RHA Dermal Fillers

RHA Dermal Filler Overview

RHA stands for “resilient hyaluronic acid,” which is the key ingredient in this filler. Most dermal fillers are made of hyaluronic acid (HA), but the way the HA is formulated for RHA fillers makes RHA fillers more adaptable to facial movements. RHA fillers moisturize, volumize, and give structure to your skin, without restricting your movements. RHA fillers add natural volume to your skin, allowing the product to move with your expressions.

RHA fillers treat dynamic wrinkles, which are wrinkles that appear when you make normal facial expressions like smiling or when you repeat actions like chewing or talking. When you are young, these wrinkles fade when your face is at rest, but as you age, they remain. Dr. Miller offers the complete family of RHA Dermal Fillers at our Manhattan office, injecting them into the mid-to-deep dermis or deep dermis to superficial subcutaneous tissue, to target dynamic wrinkles you’re seeking to minimize.

RHA 2

RHA 2 is intended for moderate dynamic wrinkles, so if your wrinkles are just beginning to appear, this might be the filler you need. It is injected into the mid-to-deep dermis to treat dynamic wrinkles of the upper face:

• Forehead lines
• Crow’s feet
• Glabella lines

It can also be used as a lip filler as well as a treatment for wrinkles and lines around the mouth.

RHA 3

This RHA Dermal Filler is formulated to treat severe dynamic wrinkles:

• Nasolabial folds (vertical lines extending from the nose to the mouth)
• Perioral lines (vertical lines about the upper lip)

RHA 3 can also work well for lip and cheek augmentation, as it’s injected into the mid-to-deep dermis.

RHA 4

This final RHA filler is the most robust of the RHA family. RHA 4 can be injected the deepest, into the deep dermis to superficial subcutaneous tissue of the face, allowing it to correct deep skin depressions where volume has been lost or wrinkles have formed in the cheeks and midface.

RHA Dermal Filler Procedure

An RHA Dermal Filler appointment is similar to other dermal filler injection sessions. Dr. Miller will examine your skin and facial anatomy while discussing your concerns. He will guide you through the NatraLook process to help you better understand your facial anatomy and options for cosmetic treatment.

For your injections, Dr. Miller uses the smallest possible needles in our Manhattan office, ensuring the highest level of comfort possible. RHA fillers also contain a small amount of lidocaine, a local anesthetic, to minimize discomfort. We also offer topical numbing cream and ProNox (laughing gas) if you would like. You will most likely see the results of your treatment immediately. To learn more about RHA dermal fillers, please visit fda.gov. 

FAQs

Am I a good candidate for an RHA Dermal Filler?

You could be a good candidate for RHA dermal filler injections if you are 22 years or older and would like to diminish aging symptoms with a quick, relatively comfortable treatment. Patients with moderate to severe wrinkles and volume loss can benefit from RHA fillers.

Are RHA Dermal Filler injections painful?

Most patients who have received RHA filler treatments say dermal filler injections are very tolerable, and some even say they didn’t feel anything during their treatment session. The low level of pain is due to the tiny needles Dr. Miller uses, the lidocaine that is part of the fillers, and Dr. Miller’s experience and skill in injecting them. You may request topical numbing cream, ice, or ProNox before your treatment.

What is recovery for an injection session like?

Most patients do not need to take time to recover after a treatment session. You will likely be able to return to regular activities immediately after your treatment. Mild redness, swelling, or bruising at the injection sites may occur, so consider scheduling your treatments at least two weeks prior to any special event.

How do I know what dermal filler treatment is best for me?

During your consultation, Dr. Miller will recommend the best options for you, according to your goals and budget.

Schedule Your Consultation in NYC Today

If you would like to treat your dynamic wrinkles with RHA Dermal Fillers, or if you would like to learn more about your options for treatment, contact our Manhattan office to schedule your consultation.