Maggok Dermatology: How to Get Radiesse Without Side Effects

Hello.

I’m Kim Jang-ju from a dermatology clinic near Magok Station.

As we age, volume decreases and hollows appear, especially in the cheeks, nasolabial folds, and jawline.

In the past, these areas were mainly improved by filling them with filler.

But these days, more and more people are looking for procedures that do more than simply add volume—procedures that supply the skin with the ingredients it needs deep inside, improving both firmness and skin texture.

In other words, there are definitely more people interested in what are called “collagen injections.”

(If you’re curious about more collagen injections ▼)

Among them, one of the most commonly chosen procedures is Radiesse.

If you are considering a collagen injection, it is important to understand not only the effects,

but also how it works and what to be careful about.

So in this post, I’d like to briefly organize the key points about Radiesse—its principles, features, and precautions.

If you take just a little time to read this, it will definitely help you choose the right procedure.

Especially if you are planning a consultation at a dermatology clinic in Magok, reading this carefully will make your choice easier!

🔹 What kind of procedure is Radiesse?

Radiesse is a collagen injection designed to induce collagen regeneration within the skin.

Its main ingredient is CaHA (calcium hydroxyapatite). Since this is also a substance found in the bones of our body, its bioreactivity is stable and it is considered relatively safe.

In addition, thanks to the CMC gel surrounding the CaHA particles,

it can maintain a consistent shape inside the skin and settle stably into the tissue.

Radiesse is delivered into the dermis, and the CMC and CaHA are gradually broken down.

During this process, surrounding fibroblasts are stimulated,

and collagen and elastin production becomes more active.

As a result,

as the skin’s internal support structure, which has weakened with age, is reorganized more densely,

firmness, nasolabial folds, fine lines, and overall skin texture can improve.

🔹 When can you feel the effects? One of the questions I hear most often during consultations is, “When will I see the effects?”

Although it varies from person to person,

generally around one month after the procedure,

you may begin to gradually notice changes in skin texture and firmness.

Because the CMC gel in Radiesse also plays a role in adding a slight amount of volume until it breaks down,

you may feel a subtle plumping effect at first.

However, the point at which collagen regeneration begins in earnest is roughly between 6 and 9 weeks.

From that point on, the deep structure of the skin begins to feel firmer,

and the improvements in wrinkles, elasticity, and texture become more noticeable.

Especially after about 3 months,

you can clearly feel that the skin as a whole looks healthier and firmer.

🔹 If you are worried about a “nodule” among Radiesse side effects

Even if the results are good, it is meaningless if side effects occur.

Among the side effects most often mentioned for Radiesse procedures,

the one that comes up most frequently is a nodule.

The most common reasons nodules occur are as follows.

💡 When the ingredient is injected too heavily into a specific area

💡 When the dilution ratio is not properly adjusted

💡 When the particles are injected while clumped together

In other words, the correct dilution process, even injection technique, and skilled technique are extremely important.

At a dermatology clinic in Magok,

to reduce the risk of nodules,

we strictly follow the dilution ratio and hydration process,

and carefully prepare the material so the particles do not clump together during injection.

In the past, when Radiesse was used like a filler,

it was often used at a high concentration to add volume to the nose tip or chin,

so the risk of nodules was much higher than it is now.

These days, it is used as a collagen injection,

and because it is diluted with normal saline before injection,

its safety and natural results have improved significantly.

However, dilution concentrations and techniques may differ from one clinic to another,

and this difference can be a factor that lowers or raises the risk of Radiesse side effects.

Following post-procedure precautions also helps a great deal in preventing Radiesse side effects.

▼ It is best to avoid forceful massage or applying strong pressure immediately after the procedure.

🔹 Key summary of today’s content

✅ Promotes collagen and elastin production → strengthens skin elasticity

✅ Improves moisture, skin texture, and overall tone

✅ The possibility of nodules is low, but it still exists

✅ Adjusting the dilution concentration, even injection, and the hydration process are key to safety

Today, I’ve organized an overall explanation of Radiesse collagen injections, from the principles to side effect prevention.

Radiesse is not simply a procedure that fills wrinkles,

but a procedure that restores firmness from within the skin and leads to natural improvement.

However, because the practitioner’s skill and accurate adherence to the process determine the results and safety,

when searching for a dermatology clinic in Magok,

it is most important to carefully check these points.

If you have any questions, please feel free to leave a comment at any time.

I will answer you personally.

Thank you for reading this long post.

This was Kim Jang-ju from Magok Dermatology.