Radiesse, Versa, RHA & Restylane: The Filler Families We Use in Graham, Washington

May 26, 2026 — Mariena Mears, ARNP

Category: Dermal Fillers

Radiesse, Versa, RHA & Restylane: The Filler Families We Use in Graham, Washington

When you sit down for a dermal filler consultation at Magnolia & Steel MediSpa in Graham, Washington, one of the first things we explain is that not all fillers are created equal. The filler that gives a Pacific Northwest mom her dream lips is rarely the same product that lifts a hollow cheek, sculpts a sharp jawline, or refreshes tired under-eyes. That is exactly why we have built our entire injectables menu around four trusted families: Radiesse®, Versa®, the RHA® Collection, and the Restylane® Collection.

These four product lines, used together by experienced medical injectors, give us a complete toolkit to address almost every age, anatomy, and aesthetic goal we see at our Graham medspa — from patients in Puyallup and Spanaway to Eatonville, Bonney Lake, Frederickson, and Tacoma. Here is exactly what each one does, why we love it, and how we choose between them for you.

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Why We Curate Our Filler Menu

The dermal filler market has dozens of brands and products, but more options do not always equal better results. Our owner Mariena Mears, ARNP has been performing injectables since 2018, and over time she and Candice Rodriguez, RN have refined the lineup down to the products that consistently produce the most beautiful, natural, and predictable outcomes.

We intentionally do not offer Juvederm. Instead, our menu is built around the four families below because together they cover every concern we see — and they give us the right balance of natural movement, longevity, reversibility, and collagen stimulation.

Meet the Four Families

1. Radiesse® — The Collagen Builder

Radiesse is unique among our fillers because it is not made from hyaluronic acid. Instead, it is composed of calcium hydroxylapatite (CaHA) microspheres suspended in a smooth gel. When injected, Radiesse does two things at once: it instantly restores volume, and it stimulates your body to grow new collagen over the next several months.

This dual action makes Radiesse our go-to for structural areas that need long-term support — cheeks, jawline, chin, hands, and the back of the décolleté. It is also a beautiful choice for our Liquid BBL service when used for non-surgical buttock contouring.

- Best for: cheek lift, jawline definition, chin projection, hand rejuvenation, body contouring

- Lasts: 12 to 18 months of volume, with collagen benefits continuing beyond

- Investment: starting at $900 per syringe

- Important to know: Radiesse cannot be dissolved, which is why it is placed only by experienced injectors in carefully chosen areas.

2. Versa® — The Gentle Beginner-Friendly Filler

Versa is a hyaluronic acid filler known for one standout quality: it produces noticeably less swelling and bruising than many other HA fillers. The particle size is more uniform, which means a smoother gel, less water uptake after injection, and a faster social recovery.

That makes Versa one of our favorite products for first-time filler patients, brides, professionals with public-facing jobs, and anyone who simply does not want to look "done" the next day.

- Best for: first-time filler patients, lips, nasolabial folds, light cheek augmentation, marionette lines

- Lasts: 9 to 12 months

- Investment: starting at $750 per syringe

- Best for: patients who want immediate results with minimal downtime

3. RHA® Collection — The Filler That Moves With You

The RHA (Resilient Hyaluronic Acid) Collection was the first FDA-approved filler family designed specifically for dynamic areas of the face — the parts of your face that move when you smile, laugh, or talk. The unique long-chain HA structure allows RHA to stretch and recoil with facial expressions, so your filler looks natural at rest and natural in motion.

We reach for RHA constantly for the smile lines, marionette lines, and the perioral area, and the smaller RHA products are wonderful for lip enhancement and subtle lip line refinement.

- RHA 2: fine lines around the mouth and subtle lip work

- RHA 3: nasolabial folds and lip volume

- RHA 4: deeper folds, cheek and jawline support

- RHA Redensity: superficial lines including vertical lip lines (smoker's lines)

- Lasts: 12 to 15 months

- Best for: expressive patients who want results that never look frozen or rubbery

4. Restylane® Collection — A Product for Every Area

The Restylane Collection is the most versatile family in our menu. Restylane has been studied and refined for over 25 years, and every product in the line is designed for a specific area of the face. That specificity is exactly why we love it.

- Restylane Kysse — designed exclusively for lips, with flexible XpresHAn technology that lets your lips look soft and natural through every expression

- Restylane Lyft — firm, projecting gel ideal for cheeks, jawline, chin, and back of hands

- Restylane Defyne — flexible support for moderate to severe smile lines and chin enhancement

- Restylane Refyne — softer flexibility for lighter smile and marionette lines

- Restylane Eyelight — the newest addition, FDA-approved specifically for the delicate under-eye tear trough

- Restylane-L — the classic original, beautiful for lips and fine lines

- Restylane Contour — designed to flex with the cheeks for natural midface volume

Lasts: 9 to 18 months depending on the product. Investment: starting at $750 per syringe.

How We Choose the Right Filler for You

There is no single "best" filler — there is only the best filler for your specific face, goals, and lifestyle. During your consultation in Graham, your injector evaluates:

1. The treatment area and the kind of movement it sees

2. Your underlying bone structure and skin thickness

3. How much volume restoration or projection is needed

4. Your tolerance for swelling and downtime

5. Whether you prefer a reversible HA filler or a longer-lasting biostimulator

6. Your long-term aesthetic plan, including any upcoming events

A typical Magnolia & Steel filler plan often combines two or even three of these families in one appointment. For example, a midface restoration might pair Radiesse in the cheek for structure with Restylane Kysse in the lips for softness, and a touch of RHA 2 around the mouth for line refinement.

Why Patients in Pierce County Choose Us

Graham, Puyallup, Spanaway, Tacoma, Bonney Lake, Eatonville, Frederickson, and the surrounding Pierce County communities have many medspas to choose from. Our patients return to Magnolia & Steel MediSpa because:

- Our injectors are advanced-trained medical professionals — not aestheticians

- We carry the products we actually believe in, not whatever has the biggest rebate

- We are honest about what filler can and cannot do

- We never push extra syringes or upsell unnecessary treatments

- We follow careful sterile and aspiration protocols every single time

- We offer thoughtful follow-up and complimentary touch-up assessments at 2 weeks

Aftercare for Every Filler

Aftercare is similar across all four families:

- Apply cool compresses for the first 24 hours

- Avoid strenuous exercise, saunas, and direct sun for 48 hours

- Sleep slightly elevated for 2 nights

- Avoid alcohol and blood-thinning medications for 24 to 48 hours

- Postpone dental work, facials, and other facial treatments for 2 weeks

- Skip retinols and acid skincare for 24 hours

- Drink plenty of water and eat a low-sodium diet

Most swelling and bruising resolves within a few days, with lip filler swelling sometimes lasting up to a week.

Pricing, Memberships, and Financing

We have built our pricing to be honest and accessible:

- Versa, RHA Collection, and Restylane Collection: starting at $750 per syringe

- Radiesse: starting at $900 per syringe

Our Piggybank ($99/mo), Reserve ($175/mo), and Vault ($300/mo) memberships include exclusive savings on every syringe and priority scheduling. We also offer Cherry financing with true 0% APR options, no hard credit checks, and approvals up to $50,000.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why don't you offer Juvederm?

We have intentionally curated our menu around Versa, the RHA Collection, the Restylane Collection, and Radiesse because together they cover every facial area with the best balance of movement, longevity, and reversibility.

What is the difference between Radiesse and hyaluronic acid fillers?

Radiesse is calcium hydroxylapatite and stimulates collagen over time. HA fillers (Versa, RHA, Restylane) are gels that add immediate volume and can be dissolved with hyaluronidase if needed.

Which filler is best for lips?

Restylane Kysse and RHA 2 or RHA 3 are our most-requested lip fillers, with Versa being a great low-swelling option for first-timers.

Which filler is best for cheeks and jawline?

Radiesse and Restylane Lyft are our top choices for structural lift and projection.

Which filler is best for under-eyes?

Restylane Eyelight is our preferred tear-trough filler because it is soft, low-swelling, and reversible.

How long will my filler last?

Versa: 9 to 12 months. RHA Collection: 12 to 15 months. Restylane Collection: 9 to 18 months. Radiesse: 12 to 18 months, with collagen benefits continuing beyond.

Can Radiesse be dissolved?

No. Radiesse is not an HA filler and cannot be dissolved with hyaluronidase. This is why we place it conservatively in well-chosen structural areas.

How much does dermal filler cost in Graham, WA?

HA fillers start at $750 per syringe and Radiesse starts at $900. Most patients invest in 1 to 3 syringes for an initial transformation.

Are these fillers safe?

Yes. All four families are FDA-approved with excellent long-term safety records when placed by trained medical injectors using sterile and aspiration protocols.

Book Your Consultation in Graham, Washington

Whether you are curious about your very first syringe or you are an experienced filler patient looking for honest, artistic injectors, we would love to meet you. During your consultation we will walk through your facial anatomy, your goals, and the exact product or combination of products that will give you the most beautiful, natural result.

Magnolia & Steel MediSpa is located at 22811 Meridian E #C, Graham, WA 98338. Call (253) 256-9042 or book online any time — we cannot wait to help you feel confident and radiant.