As we age, facial wrinkles and folds appear in areas of the face which move repetitively, these are called dynamic wrinkles. The RHA® Collection of designer fillers were approved by FDA as the first and only range of FDA-approved dermal fillers for correction of dynamic wrinkles. This excellence of Swiss science is designed to adapt to the dynamic demands of the face, for a look that’s beautiful at rest and flawless in motion. The RHA® Collection is only made available in select practices in the U.S. with a reputation for providing exceptional patient treatment outcomes and Wang Plastic Surgery is proud to be one of the select practices to offer the RHA® Collection in its Pasadena, Santa Ana, and Inland Empire offices.
The RHA® Collection has already enjoyed years of success and widely used by aesthetic experts outside of the US since 2015. The RHA® was developed by an innovative Swiss company, TEOXANE, the third largest hyaluronic acid-based pharmaceutical company in the world. TEOXANE was founded in 2013 by a leading expert in the field of beauty and aesthetics, Madame Valerie Taupin, who co-created the dermal filler Juvéderm® two decades ago. Madame Taupin saw limitations with traditional hyaluronic acid (HA) fillers: they were engineered with high degree of chemical modification. She directed her research team to design a HA filler to more closely mimic HA in the skin - this introduced the latest filler innovation in the market: RHA® Collection. The fillers are designed with a crosslinking method that preserves the hyaluronic acid (HA) network to more closely mimic natural HA found in the skin. The gels have a unique combination of stretch and dynamic strength that makes it resilient enough to accompany, rather than endure, the demands of a constantly moving face.
Now is a great time to schedule a dermal filler consultation with Dr. Wang at our plastic surgery offices, serving Southern California including Pasadena, Arcadia and the Inland Empire. You can request a consultation online or call Wang Plastic Surgery at (888) 360-6688 today to schedule your appointment.
How is the RHA® Collection different than other dermal fillers?
The RHA® Collection of hyaluronic acid fillers are the only FDA-approved hyaluronic acid fillers for dynamic wrinkles and folds. Like other HA dermal fillers, RHA® is made from hyaluronic acid—but RHA® is different, because it’s made differently. RHA® uses a gentle manufacturing process. This process helps preserve the natural structure of the HA, helping it mimic the natural HA found in your skin. RHA® is the latest advancement in HA filler technology, purposely designed to perform in the most dynamic areas of the face without looking stiff or unnatural.
What’s in the RHA® Collection?
The US FDA approved RHA® 2, RHA® 3, and RHA® 4 products, which include lidocaine. The difference between RHA® 2, 3, and 4 is the amount of crosslinking in each, with RHA® 4 having the most (making it ideal for injection into the deep dermis to superficial subcutaneous tissue) and RHA® 2 having the least. Unlike fillers that tend to be stiffer and stay in one place, RHA® integrates with your tissues and moves with your facial muscles, so when you smile and then relax your face, talk, or emote, it appears more natural. The Resilient Hyaluronic Acid (RHA®) will effectively smooth facial wrinkles and folds, such as nasolabial folds, while still allowing for facial movement.
How are the RHA® Collection of dermal fillers used?
Indications for use in adults (over age 21 years) are:
- RHA® 2 and RHA® 3 are indicated for injection into the mid-to-deep dermis for the correction of moderate-to-severe dynamic facial wrinkles and folds.
- • RHA® 4 is indicated for injection into the deep dermis to superficial subcutaneous tissue for the correction of moderate-to-severe dynamic facial wrinkles and folds.
In Europe, the RHA Collection is branded as Teosyal, and the Teosyal Redensity II is being widely used as tear trough dermal filler treatment to help improve concerns with eye bags, sunken, dark circles around the eye area and tired looking eyes.
How are RHA® treatments performed?
RHA® injections are performed using very small needles so pain is minimal and topical anesthetic can be used to reduce any discomfort?
How long do RHA® treatments take?
RHA® treatments typically take 30 minutes at our Southern California plastic surgery office located in Pasadena, Upland, and Santa Ana.
What results can I expect?
Results are immediately noticed in the treatment areas with optimal results being seen within the following weeks. There is no downtime associated with RHA®.
How long will the RHA® dermal fillers last?
The effects of dermal filler can last anywhere from three months to two years, depending on the product and treatment area, but the RHA collection is approved to last up to 15 months
This non-surgical option has become very popular in Pasadena, Upland and Santa Ana, especially with men and women who want to enjoy the benefits of a more youthful appearance without going under the knife. If you are in Pasadena, La Cañada Flintridge, San Marino, and would like to learn which RHA® filler(s) is the best treatment option for you, please contact Wang Plastic Surgery Pasadena Office. Wang Plastic Surgery Upland also receives RHA® patients from Claremont, Rancho Cucamonga, Montclair, Riverside, and Chino in the San Bernardino County. We also offer RHA® treatments for patients from Brea, Yorba Linda, Anaheim, Irvine, Costa Mesa and Newport in our Santa Ana Office. Please request a consultation online or call us at (888) 360-6688 today to schedule your appointment.
