Suggestion for horizontal lines? Is Belotero dangerous? (Photo)

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I have horizontal lines that are genetic and bother me. I have had Botox done before and it didn't help. I recently had a friend get belotero to fill the neck lines, and it looks great. i am having a hard time finding a doctor in my area to do it. Is it dangerous or not normal to have this done? Any other suggestions?

Nelson Lee Novick, MD · Answer

I have routinely been injecting Beletero Balance for horizontal necklace lines for many years with very gratifying results. It is a soft, malleable cohesive, low viscosity natural HA filler and works very well for elevating and smoothing fine lines, such as the necklace lines, as well as for lines in the glabella or crow's feet regions that have been become permanently etched  into the overlying "fabric" of the skin after years of daily, repetitive contraction of the corresponding underlying muscles of facial expression. The use of Belotero for these purposes has proven safe and effective for these and other purposes in the hands of an experienced, board certified cosmetic dermatologist injector. As part of your due diligence in finding a physician, make sure to ask to see his/her personal befores and afters of necks treated in this way before agreeing to proceed. Best of luck.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

"Injecting soft fillers like Belotero in this area can reduce lines, wrinkles and folds as well as improve skin texture with long-term collagen production. Fillers are being used more frequently to contour and lift rather than solely line fill. Of course, fillers are best used in combination with lasers and microneedling​ with PRP to get the optimal outcome.

I suggest getting a formal evaluation with a cosmetic dermatologist to create an individualized treatment plan that works for you. Best, Dr. Emer"

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