Collagen-Stimulating Volume Restoration with Physician Precision

At Lumier Medical, Radiesse® is used not just as a filler—but as a biostimulatory treatment designed to restore structure, improve skin quality, and stimulate your body’s own collagen production. Under the care of Dr. Michael Lum, Radiesse treatments in Torrance are carefully planned for long-term, natural-looking rejuvenation—never overfilled, never generic.

What sets Radiesse apart is that it requires medical judgment, not just injection skill. Facial volume loss is rarely uniform, and collagen depletion happens differently in every patient. Dr. Lum evaluates facial anatomy, skin thickness, movement patterns, and aging trajectory before deciding if Radiesse is appropriate—and where it should be placed to support the face naturally over time.

Sculptra is ideal for men and women who prefer a subtle, natural rejuvenation that builds slowly over time without obvious signs of having had “work done.” It’s also an excellent option for long-term collagen support and facial structure restoration as part of an anti-aging plan.

What Is Radiesse®?

Radiesse is an FDA-approved injectable volumizing filler used to correct moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds, restore lost facial structure, and rejuvenate aging hands.

Unlike traditional hyaluronic acid fillers that simply “fill space,”

Radiesse works on two levels:

  • Immediate volume correction
  • Progressive collagen stimulation over time

Radiesse is composed of calcium hydroxylapatite (CaHA) microspheres suspended in a gel carrier—approximately 30% CaHA and 70% gel by volume. As the gel is absorbed, the CaHA particles stimulate your skin to produce new collagen, a process known as neocollagenesis.

Radiesse is manufactured by Merz Aesthetics.

How Radiesse® Works (Beyond the Syringe)

When injected by an experienced physician:

  • The gel carrier provides immediate contour correction
  • Over the following weeks, the gel gradually dissipates
    CaHA microspheres remain, signaling your body to produce new collagen
  • Your skin becomes firmer, smoother, and more structurally supported

Because collagen builds gradually, some patients may require staged or repeat treatments to achieve optimal, longer-lasting results. With proper planning, results often last 12 months or longer in many patients.

Where Dr. Lum Uses Radiesse®

Every treatment plan is customized based on facial anatomy, skin quality, aging patterns, and movement—not a one-size-fits-all injection map.

Dr. Lum uses Radiesse strategically in areas where structure and support matter most:

  • Cheeks & midface (structural lift and contour)
  • Jawline definition
  • Temples (for hollowing and skeletal support)
  • Lower face folds (including nasolabial folds)
  • Aging hands (to restore youthful fullness and mask visible veins/tendons)

Dr. Lum’s Approach to Radiesse® in Torrance

Many injectors treat Radiesse like a standard filler. Dr. Lum does not.

As a physician-led practice, Lumier Medical emphasizes:

  • Conservative dosing
  • Structural understanding of facial aging
  • Collagen biology, not just cosmetic volume
  • Long-term outcomes over short-term “plump”
  • Radiesse is often used as part of a broader collagen restoration strategy, sometimes combined with other treatments depending on your goals.

RADIESSE® FAQs

Radiesse may be ideal if you:

  • Have age-related volume loss
  • Want longer-lasting results than traditional fillers
  • Prefer gradual, natural-looking improvement
  • Are interested in collagen stimulation, not just filling lines

A proper consultation is essential to determine if Radiesse—or another option—is best for your anatomy and goals.

Radiesse is FDA-approved to be mixed with lidocaine, which significantly improves comfort during treatment. In clinical studies, 90% of patients reported reduced pain when lidocaine was used.

At Lumier Medical, Dr. Lum offers multiple comfort options and uses advanced injection techniques to minimize discomfort, bruising, and downtime.

When injected properly into the correct tissue plane, Radiesse does not migrate. It has a thicker consistency than many fillers and is designed to stay where it is placed. Issues such as migration are typically associated with improper technique or placement, which is why Radiesse should be administered by an experienced medical professional with a deep understanding of facial anatomy.

No, Radiesse cannot be dissolved with an enzyme the way hyaluronic acid fillers can. This is why proper patient selection, conservative dosing, and experienced injection technique are critical. When placed correctly by a qualified physician, Radiesse integrates gradually and predictably into the tissue and is naturally metabolized over time.

Yes, Radiesse is considered a dermal filler, but it is also classified as a biostimulatory filler. Unlike hyaluronic acid fillers that primarily add volume by attracting water, Radiesse works by both restoring volume and stimulating your body to produce new collagen, leading to longer-term structural improvement.

Radiesse results typically last 12 to 18 months, and in some patients even longer. Longevity depends on several factors, including the treatment area, the amount injected, facial movement, metabolism, and how your body responds to collagen stimulation. Because Radiesse encourages your own collagen production, improvements may persist even after the product itself has been fully absorbed.

Schedule a RADIESSE® Consultation

If you’re considering Radiesse Treatment in Torrance, your results depend heavily on who injects it. Dr. Lum’s physician-guided approach ensures your treatment is based on anatomy, safety, and long-term skin health—not trends or sales tactics.

Service patients throughout the South Bay region.