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Belotero Balance Dermal Filler 

Belotero Balance is an FDA approved dermal filler medical spa treatment which is useful in addressing moderate to severe wrinkles and folds on the face. The dermal filler contains Hyaluronic Acid (HA) which helps in restoring volume in the soft tissues of the face. Over time, HA helps in reducing superficial folds, lines, and wrinkles.

Your injection provider will inform you about the various aspects of the procedure during the pre-treatment consultation. They will also talk about all estimated costs.

plastic surgeon Dr. David Kim provides Belotero facial filler injections to patients in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, CA, and surrounding communities.

Cost Analysis in Comparison with Results

Belotero Balance is manufactured by Merz Pharmaceuticals. The manufacturer states that the innovative dermal filler injection is useful in filling a void in the market which is presently not met by other HA based injectables. The dermal filler can address superficial lines without leaving a bluish hue. This usually tends to occur with other HA based dermal fillers.

The bluish hue occurs when HA is injected within superficial skin layers. The compound reflects light when injected close to the skin surface. Belotero injection costs are dependent on the type, location, and number of targeted wrinkles and lines. Results of the treatment can sustain for anywhere between 6 months to a year.

This makes the dermal filler most cost effective as compared to other dermal fillers that provide results for just 3 to 6 months. The best part about the dermal filler treatment is that hyaluronidase injection can reverse the results. Hyaluronidase is an HA dissolving enzyme, which can dissolve the Belotero injectable.

Cost Factors to Consider

Belotero treatment costs can differ between two patients and practices for the following reasons:

Practice location

Cost of living index tends to differ between states and cities. This can affect the price of everything, including cosmetic procedures.

Quality Standards

Different practices may follow different standards of quality and care. This can affect the overall financial ramifications of the procedure – of any procedure or treatment.

Treatment Extent

The extent of the treatment may differ among patients. Belotero Balance gel amount may differ depending on the targeted area. Providers may calculate the overall dollar amount based on the amount of gel used or on a per-syringe basis.

Options for Financing and Insurance

Belotero Balance injectables is an aesthetic anti-aging treatment procedure. This means the procedural costs will not be covered by your health insurance provider. In rare cases, your physician may prescribe the procedure as a medical necessity. In such a scenario, the sticker price of the procedure may be covered under your medical insurance policy.

You should know that there are several financing options if you want to pay for the procedure upfront. You can always borrow from friends and family or extend credit card payments. You can also pick up a loan from medical care financing company. You should ask the administrative staff for guidance on the right financing options.

Cosmetic surgeon Dr. David Kim receives patients from Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, CA, and nearby areas for innovative and advanced med spa treatments as well as plastic surgery procedures.

Schedule a Consultation with Beverly Hills California Plastic Surgeon Dr. Kim

For more information on the surgical and non-surgical procedures and treatments by Cosmetic Plastic Surgeons Dr. David Kim and Dr. Eugene Kim.  Click here to contact us today.

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Serving Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, West Hollywood, Orange County, Southern California and surrounding areas.

Dermal Filler

Belotero Balance dermal filler is useful for mitigating signs of facial aging. The medical spa treatment can effectively reduce lines and wrinkles in the mouth and lip area. It also helps in smoothing out moderate to severe forms of nasolabial folds.

plastic surgeon Dr. David Kim provides Belotero facial filler injections to patients in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, CA, and surrounding locations.

Key Benefits Belotero Balance

Belotero Balance is a clinically proven treatment that is safe, effective, and FDA proven. These are a few benefits of this dermal filler:

Belotero Balance Works beneath the Skin

Hyaluronic Acid (HA) is a key ingredient in this dermal filler. HA is known to integrate seamlessly and entirely within the skin. The dermal filler works within deeper tissue layers of the skin and helps in restoring volume from the inside out. The formulation doesn’t just reduce the appearance of wrinkles and facial lines. It also helps in treating vertical lines around the mouth corners and lips.

Belotero Balance is created using the unique Cohesive Polydensified Matrix (CPM) process, which allows the formula to be:

Areas of Treatment

Belotero Balance can be used in the following areas with successful results:

Nasolabial Folds

Nasolabial folds refer to vertical lines which run from the corner of the mouth to the nose. These lines can become more significant as you grow older causing unappealing shadows. Belotero Balance helps in smoothing out these moderate-to-severe nasolabial folds to result in a tighter and youthful looking skin.

Vertical Lip Lines

Belotero Balance dermal filler addresses vertical lines and wrinkles around the lips in an effective and quick fashion. Patients can enjoy a more youthful looking skin which has a natural feel and movement.

Corner Lines of the Mouth

Belotero Balance helps in plumping out the mouth corners which helps in reducing wrinkles and lines.

Chin Wrinkles

Belotero Balance dermal filler is one of the best options for reducing deep furrows and lines in the chin. The treatment provides patients with a visibly younger and smoother looking skin that enhances the overall appearance.

Patients can notice a visible difference in the facial appearance after just one treatment session. The dermal gel addresses tiny gaps within the skin surface and helps in enhancing the facial appearance.

Belotero Balance Results are Sustainable

Individual results may differ depending on the extent of treatment, area of treatment and unique aesthetic goals. However, results usually stay for anywhere from 6 months to a year. Quantity of the product and area treated can impact the sustainability of the results. Inactive facial areas sustain results for a longer period of time.

Cosmetic surgeon Dr. David Kim receives patients from Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, CA, and nearby areas for innovative and advanced med spa treatments as well as plastic surgery procedures.

Schedule a Consultation with Beverly Hills California Plastic Surgeon Dr. Kim

For more information on the surgical and non-surgical procedures and treatments by Cosmetic Plastic Surgeons Dr. David Kim and Dr. Eugene Kim.  Click here to contact us today.

Also visit drdavidkim.com

Serving Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, West Hollywood, Orange County, Southern California and surrounding areas.

Getting a facelift can be exciting. You’re going to have a more youthful, vibrant, bright, contoured look to your face. Not only are you now looking ten years younger, but you know you’ll be able to enjoy the results for years to come.

It’s important to note, however, that a facelift doesn’t stop time altogether. While you’ll look younger for years after your procedure, you’ll still continue to age.

The good news is that there are several things you can do to prolong your facelift results and postpone the time when you might need to consider a second procedure.

You know you are in the hands of an outstanding plastic surgeon who’s extremely well trained and experienced. But you’re probably curious about what to expect during the recovery and what you can do to get the best results in the future and in the shortest amount of time.

To get the most out of your facelift, make your recovery faster, and prolong the benefits, keep reading!

Prepare for After Your Surgery

While you will arrange for some help around the house in the initial day or two of your recovery, your additional preparation before the day of your surgery should include:

Stock up with healthy groceries:

Get clothing ready:

Prepare your resting space:

Essential items to keep nearby:

After Facial Cosmetic Surgery

Minimize Swelling and Bleeding

Unfortunately, the swelling and bruising that follow a facelift tend to get worse before the healing begins. To ease the discomfort, try these remedies:

Take Care of Your Sutures

Wash your suture lines gently twice a day with baby shampoo.

Cleanse and Moisturize

Once the bandages have been removed, gently wash your incisions with soap and water three times a day, using a mild antibacterial cleanser to prevent bacteria build-up.

Your surgeon may have also provided an antibiotic ointment. Follow his advice on how best to use it.

Be sure to moisturize to reduce scarring, making sure your skin and the incisions never feel dry.

Go Easy on the Makeup

You might need to wait two or three weeks for the bruising and swelling to have subsided and be sure you have no open wounds before applying any makeup.

Eat a Healthy Diet

Focus on eating fresh whole foods cooked at home. Omega-3 fatty acids, like those found in fatty fish, can reduce inflammation and are an excellent source of Vitamin E. Not only can they help keep skin supple and moisturized, but the zinc also found in fatty fish can aid in healing.

Protein is essential for scar recovery, and the best options are lean meats, fish, and beans.

Make sure you drink enough water.

Go Easy on the Exercise

Wait for at least two weeks after your surgery before starting any strenuous activity and start slowly.

Avoid straining or lifting as this can lead to bleeding and excessive scar formation.

Skip the Sun

Not only does the sun damage the skin in general, but vulnerable incision lines and scars are even more at risk. Wear a hat and use a strong 30+ SPF sunscreen even on days you don’t plan to be outdoors.

Avoid Smoking

Starting to smoke again after your facelift can speed up the aging process and shorten the duration of your results. Smoking interferes with healing and how your face will look after surgery.

Make Skincare a Priority

It’s essential to continue with your skincare routine after your facelift since keeping your skin exfoliated and moisturized will help keep it looking youthful for longer.

Touch-Up Your Results with Injectables

Routine treatments with cosmetic injectables are a part of many facelift patients’ post-op regimens and help them to extend the life of their facelift results. Botox and dermal fillers can fill in lines and wrinkles that form on the skin over the years after a facelift.

How To Get the Best Results – Summary

Following post-operative instructions, using sunscreen regularly, and living a healthy lifestyle is essential for your plastic surgery outcomes and for your overall well-being.

Dr. David Kim and Dr. Eugene Kim at Beverly Hills Plastic Surgery have developed an impeccable reputation for producing stunning cosmetic surgery results. Contact our practice today at (310) 746-5475 or send an online request to schedule a consultation.

Sculptra Injections

Sculptra dermal filler is a unique type of injectable. In the past few years, neuromodulators and dermal fillers were the go-to for eliminating and diminishing the appearance of wrinkles, fine lines, and folds. Sculptra is an innovative filler treatment because it causes your body to create collagen. The dermal filler is a volumizer that provides deeper and more sustainable results.

Sculptra Filler is unlike usual dermal fillers. It is not made from synthetic hyaluronic acids. Instead, it is made of poly-L-lactic acid crystals that are biodegradable and biocompatible. The substance is used in soft tissue implants and dissolvable stitches as well.

The body slowly absorbs poly-L-lactic acid crystals once it gets injected into the skin. Sculptra filler crystals, over the next 4 – 6 weeks will stimulate collagen production. This will lead to a stronger bodily structure and support.

plastic surgeon Dr. David Kim provides Sculptra facial filler injections to patients in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, CA, and surrounding communities.

Sculptra Promotes Collagen Fibers in the Skin

Sculptra filler is one of the best minimally invasive and non-invasive treatment for kickstarting your body into reducing the signs of aging, such as folds, wrinkles, and lost volume. Once collagen production begins in your body, the skin will smoothen from the inside out. You will regain volume in hollowed out areas. Folds and wrinkles will gradually fill up with newer skin cells.

Patients using Sculptra filler love the subtle outcome. The results are holistic and you won’t ever be asked if you had any cosmetic procedure done to attain the youthful complexion. These are a few areas that can be treated by Sculptra filler:

Your treatment provider may offer other off-label uses as well. The treatment can be used for:

Results of Sculptra Filler

You may notice a small improvement right after the treatment. However, Sculptra filler hardly ever provides immediate results. Collagen will take place of the crystals as the treatment begins to get absorbed by the body. This works towards strengthening the skin. You will notice gradual results over a period of 4 to 6 weeks.

You may require a second treatment after six weeks if your doctor determines the need of another injection. The cycle will begin again and the new layer of collagen will be formed on top of the previous layer. Better and more dramatic results will be created in each treatment session.

The best part about Sculptra filler treatments is that you can enjoy results for up to 2 years. You should speak with your treatment provider about follow-ups to ensure that your results are sustainable and continuous. Most adults are good candidates for Sculptra injectable if they are concerned with the appearance of lines, wrinkles, and volume loss.

Cosmetic surgeon Dr. David Kim receives patients from Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, CA, and nearby areas for innovative and advanced med spa treatments as well as plastic surgery procedures.

Schedule a Consultation with Beverly Hills California Plastic Surgeon Dr. Kim

For more information on the surgical and non-surgical procedures and treatments by Cosmetic Plastic Surgeons Dr. David Kim and Dr. Eugene Kim.  Click here to contact us today.

Also visit drdavidkim.com

Serving Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, West Hollywood, Orange County, Southern California and surrounding areas.