Renuva® in Walnut, California

Restore volume. Still look like you.

Renuva is a donor-derived adipose matrix placed where your native fat normally exists. It provides a framework that your body gradually remodels and replaces with your own fat, an approach designed for soft, natural-looking restoration rather than an obvious filled look. [1][3]

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  • Gradual, anatomy-led planning
  • Regenerative V-Lift approach
  • Individual consultation required
Renuva patient smiling after natural-looking facial volume restoration
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Real patient results

See the change before you read a word about it.

Drag each slider to compare. These are actual treated patients, and individual results vary with anatomy, age, and the plan agreed at consultation.

Before Renuva facial volume restoration, patient 1 After Renuva facial volume restoration, patient 1
Facial volume restoration. Individual results vary.
Before Renuva facial volume restoration, patient 2 After Renuva facial volume restoration, patient 2
Facial volume restoration. Individual results vary.
Before Renuva hand rejuvenation treatment After Renuva hand rejuvenation treatment
Hand rejuvenation. Individual results vary.

Photographs are of actual patients and are not retouched. Results are not guaranteed and vary from person to person.

Renuva

Renuva® is a cutting-edge injectable treatment that offers fat grafting benefits without surgery. Using an adipose-derived extracellular matrix (ECM), Renuva acts as a scaffold to stimulate your body's natural fat regeneration, replacing lost volume and improving skin texture. Unlike traditional dermal fillers, Renuva is an alternative to fat grafting that integrates seamlessly with your tissue, offering long-lasting, natural-looking results.

This non-surgical, fat grafting alternative is perfect for treating age-related volume loss and contour deficiencies such as under eye regions, and areas like the hollows on sides of cheeks, temples, face, hands, neck, buttocks. Renuva's unique composition, rich in collagens, growth factors, and proteins, enhances skin firmness, elasticity, and overall skin health.

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Allure editorial image showing a model receiving a cosmetic injection near the cheek
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Featured in Allure

A clear-eyed look at Renuva, not just the headline.

"An Under-the-Radar Injectable Could Be the Answer to Filler Fatigue, Ozempic Face, and More"

By Jolene Edgar, January 9, 2025

The feature explains Renuva's donor-tissue origin, gradual remodeling, potential uses, cost, and treatment tradeoffs. It also stresses an important point: Renuva is not reversible, so provider experience and conservative planning matter. [2]

  • Different from HA fillerRenuva does not attract water the way hyaluronic-acid filler does, although temporary swelling and bruising can still occur.
  • Gradual, sometimes subtlePatients may need time, and sometimes more than one session, to judge the result fairly.
  • Not a tool for every goalSoft-tissue restoration is different from creating sharp bone-like definition or treating significant skin laxity.
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V-Lifting with Renuva®

Restore support without chasing an overfilled look.

"Pillow face" is an informal term for a puffy or distorted appearance associated with excess volume, repeated layering, unsuitable material, or placement that does not respect facial anatomy.

Illustrative comparison of an overfilled appearance beside a more balanced V-Lift concept
Illustrative concept, not an actual patient result. Individual treatment plans and outcomes vary.

The SPB philosophy

Lift from structure, not bulk in the center.

The Skin Perfect Brothers V-Lift philosophy favors anatomy-led placement, including support toward the facial periphery when appropriate, rather than repeatedly adding central volume. [4]

Deep, deliberate placementPlan by tissue layer and facial structure rather than treating every hollow the same way.
Balanced cheek volumePreserve the person's proportions, expression, and ethnic identity.
Low water-retention strategyConsider products and locations with swelling behavior in mind.
Regenerative optionsUse Renuva only where native fat normally exists and where a gradual response fits the goal.
The goal is not "more." It is better support.

A good consultation should be willing to say when Renuva, traditional filler, a biostimulator, a skin treatment, or no treatment at all is the more appropriate choice.

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Questions recurring in public patient discussions

"Will I look puffy?"

No. Any early swelling usually settles within about half a day, and the natural look returns with it. Renuva does not hold water the way hyaluronic-acid filler can, so it is not designed to leave a full, cushioned appearance.

"Will I still look like myself?"

Yes. The change is gradual by design. Renuva works with your own tissue over weeks and months rather than adding instant volume, so there is no sudden change in the mirror. You look like yourself, simply more rested.

"Can it be dissolved?"

No, and it is not meant to be. Renuva is remodeled into your own soft tissue rather than sitting in place as a gel, so there is nothing foreign left to dissolve. That is also why placement is planned conservatively from the very first session.

V-Lifting after significant weight loss

Address facial deflation from weight loss.

"Ozempic face" is not a diagnosis. It is a popular term for facial hollowing, deeper folds, or laxity that may become more visible after substantial weight loss, whether or not a GLP-1 medication was used.

Illustrative male visualization of facial volume loss beside a restored-volume concept
Male illustrative concept, not an actual patient before-and-after. Results vary.
Illustrative female visualization of facial volume loss beside a restored-volume concept
Female illustrative concept, not an actual patient before-and-after. Results vary.

Why the face can change

Fat compartments support the skin above them.

When the temples, cheeks, midface, and eye-area support lose volume faster than the skin adapts, the face may look hollow, tired, or older than the person feels. [5]

Restore selectivelyTreat the depleted zone rather than making the entire face fuller.
Consider weight stabilityActive weight change can make timing and expected response less predictable.
Separate volume from laxityRenuva may address soft-tissue volume. It does not remove excess skin or replace a facelift.
Expect gradual changeRenuva is not an instant sculpting gel. Reassessment takes place over months, not days.
A consultation should assess more than hollowness.

Skin laxity, bone structure, current weight-loss trajectory, prior filler, medical history, and your tolerance for a gradual, non-reversible treatment all matter.

Read the Ozempic Face Guide

What prospective patients want answered first

"Should I wait until my weight is stable?"

Bring your timeline to the consultation. Active loss may change facial anatomy and can make the response harder to predict.

"Can skin care replace lost volume?"

Skin care can support the surface, but it does not recreate a depleted fat compartment. The right answer may combine skin and volume strategies.

"Do I need filler or surgery instead?"

It depends on whether the primary issue is volume loss, skin laxity, structural definition, or a combination. One treatment cannot solve every layer.

"How much change should I expect?"

Renuva is often chosen for soft, gradual restoration. Ask how subtle results, repeat sessions, total cost, and timing will be handled.

Close-up of a rested, natural-looking eye area after volume restoration

Renuva® for the eye area

Improving tired eyes due to supporting fat loss.

The under-eye area is supported from below by the fat compartments of the mid-cheek. As those compartments deflate with age or significant weight loss, the step from cheek to lower lid becomes more defined and the hollow beneath the eye starts to catch shadow.

Rebuilding that support in the mid-cheek, rather than filling the hollow directly, softens shadows and fine lines and restores a smoother transition from cheek to lid. The eye area looks more rested without looking treated.

What people notice first

  • Hollowing under the eyeThe tear trough deepens as the supporting fat pad thins, creating a groove that catches shadow.
  • Shadows under the eyeAs mid-cheek support drops away, the hollow beneath the eye catches shadow that concealer cannot fully cover.
  • A more defined lid-to-cheek stepThe transition between the lower lid and the cheek sharpens, which the eye reads as tiredness.
  • A tired look at restThe eye area can look fatigued even when you feel rested, because the change is structural rather than superficial.
  • Fine lines that stand out moreWith less underlying support, fine lines and surface texture around the eye become more visible.
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Under-eye shadows can also come from pigment, skin laxity, fluid retention, or bone structure. A consultation separates these causes before any treatment is recommended, because volume is only one of them.

Treatment planning

Where Skin Perfect Brothers evaluates Renuva.

Renuva is intended for areas where native fat normally exists. Each zone requires an anatomy-specific assessment, and inclusion here does not mean every patient or every sub-area is appropriate.

Temples

Evaluate hollowing and upper-face transition without trying to create rigid, bone-like projection.

Forehead

Assess contour irregularity and native-fat anatomy before considering any treatment.

Eye Area

Restoring mid-cheek volume with Renuva can subtly lift and support the under-eye area, helping soften shadows and fine lines. The result is a smoother transition from cheek to lower lid and a more rested look overall.

Medial Cheek

For select Asian facial profiles, preserve ethnic identity while evaluating balanced central support.

Lateral Cheek

For select Western-profile goals, evaluate side-cheek support without automatically adding central bulk.

Scars & Dimples

Assess depressed scars or dimples where an inadequate adipose matrix contributes to the contour change.

The terms "Asian" and "Western" describe requested planning categories, not fixed anatomy. Facial structure varies person to person, and treatment should never be selected from ethnicity alone.

Step 01

Map the concern

Review photos, prior injections, weight history, medical history, and what "natural" means to you.

Step 02

Match the layer

Separate volume loss, skin quality, laxity, and structural definition so one product is not asked to do everything.

Step 03

Plan the timeline

Discuss gradual change, sessions, expected swelling, cost, alternatives, and the point at which results will be reassessed.

Portrait of Dr. Edwin Kwon, Medical Director at Skin Perfect Brothers
Dr. Edwin Kwon, MDMedical Director, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Your treatment team

Every Renuva plan at SPB is physician-led.

Dr. Kwon completed a combined General Surgery and Plastic Surgery program at UCSF and an Aesthetics Fellowship at USC. He oversees treatment planning at Skin Perfect Brothers, including the anatomy-led approach behind the V-Lift philosophy described on this page.

Not every consultation ends in a prescription for Renuva.

Day-to-day injecting is led by trained specialists under Dr. Kwon's medical supervision, including facial-balance specialist Joseph Liu. A responsible consultation should be willing to recommend a different treatment, or none at all, when that better fits the concern.

Customer testimonials

What actual Renuva® patients say.

Verified outcome excerpts from Renuva's official website, moving slowly from right to left. Drag or swipe to browse at your own pace.

Face
"My face looks so, so, so good. I feel more confident and like there's hope again."
Liza, Age 53
Face
"My biggest thing is that I didn't want to look fake, I just wanted to look like a more refreshed version of me."
Serene, Age 43
Neck
"Six months after my Renuva treatment, my neck was totally smooth. I am completely thrilled with the results."
Denise, Age 57
Hands
"Now I can't see my bones or my veins and my hands don't give me away."
Harriet, Age 64
Depressed Area
"One injection totally fixed the dent. I'm super happy."
Tori, Age 24

Testimonials are from actual patients published on Renuva's official website. They are not presented as Skin Perfect Brothers patient reviews. Excerpts are shortened for display, and individual treatment plans and results vary.

Before you book

Renuva® questions worth asking.

What exactly is Renuva?

Renuva is an allograft adipose matrix made from donated human adipose tissue. It does not contain living donor fat cells. It provides an extracellular-matrix framework in areas where native fat normally exists, and that framework is gradually remodeled as your own cells repopulate the area.

Is Renuva "FDA approved" like a dermal filler?

Renuva is FDA-regulated as a human cell, tissue, and cellular and tissue-based product (HCT/P), under a different framework from FDA-approved drugs and dermal-filler devices. This page intentionally does not call Renuva an "FDA-approved filler."

How is it different from hyaluronic-acid filler?

Hyaluronic-acid filler places a gel for immediate shape or volume and may be dissolvable with an enzyme. Renuva is a donor-derived tissue matrix intended for gradual remodeling in native-fat areas, and it is not reversible with filler-dissolving enzyme.

What are the important safety points?

Renuva is contraindicated for patients with significant allergies manifested by anaphylaxis or severe allergen sensitivity. Potential effects include allergic response, infection, immune response, discoloration, swelling, tenderness, redness, bruising, pain, or irritation. Donor screening and testing reduce, but cannot eliminate, the risk of infectious-disease transmission. Review the current Instructions for Use with a qualified clinician. [3]

Does Renuva replace a facelift?

No. Restoring soft-tissue volume does not remove excess skin or correct significant tissue descent. A responsible consultation should discuss when surgery, another nonsurgical treatment, or no treatment better fits the concern.

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Sources & patient-education notes

Public patient discussions reviewed for recurring questions, not used as medical evidence:

Community posts and comments are anecdotal, may be incomplete, and are not a substitute for clinical evidence or individualized medical advice.

Important: Educational information only, not medical advice. A qualified clinician must determine candidacy. All procedures have risks. Individual results, treatment needs, timing, and longevity vary. Renuva® is a registered trademark of MTF Biologics.