Considered as lunchtime procedures, these twin injectables from Merz Aesthetics work either independently or together to add volume to the face, diminish the appearance of fine lines and even deep-seated wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and texture, and give the skin a dewy, radiant glow from within no topical creams and potions can achieve. Both proven safe and effective, their effects can last from 12 to 18 months.
By Alex Y. Vergara
Are you ready to welcome a younger, fresher and more relaxed version of yourself in 2025 without going under the knife? Merz Aesthetics, the global company behind some of the most cutting-edge aesthetic treatments, provides two more options to help you in your quest to age gracefully.
Under the brand names Belotero and Radiesse, the twin injectables which consist mainly of hyaluronic acid (in the case of Belotero) in different consistencies, can work independently but can also be paired for a more synergistic effect.
They’re now widely offered in many of the country’s leading beauty clinic chains, including Kamiseta Skin, The Aivee Clinic and Luminisce, to address a host of age-related problems on the face, including deep-seated wrinkles, sagging facial muscles, dry skin and lack of radiance.
Volume to the face
They don’t address melasma and other unsightly skin discolorations that also come with aging. Their real beauty, especially in the case of Belotero, is their ability to add much-needed volume to the face. As a person ages, one tends to lose volume on the face, resulting in a gaunt, haggard appearance.
Apart from their ability to add natural-looking volume to gaunt, bony faces, Radiesse, as its name implies, imparts the skin with a youthful and radiant glow from within that even the best and most expensive topical moisturizers are unable to achieve. It’s formulated with calcium hydroxylapatite microspheres, a naturally occurring mineral found in the body.
Apart from giving your facial skin that inner glow, Radiesse is said to promote the production of collagen responsible for improving skin structure, elasticity and thickness, resulting in a more elastic and voluminous skin. Its makers also claim that it “sustains long-term support for healthy, new tissues.”
Unlike Belotero, Radiesse is injected into the skin, usually in small amounts, with a very fine needle or cannula. The treatment duration will depend on the number of treatment areas.
Posistioned by Merz as the “only biostimulator with a unique non-inflammatory mechanism of action,” Radiesse regenerates five key components of your skin, as well as provides an immediate lift and contour, for healthy and younger-looking skin.
Collagen and elastin stimulator
As a fully biodegradable dermal treatment, Radiesse is designed to be absorbed by your body over time. Its active ingredient known as CaHa microspheres will stimulate the natural production of collagen, elastin and other key skin components by your own body.
And since they’re both lunchtime procedures, these twin injectables, depending on the number of problem areas, can be administered by a seasoned doctor in less than an hour. Except for the possibility of redness and slight bruising, the twin procedures hardly show any downtime. The patient can either choose to attend an event or return to work, say, in the afternoon or evening, or rest for a day or so before going about his or her regular business.
Do these injectable dermal fillers hurt? According to a Belotero product brochure, there may be slight discomfort while the filler is being injected into the skin, but it can be minimized with the application of an anesthetic cream before the treatment to provide comfort and relief to the patient.
And the best news is, the Belotero range of fillers comes with lidocaine to reduce the sensation of pain and maximize your comfort. During treatment session, the product brochure added, Belotero is injected into the specific area of the skin to be treated, typically using a very fine needle or cannula.
Belotero’s many variants
As far as variants go, the Belotero Volume Lidocaine restores facial volume on the cheeks and chin for a natural balance of features. The Belotero Balance Lidocaine, on the other hand, smooths nasolabial folds or smile lines for skin that feels and looks natural.
Hyaluronic acid is broken down within the skin over a period of months, eventually leaving no trace of the filler. It is also reversible – if your doctor decides to dissolve the material, he or she can do so by introducing an enzyme to dissolve it.
To be more specific, the filler gradually subsides, and its effects can last from 12 to 18 months. Patients as young as 25 to 30 years old can, depending on the problem areas, benefit from Belotero and Radiesse. As in all beauty procedures involving injectables, it’s best to seek professional medical advice from seasoned doctors connected with reputable beauty clinic chains.
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