BELOTERO® LIPS SHAPE with Lidocaine

What is BELOTERO® LIPS SHAPE with Lidocaine?
BELOTERO® LIPS SHAPE with Lidocaine is an innovative dermal filler produced by Merz Aesthetics. Some of the ingredients are hyaluronic acid and lidocaine. This  dermal filler, like Belotero Lips Contour is indicated for the enhancement of lip volume, as well as the treatment of severe oral commissures. Plus, Belotero products can be used for treating facial atrophic scars.
What are the features of this product?

Lidocaine content: The presence of lidocaine helps minimize local pain associated with the dermal injection, thereby improving patient comfort.
Non-animal hyaluronic acid: This product contains non-animal hyaluronic acid, which makes it better tolerated.

What accessories/items come with BELOTERO® LIPS SHAPE with Lidocaine?

One syringe
One package insert
Two sterile CE-marked needles
Two traceability labels

How does this product work?
Through the dermal volumizing effects of hyaluronic acid (HA), BELOTERO® LIPS SHAPE with Lidocaine works to enhance lip curves and contours while at the same time minimizing drooping.
What are the ingredients?

Cross-linked sodium hyaluronate (22.5 mg/ml)
Lidocaine hydrochloride (3.0 mg/ml)
Phosphate buffer (pH 7)

How long do the results last?
The results of BELOTERO® dermal fillers generally last 6 to 12 months. Please note that individual results may vary depending on many different factors (including age, lifestyle, and skin type).
What is the expected recovery time for my patients?
Administered via a minimally invasive needle insertion, BELOTERO® LIPS SHAPE with Lidocaine is not known to cause significant down time.
What are some important safety tips to follow when using this product?

Prior to injection, disinfect the treatment area thoroughly, and ensure it is healthy and non-inflamed. If the area has cutaneous problems of an infectious/inflammatory type (for example, acne and herpes), do not inject this dermal product.
Stop the treatment (and change the needle) if the needle becomes obstructed, or the needle pressure is too high. Inject the substance slowly into the skin. The quantity of the gel needed varies depending on the correction to be achieved and the dermal area to be treated. Avoid over-correcting.
It is not recommended to use before the patient is fully healed from the last dermabrasion, skin peeling, and laser treatment. Even if the patient has healed, this dermal product should not be used within two weeks of the previous treatment.
Should not be used in individuals who are susceptible to hypertrophic scars, or patients who have previously had streptococcal diseases.

What are the most common side effects?

Redness
Edema
Erythema
Tenderness
Pain (sometimes accompanied by itching in the treated area).
Swelling in the treated area
Bruising