Why The Maercks Institute
At The Maercks Institute, body contouring is guided by both medical expertise and artistic precision.
Dr. Rian Maercks, a board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon, brings a uniquely refined perspective shaped by his background in fine arts. Every treatment is tailored to enhance natural proportions never overdone, always intentional.
Patients choose us for our personalised approach, advanced technology, and commitment to delivering results that feel effortless and natural.
Radiesse
Support. Strengthen. Restore structure.
Radiesse is an advanced injectable treatment designed to restore volume, improve skin quality, and rebuild structural support within the face.
At The Maercks Institute, Radiesse is not treated as a conventional filler. It is used as a biostimulatory treatment providing immediate support while stimulating the body’s natural collagen production to improve the skin over time.
Radiesse is composed of calcium-based microspheres suspended in a gel, allowing it to act in two distinct ways. Upon injection, it provides immediate structure and lift, helping to smooth deeper lines and restore contour. At the same time, it stimulates the body’s natural production of collagen, leading to gradual, long-term improvement in skin quality and firmness.
Unlike traditional hyaluronic acid fillers, which primarily add temporary volume, Radiesse works beneath the surface to strengthen and rebuild the skin’s underlying structure.
A More Considered Approach to Structural Ageing
Facial ageing is not only about volume loss, but about the weakening of structural support beneath the skin.
Radiesse is used to address this deeper change. Rather than simply filling lines, it reinforces the framework of the face, improving contour, firmness, and overall balance.
At The Maercks Institute, this treatment is used selectively often in areas where structure and support are needed, such as the jawline, lower face, and areas affected by deeper folds.
How Radiesse Works
Radiesse is injected beneath the skin, where it acts as a scaffold providing immediate support while encouraging the body to produce new collagen around it.
As the initial gel is gradually absorbed, the newly formed collagen remains, helping to maintain structure and improve skin quality over time.
This dual action allows for both immediate refinement and longer-term regeneration.
What to Expect
Treatment is minimally invasive and typically completed within a short appointment. The process is designed to be precise and controlled, with minimal discomfort.
There may be mild swelling, bruising, or tenderness following treatment, but downtime is minimal and most patients return to their normal routine shortly after.
When You’ll See Results
Results are visible immediately, with continued improvement as collagen production increases.
Over the following weeks and months, the skin becomes firmer, smoother, and more supported. Results can last significantly longer than many traditional fillers, often up to a year or more depending on the area treated.
Who This Treatment Is For
Radiesse is suited to individuals experiencing deeper lines, loss of structure, or reduced skin firmness.
It is particularly beneficial for those looking for more than volume alone those seeking improved contour, stronger support, and longer-term skin quality enhancement.
Because of its structural nature, careful assessment is essential to determine suitability.
