BELOTERO is an FDA-approved injectable dermal filler designed to fill in infraorbital hollows. If you have moderate or severe lines running from your nose to your mouth, this injectable may be a good fit for you. Today, our aesthetic experts at The Mack Cosmetic Center in Tampa, FL are giving you the lowdown on this safe, effective treatment to help you determine if it can help you improve your appearance. Let’s get started.
How Quickly Does BELOTERO Start Working?
BELOTERO starts working immediately. You will see an initial improvement in your appearance as soon as your treatment is complete, and you can generally expect to see your desired results within two to three weeks. How quickly your desired results become apparent depends on how quickly your skin can produce enough extra collagen to augment your lips, fill in your nasolabial folds, or address your other concerns.
Other Frequently Asked Questions Answered
How Can I Help My Skin Produce Collagen Faster?
To facilitate more efficient collagen production, you must stay hydrated. Your skin needs ample water to produce collagen. Your skin also needs adequate amounts of several nutrients, including three types of amino acids, zinc, and vitamin C. To help ensure you are nourished enough to produce collagen efficiently, try to eat a serving of fruits and vegetables with each meal and consume lots of protein.
You can also help facilitate faster results by limiting your consumption of alcohol and caffeine. These substances can dehydrate your body and skin when they are consumed in excess. Also, you should limit your exposure to UV radiation. UV damage is the leading cause of premature skin aging due to how detrimental it is to collagen.
What Do I Need To Do Before My Appointment?
Before your injection session, you need to attend an initial consultation to discuss your concerns, goals, and health. During this consultation, we will determine if you are a good candidate for this treatment by ensuring it will be effective and safe. The FDA has only indicated this injectable dermal filler for the treatment of volume loss-related concerns in certain regions of the face.
During this consultation, we will also give you a complete list of preparation instructions you must follow before your injection session. Some of the most important preparation steps to take include avoiding the consumption of alcohol, tobacco products, and blood-thinning pharmaceuticals, like ibuprofen and fish oil supplements. You also need to avoid waxing, tweezing, or using depilatory cream in the treatment areas.
Who Shouldn’t Get This Treatment?
You should not receive this treatment if you have a history of anaphylaxis or are allergic to gram-positive bacterial proteins. You also will not be able to get this treatment if you are nursing or pregnant. Furthermore, you will not be able to get this treatment if you have inflammation, an active skin infection, or other irritation in the injection areas at the time of your appointment.
Additionally, you may be considered a poor fit for this treatment if you have ever developed a keloid scar. Also, you should not get this treatment if you suffer from certain medical conditions, like hemophilia or poorly controlled diabetes.
What Do I Need To Do After My Appointment?
After your injection session, you must avoid strenuous activity for 24 hours. Similarly, for 24 hours after treatment, you need to avoid extensive exposure to heat and sunlight. Furthermore, you may not consume aspirin, NSAIDs, or alcoholic beverages for 24 hours post-treatment. It is also important that you drink plenty of water and eat nutritious foods. Remember, your diet plays an important role in the development of your results.
How Long Can I Expect the Results of My Treatment to Last?
Generally, you can expect to enjoy your BELOTERO results for six to 18 months depending on the specific formula chosen, the areas being treated, and other factors. If you opt for the BALANCE formula to treat lines and thin lips, you should be able to go six months between treatments while enjoying your desired results. You can go up to a year between treatments if the SOFT formula is administered to treat your mouth and lips.
What Can I Do to Make My Results Last Longer?
To ensure your results last as long as possible, you need to take excellent care of your skin. Establishing and maintaining a good skincare routine is one of the best ways to do this. You should moisturize your skin once or twice per day with an occlusive moisturizer and wear sunscreen every day. Additionally, you should keep your skin clean with a gentle facial cleanser rather than body wash with potentially irritating chemicals.
Another highly effective way to improve the durability of your results is to limit your consumption of alcohol and caffeine. Women should have no more than one alcoholic beverage daily, and men should limit their alcohol consumption to two drinks daily. You can also extend the longevity of your results by getting plenty of protein and micronutrients in your diet while limiting your consumption of inflammatory foods.
Can This Treatment Be Combined With Others?
BELOTERO can be combined with an injectable muscle relaxant, like BOTOX, to help you achieve your aesthetic goals. While the former is highly effective for the treatment of concerns caused by volume loss, it is not indicated for the treatment of concerns caused by overactive muscles.
BOTOX, on the other hand, is effective for the treatment of muscle-related cosmetic concerns. By relaxing overactive muscles the neuromodulator can treat crow’s feet, forehead and brow lines, and chin and lip problems.
Look and Feel Your Best
BELOTERO starts working as soon as it is injected, and you will be able to see an improvement in the treated areas as soon as your treatment is complete, and the final results will develop over the next few weeks. To discover if this treatment can help you improve your appearance and self-confidence, schedule an appointment with us at The Mack Cosmetic Center in Tampa, FL today.