- Calcium hydroxylapatite — a structural injectable, not a temporary filler
- Immediate lift the day of treatment
- Stimulates the skin's own collagen over the following months
- Planned and injected personally by Dr. Trentin, MD
What Radiesse is
Radiesse is built on calcium hydroxylapatite, a substance the body recognizes. Suspended in a gel carrier, it provides instant structure on placement. As the gel is absorbed, the microspheres remain and act as a scaffold the skin populates with new collagen. This dual action separates Radiesse from hyaluronic-acid fillers: it corrects volume immediately and continues working as a collagen stimulator. The degree and longevity of correction are individual and determined at consultation.
Where it works
Radiesse addresses areas where the face benefits from firm structural support — the cheeks, jawline, and other regions affected by volume loss and laxity. Treatment is guided by facial anatomy, not a fixed template. Dr. Trentin assesses where structure has been lost and places product to rebuild support and definition. The specific areas, plan, and number of sessions are determined in person, mapped to your face.
One physician, start to finish
At FORMA the consultation, the planning, and the injection are the same person: Dr. Caio Trentin, MD. A structural injectable like Radiesse depends on precise placement and an understanding of facial anatomy and tissue planes. That work is not handed to a delegated injector. Dr. Trentin brings internal-medicine and aesthetic-medicine training to every assessment and treats conservatively, with safety as the first consideration.
What to expect
Your visit begins with a private consultation. Dr. Trentin reviews your history, examines your facial structure, and discusses what Radiesse can and cannot do for your goals. If you proceed, the area is cleansed and the injections are performed in the same visit. Most appointments are completed in a single session. You will see structural improvement immediately, with the collagen-stimulating effect developing gradually over the following weeks and months. Mild swelling, tenderness, or bruising at the injection sites is common and typically settles within a few days. Dr. Trentin reviews what to expect before you leave.
Aftercare
Aftercare is straightforward and conservative. In the first hours, treat the area gently and avoid heavy pressure or vigorous massage unless instructed otherwise. Most people return to normal activity quickly, while strenuous exercise, heat, and alcohol are generally limited briefly to reduce swelling and bruising. Your specific written aftercare instructions are provided after treatment and take precedence over any general guidance. Contact the practice with any concern or anything that does not feel right.
Questions
How is Radiesse different from a standard filler?
Most hyaluronic-acid fillers add volume that the body gradually absorbs. Radiesse is built on calcium hydroxylapatite, which provides immediate structure and also stimulates the skin to produce its own collagen over the following months. It corrects now and continues working over time. Whether it is the right choice for you is determined at consultation.
When will I see results, and how long do they last?
Structural improvement is visible immediately after treatment. The collagen-stimulating effect develops gradually over the weeks and months that follow. The degree and longevity of correction are individual and are discussed in person — outcomes are not guaranteed.
Who performs the treatment?
Dr. Caio Trentin, MD, personally. The consultation, the planning, and the injection are all performed by him — not a delegated injector. He treats conservatively, with safety as the first consideration.
What should I expect at my visit?
Your appointment starts with a private consultation and facial assessment. If you proceed, the injections are performed in the same visit, usually a single session. You will notice immediate structural improvement, and mild swelling, tenderness, or bruising at the injection sites is common for a few days.
What is the aftercare?
Aftercare is conservative: treat the area gently in the first hours, avoid heavy pressure or massage unless told otherwise, and briefly limit strenuous exercise, heat, and alcohol to reduce swelling. Your specific written aftercare instructions are provided after treatment and take precedence over any general guidance.
Where is FORMA located?
FORMA is in Fort Lauderdale, serving the South Florida region. Consultations are by appointment.