Renuva

Renuva is an allograft adipose matrix derived from donated human fat tissue that has been processed to remove cells while preserving the natural scaffolding structure. Unlike synthetic fillers that provide temporary volume, Renuva works by encouraging your body to grow its own fat cells within this natural framework. Over time, your body replaces the Renuva matrix with your own living fat tissue, creating permanent, natural volume restoration that looks and feels like your own tissue.

Renuva is versatile and can be used for facial volume restoration, hand rejuvenation, scar correction, and body contouring applications like buttock enhancement or breast reconstruction. In the face, it’s excellent for restoring cheek volume, filling temple hollows, and improving overall facial contours. Results develop gradually over 3 to 6 months as your body incorporates the matrix and grows new fat tissue. The final results are permanent and natural-looking because it’s ultimately your own tissue providing the volume.

Unlike traditional fillers that provide immediate results, Renuva requires patience as your body needs time to grow new fat tissue within the matrix. You’ll see some initial volume from the injection, but the real transformation happens over 3 to 6 months as your fat cells populate the scaffold. Once fully integrated, the results are considered permanent because it becomes your own living tissue. However, like natural fat, it can be affected by significant weight changes, aging, and lifestyle factors over time.

The injection process is similar to other fillers but may take longer depending on the treatment area and amount needed. Because Renuva is typically injected in larger volumes, you can expect more initial swelling and possibly some firmness or lumpiness as your body begins to incorporate the matrix. This is normal and settles over several weeks. Most patients experience moderate swelling for 1 to 2 weeks, with gradual improvement as the integration process continues. The treatment area may feel different during the first few months as your body builds new tissue.

Ideal candidates are healthy individuals looking for permanent, natural volume restoration who are willing to wait for gradual results. Renuva works well for people who want to avoid repeated filler treatments or those seeking larger volume corrections. Good candidates should have realistic expectations about the timeline and understand that results vary based on individual healing responses. It’s not suitable for pregnant or breastfeeding women, people with active infections, or those with compromised immune systems.