Belotero Balance: Another Hyaluronic Acid Filler on the Way?

The FDA will review Merz Pharmaceuticals' premarket approval application for Belotero Balance.

Belotero Balance is another hyaluronic-acid-based dermal filler that will likely be FDA approved for injection into the mid-to-deep dermis for correction of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds.

There are already a truckload of popular, non-animal-stabilized hyaluronic acid fillers in the USA:

• Restylane
• Perlane
• Juvederm Ultra
• Juvederm Ultra Plus
• Hydrelle (formerly, Elevess)
• Prevelle Silk
• Captique

How will Belotero be different?

• Restylane, Perlane, and Juvederm last about 6-9 months.  Will Belotero stick around that long?
• (By the way, don't believe the marketing that Restylane, Perlane, and Juvederm last 12 months or longer.  Exaggerations!  These products NEVER last 1 year.)
• Will Belotero be as easy to use as Restylane, Perlane, Juvederm, and Hydrelle?  These are easily administered in the office without the needs for pre-treatment allergy testing and extensive post-treatment care.
• Safety?  I have never had a major complication with Restylane, Perlane, Juvederm, or Hydrelle.  Zero complications is a pretty high standard!
• Price?  Might Merz distinguish Belotero by offering it at a more competitive price point?

I'll keep you informed!