At MilfordMD Cosmetic Dermatology Surgery & Laser Center in Milford, PA, we believe everyone should feel confident in their skin regardless of their age. We are proud to offer many anti-aging treatments to help our clients restore the confidence they had in their youth, including BELOTERO BALANCE. If you’re curious about this FDA-approved anti-aging treatment, keep reading to discover everything you need to know about it.
How Long Does BELOTERO BALANCE Last?
BELOTERO BALANCE results usually last for roughly six months. However, there are several factors that affect the longevity of the results. For example, you can generally expect to enjoy longer-lasting results if you only have mild or moderate cosmetic concerns. Similarly, you can generally expect your results to last longer if you are relatively young and have a healthy diet and lifestyle.
What Can I Do to Extend the Longevity of My Results?
Protect Your Skin From the Sun
There are many things you can do to support the collagen required to keep your skin looking plump. The most effective thing you can do is to protect your skin from the sun. One of the best things you can do to protect your skin from sun damage is to limit sun exposure during times of particularly strong UV radiation.
Another great way to ensure you enjoy your BELOTERO BALANCE results for as long as possible is to make sure that your sunscreen protects against damage from all the sun’s UV rays. Additionally, you should ensure that your sunscreen offers an adequate sun protection factor based on your skin tone, personal medical history, and family medical history.
Stay Hydrated
Making sure that you drink enough water, tea, and coffee every day will also help to extend the longevity of your results. Individual hydration needs vary, but men often need to drink around a gallon of hydrating fluids daily. Women tend to need to drink roughly half this amount. If you find yourself struggling to stay hydrated, you may find meeting your hydration needs easier if you add more water-rich fruits and vegetables to your diet, like oranges and spinach.
Eat Nutritiously
The collagen that your skin needs to stay looking young, tight, and smooth can also be supported with a nutritious diet. For example, you can benefit the appearance of your skin by making sure you get your recommended daily allowance of vitamin C every day. You can also support your collagen by ensuring that you eat plenty of protein every day.
Don’t Smoke
Not smoking is another very effective step you can take to extend the longevity of your results. Nicotine consumption is bad for the health and appearance of your skin for many reasons. For example, it can increase blood pressure, decreasing the flow of oxygen to the skin. As another example, it can slow the rate at which your skin produces more collagen.
Am I a Good Candidate for This Treatment?
This treatment may be suitable for you if you are concerned about the appearance of moderate or severe facial wrinkles, like nasolabial folds. Usually, this injectable dermal filler is used to improve the appearance of the midface, but there are many other applications. For example, you may qualify for this treatment if you are concerned about:
- Your cheekbone contours
- The symmetry of your lips
- Your lip volume
- Gaunt cheeks
- Under eye bags
- Marionette lines
- Sagging jowls
Who Shouldn’t Consider This Treatment?
You should not consider treatment with this hyaluronic acid-based dermal filler if you are concerned about dynamic wrinkles or folds. If you have such cosmetic concerns, you will be a better fit for anti-aging surgery or injectable muscle relaxants. You also should not consider this treatment if you suffer from certain medical conditions, like:
- Bleeding disorders
- Skin infections
- Heart disorders
- Autoimmune disorders
Am I a Good Candidate for Injectable Muscle Relaxants?
You may be considered a good candidate for BOTOX, Dysport, XEOMIN, or Jeuveau injections if you are experiencing such cosmetic concerns as forehead folds, glabellar lines, crow’s feet, or bunny lines. If you have such concerns, an initial consultation is required to determine which of these treatments is right for you.
What Should I Expect After My Treatment Session?
After your injections are administered, you can generally expect that you will be able to return to work. However, exceptions apply. There are several things you will need to avoid during the first 24 hours following your treatment. Depending on the nature of your job, you may need to take the rest of the day off.
Three of the most important things to avoid after treatment are strenuous activity, extensive heat exposure, and prolonged sun exposure. Additionally, it is very important that you do not consume alcoholic beverages, tobacco products, or blood-thinning drugs or supplements for 24 hours post-treatment.
How Soon Can I Expect to See My Desired Results?
You should not expect to be able to see your desired results for roughly two to three weeks after your treatment. However, you will most likely be able to see an immediate improvement in the appearance of your treatment area. This is partially due to the injected gel volumizing the targeted area. Your skin will also look plumper because the hyaluronic acid draws an incredible amount of water to the area and keeps it there due to its hydrophilic nature.
What Can I Do to See My Final Results Faster?
The results of this treatment are derived from extra collagen being produced in the targeted areas. Therefore, you need to support the efficiency of your skin’s collagen production process to see your desired results as quickly as possible.
There are many things you can do to help your skin produce collagen as quickly as possible. For example, you can make sure that you are drinking enough water every day. Additionally, you can help yourself see your desired results as quickly as possible by eating nutrient-rich foods. Specifically, you should make sure that you are eating enough protein, zinc, and vitamin C every day.
What Should I Expect My Treatment to Be Like?
You can expect a quick, comfortable treatment. Your injection session should not take much longer than 15 or 20 minutes if you only have a couple of concerns that need to be corrected. Even if you have many severe concerns, your session should take no longer than an hour.
Before your injections are administered, we will ensure your treatment goes smoothly by verifying that there is no skin irritation at the planned injection sites. We will also sterilize the treatment areas. Then, we will administer the ideal dose of hyaluronic acid into the targeted areas. You should not expect to feel any pain or discomfort during your treatment because we use a tiny needle to administer the gel.
Schedule Your Initial Consultation Today
You can generally expect your BELOTERO BALANCE results to last for six months. However, this can vary based on diet, lifestyle choices, and other factors. To extend the longevity of your results, you should stay hydrated and eat plenty of nutritious foods. If you think you could benefit from this treatment, schedule an evaluation with us now at MilfordMD Cosmetic Dermatology Surgery & Laser Center in Milford, PA.
