SMD is very excited to introduce a new facial filler to our portfolio: The RHA® Collection of fillers. This Hyaluronic Acid based filler is the newest filler innovation on the market in the United States, and at SMD, we’re one of the first to offer it in Marin!
The most unique aspect of RHA® is that it is the most elastic filler available that integrates with your tissue really well and moves with you. There is both stretch and plasticity — the ability to return to its natural shape — so it is more resilient in adapting to facial movements and may provide a more natural look at rest and in motion. This is achieved by way of a gentle manufacturing process to preserve the natural structure of HA and there is less chemical modification as a result.
As a result of RHA®’s flexibility and performance, it is the first FDA approved Hyaluronic Acid filler for dynamic wrinkles and folds for a more naturally integrated look. And when we say dynamic, we are referring to the wrinkles that appear when we express emotions. They are caused by the contraction of muscles that are attached to overlying skin, and you will notice them when you smile, laugh, cry, or frown. These wrinkles can fade as quickly as they appear.
Our board certified dermatologists use RHA® on most areas of the face where dynamic movement is most prominent. Dr. Smith says: “The beauty of this filler is that it settles in much faster and integrates into tissue better; it moves seamlessly with our expressions!”