Both Radiesse and Ellanse are biostimulant dermal fillers. These collagen-stimulating fillers give dual effects when they are injected into your skin. They give instant lifting and volume enhancement while inducing collagen production over the course of 3-6 months. I use Ellanse to restore volume to cheeks, temples, jawlines and contour the nose and chin.
Radiesse is a synthetically produced product which consists of 30% Calcium Hydroxylapatite (CaHA) microspheres suspended in a sodium carboxy-methylcellulose resorbable aqueous gel carrier (70%).
Ellanse contains biomaterials- Polycaprolactone (30%) and cellulose-based gel carrier with glycerin & water (70%), which are biocompatible, non-toxic, non-antigenic and non-allergenic.
I personally prefer Ellanse in view of the following:
- soft natural result
- less post-treatment swelling (Radiesse has a higher rate of post-treatment swelling, results are usually reduced after initial swelling subsides)
- slower absorption of carrier gel
- improved longevity -- more than 2 years duration (Ellanse-M)
This chart illustrating lasting filling effect comparing different dermal filler materials.
Both Radiesse and Ellanse do not have dissolving agents to reverse undesired result, thus it is important for you to choose a doctor who is highly experienced with the use of biostimulant dermal fillers.
