5 days ago I had 2 vials of Renuva Adipose Matrix infected into each outer thigh. I still have terribly swollen, red painful injection sites along with a low grade fever. Is this a normal side effect for this product?
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December 22, 2020
Answer: Swelling after any aesthetic injection is very common.
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Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
Yes, Renuva can be used to help shape your jawline.
Renuva is used to replenish age-related volume loss in the face, hands and body, and to correct small volume indentations, like hip dips, or smooth breast implant irregularities. Because Renuva is eventually replaced with your body's own fat,...
Hi, and thank you for your question!
I’ve used Alloclae successfully to improve contour irregularities or “divots” that can occasionally result from liposuction. It’s a great option when a patient doesn’t have enough of their own fat available for grafting.
Renuva is a similar product b...
Renuva or you own fat can be used at any age for fat loss in the face and is a better long term option. Than filler. If you have enough fat for fat transfer ( most patients of normal body weight do have enough fat, your own fat is the best option.