Teoxane and Radiesse are two distinct types of dermal fillers used for facial rejuvenation, contouring, and anti-aging, with different active ingredients and mechanisms.

Teoxane (Teosyal / RHA Fillers)

• Composition: Made from Hyaluronic Acid (HA), a natural sugar molecule found in the skin that binds water to provide moisture and volume.
• Key Technology: Features Resilient Hyaluronic Acid (RHA) technology, which is designed to stretch, bend, and move dynamically with your facial expressions (such as smiling or talking) without looking stiff or creating unnatural bumps. 
• Common Areas Treated: Lips (lip volume and reshaping), under-eye hollows (tear troughs), nasolabial folds, marionette lines, and general skin redensification. 
• Longevity: Typically lasts between 6 to 18 months, depending on the specific product variant in the line (e.g., RHA 2, RHA 3, RHA 4, or Redensity). 
• Reversibility: Reversible using an enzyme called hyaluronidase if adjustments or removal are needed. 
• Main Benefits:
  • Delivers a soft, flexible, and natural look that moves naturally with expressions.
  • Provides deep skin hydration alongside volume.
  • Safe and biocompatible with immediate, visible results. 

Radiesse

• Composition: Made from Calcium Hydroxylapatite (CaHA) microspheres suspended in a smooth, water-based gel carrier. 
• Key Technology: Acts as a dual-action treatment—the gel provides immediate structural lift and volume, while the CaHA particles act as a scaffold that stimulates your body's natural collagen production over time. It can also be used in a "hyperdilute" form (mixed with saline/lidocaine) to improve skin laxity and glow in broader areas. 
• Common Areas Treated: Cheeks, jawline, chin, deep smile lines (nasolabial folds), and the backs of the hands (to hide prominent veins and tendons). (Generally not used in the lips or delicate under-eye skin). 
• Longevity: Results typically last 12 to 18 months (and sometimes longer as new collagen remains after the gel breaks down). 
• Reversibility: Not reversible with hyaluronidase because it does not use hyaluronic acid. 
• Main Benefits:
  • Its stronger, thicker consistency provides superior structural support and contouring for deep volume loss.
  • Long-term skin tightening and firmness via continuous collagen stimulation.
  • FDA-approved for hand rejuvenation, setting it apart from standard HA fillers. 

At a Glance Comparison