What is the risk my body will reject Renuva? Have there been documented cases of HIV/other infections passed between patients?

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Hi, I'm considering a Renuva injection in my chin area for a small area where Kybella left a depression and would like help with assessing the risks. Being that Renuva is made with someone else's tissue, 1) what is the risk that my body will reject it (I'm looking for specific a percentage from trials, not subjective descriptions like "very low"), and 2) have there been any documented cases of HIV or other infections passed to Renuva patients via the injection? Thank you.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

Renuva is an ideal option to help smooth the depression you describe in your chin, caused by Kybella injections.

Renuva goes through a rigorous process that leaves only collagen, proteins and growth factors – which your body uses to build fat cells. While you may have redness and swelling after injection, your body will embrace Renuva and fill it with its own fat cells. Over the subsequent 3 months after your treatment, Renuva will slowly be eliminated – leaving only your own fat the desired area.

Renuva is regulated by the FDA. There have not been, nor would there be any chances of HIV or infection as a result of Renuva.

I think you’d be very happy with the results of your Renuva treatment.

Ellen Marmur, MD · Answer

Renuva is a great option for correcting the indentation on your chin you described (caused by Kybella). I think you'll be pleased with the results!  To answer your questions –   Renuva only lasts about 3 months in your body after injection before dissolving. Once dissolved only body's own fat cells are living in the area where the Renuva was injected. Since they are your very fat cells, there's no risk of rejection.  Renuva is incredibly safe and undergoes a very strict manufacturing process. The process begins with extensive screening and is followed by an intensive sequence of refinements that preserves ONLY the naturally-occurring growth factors, collagens and proteins. There have not been any cases of HIV or other viruses being transmitted through Renuva, as a donor with HIV would not have passed the screening process.

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

This product is not contain any live cells or tissues and also does not have the potential for carrying live viruses.

It has no genetic markers so it is not excepted or rejected the way transplants are.

It’s the collagen matrix after fat and live cells have been removed from adipose tissue from cadavers.

Personally I would stick to working with fillers.

Radiesse is a nice long lasting filler.

Some manufacturers make small touch up syringes and these can be ideal for single  small areas like you described.

I suggest having a few in person consultations or providers can explain treatment options and what they entail.

Best,

Mats Hagstrom MD

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