable filler to increase the size of the buttocks. You should know that before you decide.
Some patients still choose a non-surgical shape treatment after weighing that. BHRC offers an Instant BBL that combines Sculptra, Radiesse and filler at West Hollywood, West LA, Valencia, Westlake Village, Downtown Summerlin and Paradise Valley. It uses far more product than the face, so it is always planned and priced at consultation.
Safety
Bruising, redness, swelling, tenderness, itching and small lumps at injection sites, mostly settling within a week. After jawline treatment some people have temporary difficulty chewing. Keep the area out of strong sun and heat for about a day.
Firm bumps can occur. In the hand study, 12% of people reported nodules, bumps or lumps, which can last up to a year. Radiesse is not used in the lips: its safety there has not been established, and nodules have been reported.
Anyone with severe allergies or a history of anaphylaxis, an allergy to its ingredients (or to lidocaine, for Radiesse (+)), or a bleeding disorder. Treatment is deferred if there is an active skin infection or inflammation in the area. It has not been studied in pregnancy, breastfeeding, under 18, or in people prone to keloid scars.
Any injectable can, rarely, enter a blood vessel and block it, which can damage skin or affect vision. This is why Radiesse should only be injected by a trained, licensed provider who knows the anatomy and stops at once if anything changes.
Rewards
Radiesse is part of Xperience+, Merz Aesthetics' free rewards program, which also covers Xeomin, Belotero and Ultherapy. BHRC accepts Xperience+.
Merz's site says you earn 200 points for each Radiesse syringe at participating providers, and every 100 points is worth $10 toward a future qualifying treatment. Points expire 12 months after they are earned, and Merz sets the program terms. Join at xperiencemerz.com before your visit.
Treatment areas
Smile lines and folds
FDA approved 2006
Moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds.
Backs of the hands
FDA approved 2015
Volume loss that shows tendons and veins.
Jawline
Radiesse (+), FDA approved 2021
Moderate to severe loss of jawline contour, adults over 21.
Chest
Diluted 1:2, FDA approved 2026
Décolleté wrinkles, adults 22 and over.
How it works
Usually 30 to 45 minutes, including the time to agree your plan.
Consultation and plan. Your provider assesses volume, structure and skin quality, agrees the areas, and tells you which are on-label and how many syringes the plan needs.
Preparation. The skin is cleansed. Radiesse (+) already contains lidocaine; standard Radiesse can be mixed with it, and topical numbing is offered.
Injection. Small amounts are placed deep beneath the skin with a fine needle or blunt cannula, then gently molded so the contour is smooth.
Check and follow-up. You see the immediate support before you leave. Your provider reviews the result once swelling settles and plans any top-up conservatively.
Which product
How each one works, how quickly and how long.
Starts working: Immediate, then builds. Lasts: Up to 2 years, per Merz. Calcium hydroxylapatite: volume on the day plus collagen afterwards. Often chosen for jawline, cheeks, folds and hands. $700 to $900 a syringe at BHRC. Cannot be dissolved.
Starts working: From about 1 month, builds over sessions. Lasts: Up to 2 years, per Galderma. Poly-L-lactic acid: almost entirely collagen stimulation, over two to three sessions. Priced per vial. Cannot be dissolved.
Starts working: Immediate, settles in 2 weeks. Lasts: About 6 to 18 months by product. Hyaluronic acid gel: instant, adjustable, and can be dissolved with hyaluronidase. The usual choice for lips and first-time patients.
Good to know
Approved areas first, then off-label uses, then the places Radiesse is not used.
Smile lines and other facial folds are covered by the original approval for moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds. Cheek and mid-face volume is a common use, but it is not a separate US indication, so your provider will discuss it at consultation.
Radiesse (+) is approved to improve moderate to severe loss of jawline contour in adults over 21. In the study, 76% of treated people improved at 12 weeks, compared with 9% of untreated people. Chewing can feel different for a short time.
Approved since 2015 to restore volume so tendons and veins show less. Up to two syringes per hand per session were studied.
Approved in 2026 for décolleté wrinkles when diluted 1:2 with saline, in a series of sessions. Not injected over or including breast tissue.
Safety in the lips and around the eyes has not been established, and nodules have been reported in lips. For lips, a hyaluronic acid filler such as Restylane Kysse is the right tool.
Aftercare
Simple, and mostly about the first day.
Expect some swelling, tenderness and possibly bruising. The label advises keeping the area out of strong sun and heat, including saunas, for about 24 hours or until swelling and redness settle.
Hands can swell and everyday tasks can feel awkward for a few days. After jawline treatment, chewing may feel different for a short time. Both are expected and temporary.
What you see on day one includes swelling. Judge the result after about two weeks, and remember collagen keeps building for months.
Tell any provider who plans laser, peels or similar treatments in the same area that you have had Radiesse, because those can trigger inflammation at the implant site.
Aftercare
Your result lasts longer when what you use at home is doing the same work. This is the routine our providers start most patients on, dispensed through the practice. Not sure it is right for your skin? Take the skin quiz, or ask your provider to build one around the treatment you are having.
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An exfoliating foam cleanser for normal to oily skin, for a brighter and more refined look without a separate scrub.
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A morning antioxidant serum with a broader antioxidant blend than a single-ingredient vitamin C.
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skinbetter science's most recognized product, and the one most people start with. AlphaRet pairs a retinoid with an alpha hydroxy acid in a single overnight step.
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An eye gel with a visible short-term tightening effect alongside longer-term peptide work.
All four steps together. Dispensed by the practice and shipped to you, or picked up at any of our 22 centers.
Is it for you
Radiesse suits people who want visible support now and longer-lasting improvement in skin quality, and who are comfortable with a treatment that cannot be dissolved.
These are things to discuss, not automatic disqualifications, except the contraindications in the Radiesse labeling (severe allergies, ingredient allergy, bleeding disorders).
Your timeline
Some change on the day, more over the months after.
Frequently asked
Radiesse is an FDA-approved injectable by Merz Aesthetics made of calcium hydroxylapatite microspheres in a gel. It adds volume the day it is injected and then stimulates collagen, so it is both a filler and a biostimulator. It is approved for facial wrinkles and folds, the backs of the hands, the jawline (Radiesse (+)) and, diluted, chest wrinkles.
The gel gives immediate support. As the gel is absorbed over the following months, the microspheres act as a scaffold and your skin builds new collagen and elastin around them, which is why skin quality keeps improving after the first few weeks.
At BHRC, Radiesse is $700 a syringe in Henderson ($560 for Beauty Bank members), $800 in Valencia, Westlake Village and Houston, and $900 in West Hollywood, West LA, Downtown Summerlin and Paradise Valley. New clients save 15% on a first single syringe at six clinics. See the price by clinic table.
It depends on the area. In the original smile-line study about 1.2 mL was used per fold, a little less than one 1.5 mL syringe. Hands were studied at up to two syringes per hand per session. Your provider confirms the number before treatment.
Merz reports results lasting up to two years. How long yours last depends on the area, the amount used and your own collagen response, and many people plan a top-up rather than waiting for it to fade completely.
No. Radiesse is not hyaluronic acid, so hyaluronidase, the enzyme that dissolves hyaluronic acid filler, does not break it down, and no reversal agent is approved. That is why it is placed conservatively and why first-time filler patients often start with hyaluronic acid.
Migration is uncommon but possible. The FDA lists it among rare filler risks and Merz's post-marketing reports include product displacement. Correct depth, conservative volumes and an experienced injector keep it in place.
It is not hyaluronic acid. It is calcium hydroxylapatite in a cellulose gel. It is FDA approved as a dermal filler and Merz also calls it a biostimulator, because it prompts collagen after the initial volume.
Radiesse mixed with extra saline so it spreads thinly and improves skin quality rather than adding volume. Diluted 1:2, it has been FDA approved for chest wrinkles since March 2026; other diluted uses are off-label. See our hyperdilute Radiesse guide.
Yes. Radiesse has been approved for the backs of the hands since 2015, and Radiesse (+) is approved to improve moderate to severe loss of jawline contour in adults over 21.
No. Its safety and effectiveness in the lips have not been established, and nodules have been reported there. Hyaluronic acid fillers such as Restylane Kysse are used for lips.
Only off-label, and the FDA recommends against using fillers to increase buttock size. BHRC's Instant BBL combines Sculptra, Radiesse and filler at six clinics, and your provider explains the risks, products and price at consultation.
Radiesse gives support the same day and then stimulates collagen, and it is often chosen for the jawline, deeper folds and hands. Sculptra works almost entirely through collagen over two to three sessions. Neither can be dissolved. See Sculptra.
Yes. Radiesse earns points in Xperience+, Merz Aesthetics' rewards program, which BHRC accepts. Merz's site lists 200 points per syringe, with every 100 points worth $10 toward a future treatment; Merz sets the terms.
Enhance your results
Radiesse supports structure. These handle the lips, expression lines and the skin surface.
Soft, reversible definition for lips and fine areas Radiesse is not used in.
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Gradual, overall collagen support across the face.
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Lifts genuine laxity, planned alongside volume. Also by Merz.
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Tightens and resurfaces where skin has loosened rather than deflated.
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The molecule is the same everywhere. Who holds the syringe is not.
Nurse Practitioner
West Hollywood
What Megan does
Every Radiesse treatment is given by a nurse practitioner, registered nurse, physician assistant or physician trained on the product.
Every clinic's Radiesse price is on this page, taken from that clinic's own price list, and confirmed before you are treated.
We tell you which areas the FDA has reviewed, which are off-label, and when a reversible filler would suit you better.
Find a center
All nine BHRC clinics offer Radiesse. Pick your closest for directions, hours and local pricing.
West Hollywood, CA
8550 Santa Monica Blvd, Ste 101
West Hollywood, CA 90069
Westlake Village, CA
968 South Westlake Blvd, Ste 10
Westlake Village, CA 91361
Las Vegas, NV
1825 Festival Plaza Dr, Ste 180
Las Vegas, NV 89135
Bee Cave, TX
3944 Ranch Rd 620 S, Bldg 1, Ste 100
Bee Cave, TX 78738
San Antonio, TX
23110 W Interstate 10 Frontage Rd, Ste 203
San Antonio, TX 78257
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Medically reviewed by the BHRC clinical team. Last reviewed November 2026.
This page is for general information and is not medical advice. Treatment suitability, pricing and results vary by individual and are confirmed at consultation with a licensed provider.
