BELOTERO® BALANCE with Lidocaine

What is BELOTERO® BALANCE?

Made of sodium hyaluronate, BELOTERO® BALANCE is a high performance dermal filler that helps to correct the appearance of moderate skin folds, lines and wrinkles on the face. Furthermore, BELOTERO® is effective against atrophic skin scars. Doctors also use this filler to augment the lips for improved definition. BELOTERO® is a product of Anteis SA (which operates under the parent company Merz Pharma).

What are the features of this product?

• Established safety profile: No pre-treatment allergy test is needed, as BELOTERO® BALANCE has a non-animal origin. It is not associated with any immunogenic reactions. This formula is FDA-approved.
• Monophasic in nature: The monophasic hyaluronic acid in BELOTERO® has a higher skin volume creating ability compared to other biphasic fillers.

What accessories/items come with BELOTERO® BALANCE?

• 1 pre-filled syringe
• 2 sterile 27G1/2” needles
• 2 sterile 30G1/2” needles
• 2 traceability labels
• 1 package insert

How does this product work?

The hyaluronic acid in BELOTERO® BALANCE binds with water in the skin, subtly filling in wrinkles and lines. Lidocaine (alternatively known as lignocaine) is able to induce local anesthesia through the inhibition of voltage gated sodium channels. This helps to alleviate injection-related pain and skin discomfort.

What are the ingredients?

• Cross- linked sodium hyaluronate (22.5 mg/mL)
• 3.0 mg lidocaine hydrochloride (BELOTERO® BALANCE w/lidocaine only)
• Phosphate buffer

How long do the results last?

BELOTERO® BALANCE can usually last six months. However, this may vary based on a range of patient-related factors.

What is the expected recovery time for my patients?

Belotero filler injection is minimally invasive and generally does not cause any downtime.

What are some important safety tips to follow wen using this product?

• Avoid administering BELOTERO® BALANCE into any skin areas with cutaneous problems of an infectious/inflammatory type (e.g., herpes and acne).
• Avoid injecting BELOTERO® BALANCE into the blood vessels.
• BELOTERO® BALANCE is contraindicated in patients who are pregnant or breastfeeding.

What are the most common side effects?

• Stinging
• Redness
• Itching
• Edema
• Pain