$600
$600 per syringe
- About 25 to 35 minutes per session
- Most clients use 1 syringe first session
- Radiesse: calcium-based, collagen-stimulating
- Lasts 15 to 24 months; not reversible
Free 20-minute consultation with Gaby. She will talk through whether Radiesse or HA is right for your face, your timeline, and your comfort level. No pressure.
Don’t see a time that works for you? Call (512) 721-0274. Hablamos español.
If you have already done your homework on chin filler, you have probably seen two product families come up: hyaluronic acid and Radiesse. They both add projection. They do it in very different ways, and they age very differently on a face.
Radiesse is a calcium-based filler made of tiny calcium hydroxylapatite microspheres suspended in a gel carrier. The immediate result is the volume from the gel. The longer-term result is the collagen your own body builds around those microspheres over the months that follow. Translation: you get a firm, structural projection on day one, and you keep building that structure quietly over the next year.
For clients who want the longest-lasting and most sculpted chin result we offer, this is usually the right choice. For clients who want flexibility and the option to dissolve, our Chin Enhancement with Hyaluronic Acid page is the better read.
What makes chin Radiesse at ABL different
The product itself is FDA-cleared and well-studied. What changes between providers is how it is used. A few specifics about how we approach it:
- Profile-led mapping. Gaby takes front and side photos at the consult and marks placement against your specific bone structure, not a template. Radiesse is firmer and less forgiving than HA, so accurate first-time placement matters.
- Deeper, structural placement. Radiesse sits in a deep plane on the chin, against the periosteum (the lining over the bone). Placed correctly, it integrates into the bony framework of the face and reads as projection, not as a bump.
- Conservative dosing, build over time. Most first-time chin Radiesse sessions are 1 syringe. The product expands slightly as collagen forms around it, so the result at two weeks looks different than the result at three months. We plan for that, and we would rather see you back than overcorrect.
- Physician-supervised. Dr. Eric Guy is the medical oversight on every injectable visit at ABL. Radiesse, because it is not reversible, deserves an extra layer of careful planning. Both Gaby and Dr. Guy review the plan with you at the consult.
What to expect at your chin Radiesse session
Your first visit is a free 20-minute consultation. Gaby reviews your face at rest and in motion, asks about your goals and timeline, takes profile photos, and talks through whether Radiesse or HA is the better fit for what you want.
If Radiesse is the right choice, treatment can usually happen on the same visit if the schedule allows. Many clients prefer to take a day or two to think it over, which is fine.
On treatment day:
- Numbing cream goes on for 15 to 20 minutes. Radiesse does not have lidocaine pre-mixed, so Gaby will also mix a small amount of lidocaine into the syringe before injection for added comfort.
- The injections are placed in a deep plane against the chin bone. There are usually 3 to 5 entry points, and a cannula option is available for clients who bruise easily.
- The whole treatment takes 25 to 35 minutes.
- Most clients describe a pressure feeling, with one or two short, sharper moments when the product reaches the bone. That sensation is brief.
- You will see immediate projection. Radiesse looks slightly fuller on day one because of mild swelling and water retention in the gel carrier. The “true” result settles in over 2 to 4 weeks.
- Most clients walk out, drive home, and return to normal activities the same day.
Your two-week follow-up is part of the price. Because Radiesse continues to integrate over months, we also recommend a visit at 8 to 12 weeks to assess the collagen-driven result.
Aftercare for chin Radiesse
Aftercare is similar to HA filler with a few Radiesse-specific notes:
- First 24 hours: avoid pressure on the chin. Skip resting your chin on your hand, holding a phone with your shoulder, sleeping face down, and dental work for a few days.
- First 24 to 48 hours: no strenuous exercise, no saunas, no hot yoga. Heat increases swelling.
- First 24 hours: no alcohol if you can avoid it. Alcohol thins the blood and makes bruising more likely.
- Light massage at 2 weeks (only if we ask you to). In rare cases of a small palpable nodule, gentle massage during the first few weeks can help smooth the product. Wait for Gaby’s instruction before doing this.
- Bruising help: arnica gel and a cool (not iced) compress. Avoid NSAIDs for the first 24 hours unless you take them daily.
- Two-week and 8-to-12-week follow-ups: the first to check settling, the second to see how the collagen-driven part of the result is shaping up.
Call or text the office at (512) 721-0274 if you notice anything unusual, like a section of skin that feels cold, looks pale, or develops a sharp persistent pain. We pick up on weekends for issues like this.
Often paired with this treatment
Radiesse rebuilds one piece of the lower face. The treatments below come up most often as natural companions at ABL:
Pricing and packages
- $600 per syringe of Radiesse for chin work.
- Most first-time clients use 1 syringe. A small number need 1.5 syringes for a more pronounced result, decided at the two-week follow-up.
- Two-week and 8-to-12-week follow-ups included.
- ABL membership clients get consistent pricing on injectables and priority access to Gaby’s calendar. Ask about it at your consult.
If you want the HA alternative, Chin Enhancement with Hyaluronic Acid is $650 per syringe, reversible, and tends to feel softer to the touch. Gaby will help you decide.
Frequently asked questions
How long does chin Radiesse last?
Most clients see results that last 15 to 18 months, and some see results closer to 24 months. The collagen your body builds around the Radiesse microspheres outlasts the gel carrier, which is why the result tapers gradually rather than disappearing. Most clients return at the 12-to-15-month mark for a small maintenance amount.
Can Radiesse be reversed if I do not like it?
Not directly. Unlike hyaluronic acid, Radiesse does not have an enzyme that dissolves it. It can be partially addressed in rare cases with steroid injection, massage, or other technique-based approaches, but it cannot be erased. This is why we plan carefully, dose conservatively, and use the two-week follow-up to fine-tune. If reversibility matters more to you than longevity, HA is the better choice.
Does chin Radiesse feel firm or like a “bump”?
Radiesse placed correctly in the deep plane against the bone feels firm but smooth, like the natural firmness of your own bony chin. It should not feel like a separate bump under the skin. If you can feel a discrete lump anywhere, that is something we address at the two-week follow-up. The technique we use places the product where it integrates with the bone framework, not where it can be palpated through soft tissue.
Is chin Radiesse safe?
Yes. Radiesse is FDA-cleared and has been used in cosmetic injectable medicine for more than 15 years. Like all injectables, it carries small risks (bruising, swelling, asymmetry, very rare vascular complications). Physician supervision at ABL is part of how we mitigate those. Dr. Eric Guy reviews every injectable plan before treatment.
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