What are RENÚ® VOICE and RENÚ® GEL?
RENÚ® VOICE and RENÚ® GEL is are both injectable implants. RENÚ® VOICE contains microspheres of calcium hydroxylapatite (CaHA), a biocompatible material, suspended in a hydro-gel carrier. RENU® VOICE and RENÚ® GEL are both designed to replace volume loss in the tissue of your vocal folds. These injections assist in bringing the folds closer together aiding in the restoration of your voice for long term improvement.
What will I experience during and after my RENÚ® VOICE and/or RENÚ® GEL procedure?
In most cases the RENÚ® VOICE and/or RENÚ® GEL procedure will occur in your physicians office or treatment clinic. You will be made comfortable with the use of either a topical or local anesthetic for your treatment. This process takes about 15 – 20 minutes during which time you will be assisting your doctor by making sounds resulting in the improvement of your voice quality.
Is surgery a better option?
Only your physician should make the evaluation and recommendation for surgery. If surgery is required, it does demand that you go to an operating room and receive general anesthesia and recovery. RENÚ® VOICE and RENÚ® GEL injections are a non-surgical option provided in your physician's office.
Schedule a time to talk to your physician about RENÚ® VOICE and/or RENÚ® GEL to see if vocal fold injections are the right option for you.
Important RENÚ® VOICE and RENÚ® GEL are FDA-cleared for vocal fold medialization and vocal fold insufficiency. After injection, patients may experience transient throat soreness, bruising, swelling, or other local side effects. More rare side effects may include over-injection or under-injection that may require repeated intervention, and as with any injection there may be a risk of infection.