Certain cosmetic treatments have invaded the cultural lexicon over the years, becoming veritable household names.
You may even be familiar with Sculptra and Radiesse, which aim to volumize by building collagen.
These biostimulators recently went viral forreportedlytriggeringscar tissue formationandcomplicating facelifts.
SKIMS bra. Jenny Bird earrings.
Aregenerative treatmentthat gradually restores the bodys own fat, Renuva doesnt fit neatly into any of the aforementioned categories.
When I asked experts why we hear so little about it, they shared various theories.
(Dr. Hausauer has no financial relationship withMTF Biologics, the company that manufactures Renuva.)
One of Dr. Miotto’s patients before (above) and after Renuva in the temples and midface. Courtesy of Dr. Miotto
Renuvas appeal seems to be growing alongside the demand for natural alternatives to traditionalfillersregenerative treatments, in particular.
This has yet to be proven, though.
What exactly is Renuva?
Renuva isnt an exact dupe forfat.
In fact, the treatment doesnt contain any live fat cells.
(Im a registered organ donor and you may be too.)
She believes that long-term clinical studies will help provide more evidence for the safety and efficacy of these products.
How and where is Renuva used?
In the neck, people arent looking for volume necessarily, she adds.
Renuva, in her experience, provides just that.
The doctors I interviewed also advise against using Renuva in thelipsandunder the eyes.
In these areas, judicious hyaluronic acidfillermay still be the best bet for addressing volume loss.
One of Dr. Miotto’s patients before (above) and after Renuva in the temples and midface.
Courtesy of Dr. Miotto
What is it like to have a Renuva treatment?
The Renuva experience is akin to that ofconventional fillera fairly easy in-office treatment with minimal downtime.
I do Renuva with cannulas, using the same technique I use for fat grafting, says Dr. Miotto.
She fills the area to how she hopes it will look long-term and is careful to not overcorrect.
Renuvas appeal seems to be growing alongside the demand for natural alternatives to traditional fillers.
By three to six months, most patients can see appreciable volume gains.
Cold compresses can help alleviate such side effects.
As with any injection, bruising can also happen.
He was like, Oh, Ill look fine.
What are the risks and reservations associated with Renuva?
(Allureencourages readers to see board-certified dermatologists and plastic surgeons for cosmetic injections and other medical aesthetic procedures.)
Generally, the number of studies required tends to be less.
Even in Beverly Hills, Renuva is considered incredibly expensive.
His reason is far less controversial: lack of demand.
Even then, she uses it only in very small areas like the face.
Whats next in the world of regenerative injectables?
(Dr. Zeidler is a clinical study investigator for Tiger Aesthetics; the company funds her research.)
Alloclae can also be used to augment the butt and breasts.
Alloclae, they add, is made using aseptic technique in a controlled and monitored cleanroom.
Dr. Zeidler tells me that her patients who have had breast implants removed are especially excited for Alloclae.
The luxury of scoring near-surgical results without going under the knife comes at a price, of course.
In his opinion, surgery is still the way to go for the majority of patients.
