Skin is the body’s largest organ and performs an extremely important function in protecting our internal structures from infection and from the environment.
Although it plays such a vital role, our skin over time is the first part of the body that begins to show the signs of ageing.
Understanding Skin Layers
Your skin is made up over several layers:
Epidermis. This is the upper most layer. It is the layer that contains pigment and gives skin it’s colour. The epidermis effectively renews itself constantly producing new skin cells every 6 weeks.
Dermis. The layer beneath the epidermis is the dermis which contains blood, nerves and oil glands. It’s in this layer we have multiple networks of collagen and elastin fibres.
Fat Layer (Subcutaneous). The fatty tissue layer underneath the dermis that is one of the main structural supports for the skin.
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Belotero is hyaluronic acid dermal filler. It is used to improve the look of facial folds, wrinkles and restore volume, including contouring, shaping and volumising of the lips, or to treat early-signs of photodamaged skin. Always read the label and consult your Healthcare Professional for more information. This medical device must be administered by a Healthcare Professional.
You should tell your practitioner and avoid treatment with Belotero® if you: have had an allergic reaction to any of the ingredients; if you tend to develop keloids or heavy scars; have any bleeding disorders, poor wound healing, inflamed or infected skin, active auto-immune disease or general infection; are under the age of 18; are pregnant or breastfeeding. Please inform your practitioner of any diseases you have or have had. These include in particular cardiovascular diseases, autoimmune diseases, diabetes, epilepsy, liver or kidney problems, skin infections or severe allergies. If you take medication or vitamins, have had previous cosmetic procedures, or have been treated with other implants, please inform your practitioner.
