Belotero FAQ

Belotero is an injectable filler that is used to smooth moderate-to-severe etched-in lines and wrinkles in you lower face. Upon injection, it quickly and evenly integrates into your skin.

No, Belotero is totally different. It fills in areas within the skin to reduce the depth of wrinkles, lines, and folds. The skin remains mobile and flexible, with a natural look, feel, and movement.

Belotero is a hyaluronic acid injectable filler designed to integrate into facial skin tissue. The unique manufacturing process for Belotero yields a soft and cohesive gel that, once injected, instantly fills the skin to help smooth moderate-to-severe etched-in lines and wrinkles in the lower face.

While the product is versatile enough to handle moderate nasolabial folds (smile lines), lines around the mouth, and chin wrinkles, it may be an ideal option for treating delicate areas such as etched-in vertical lip lines (thin lines that appear above and around the lips).

Belotero works immediately upon treatment, smoothing etched-in lines and wrinkles, such as vertical lip lines above and around your lips.

Individual results may vary, but Belotero may last 6 months or more. Some facts that affect how long it lasts are the amount of product used and the area it is injected into. In areas that experience a lot of movement due to eating, talking, and smiling, the product may not last as long as other less active areas.

Just as wrinkles and folds vary from face to face, so does the amount of Belotero needed per treatment. It’s very individual—it depends on the amount of correction desired, the number of areas to be treated, and other factors. Once you meet with your provider at Wilkes Rejuvenation MD to discuss your individual needs, we can give you a better estimate.

Belotero is made of a substance called hyaluronic acid, a natural component of skin. Hyaluronic acid binds to water, making it an ideal product for correcting wrinkles and folds, as it binds with the skin’s own water.

The hyaluronic acid in Belotero is specially formulated in a proprietary process to create a uniquely smooth and cohesive gel. This injectable gel blends into the natural structure of you skin, filling etched-in lines and wrinkles and creating a smooth, natural look and feel.

As with all injectable treatments, there can be discomfort associated with the procedure. If you have concerns, discuss them with your healthcare provider, because there are effective ways to manage this during treatment.

Belotero is injected into the skin in a simple, quick treatment performed by a licensed healthcare provider using a fine-gauge needle. You can either sit of recline during treatment and the aftercare is minimal.

Belotero is FDA-approved and undergone testing in a clinical study to demonstrate its safety.

Common side effects include: mild irritation, swelling, itching, redness, bruising, or tenderness at the injection site. These side effects typically resolve on their own. If any of these side effects persist for more than 7 days, contact your healthcare provider immediately.

There is very little to no downtime associated with a Belotero treatment. In fact, most patients return to their normal, daily activities right after their visit. Every patient is unique, so be sure to discuss your place during a consultation with your healthcare provider.