Have you ever considered getting fillers in your face to add volume and contour? Well, according to Dr. Gabriele C. Miotto, a plastic surgeon and clinical associate professor at Emory University School of Medicine, fillers can sometimes cause scarring and other problems. That’s why she believes fat transfer is the best option for volumization, with Renuva being a close second.
In Atlanta, Dr. Miotto has noticed a trend of younger people moving from fillers to facial fat grafting and Renuva. She prefers starting with fat transfer, which can be done awake under local anesthesia, and then using Renuva for maintenance. Renuva is particularly effective in areas where fat already exists, as it provides a scaffolding for the patient’s own fat cells to attach to and grow.
But what exactly is Renuva? It’s not actual fat cells, but rather an adipose-derived extracellular matrix made up of collagen, hyaluronic acid, and proteins. This matrix allows the patient’s own fat cells to grow and replace it over time. While Renuva is made from donated human tissue, it is rigorously screened and processed to ensure safety and effectiveness.
Dr. Evi Chnari, a senior director at MTF Biologics, explains that Renuva undergoes biocompatibility testing and is tested for sterility before being released. Dr. Saranya P. Wyles, a dermatologist and regenerative medicine researcher at Mayo Clinic, confirms that products like Renuva are processed in a sterile manner and derived from donated human tissue in compliance with FDA and AATB regulations.
Overall, Renuva offers a safe and effective alternative to traditional fat grafting for those looking to enhance their facial features without the associated downtime and discomfort of surgery. It’s no wonder some patients are willing to travel long distances to find a practitioner who offers Renuva.
