Archive for the ‘ Belotero ’ Category

Belotero, Radiesse and Xeomin; a Merz sampler.

Dr. Joe Niamtu discusses the Merz line of cosmetic injectables and demonstrates injections with Radiesse, Belotero and Xeomin. For more information about cosmetic facial surgery visit www.lovethatface.com. For information about Dr. Niamtu’s online teaching video series visit www.cosmeticsurgeryeducation.com Joe Niamtu, III DMD Cosmetic Facial Surgery Richmond, Virginia

Kylie Jenner Lip Challenge: Fail!!

About a year ago, the Web began to buzz with something called the Ice Bucket Challenge for ALS and it was an extremely positive, noteworthy and effective promotion to benefit ALS research.  Today there is a new challenge, the Kylie Jenner Lip Challenge.  This involves people placing a shot glass or other vessel (a baby […]

A Teaching Moment

This year I will present about 20 academic presentations on cosmetic facial surgery in various states and abroad.  I love teaching, so this is always fun.  The fun is not only helping other doctors learn cosmetic facial surgery, but more so meeting new doctors who are also excited about cosmetic surgery.  This also gives me […]

Turning the Frown Upside Down

One aging change that is particularly bothersome to women (and men) is the turned down appearance of the corners of the mouth with aging.  This often creates a sad or angry look  and no one likes that.  Although numerous factors contribute to this, the main causes include sagging facial skin and jowl formation pushing down […]

Tell Me About Belotero, the Newest Injectable Filler

Belotero is the newest FDA injectable filler available in the USA.  It has been used for years in Europe with excellent patient satisfaction and safety margin.  This filler is unique in several ways.  Most notably, it is made with a dual cross linking process that gives it some of its unique properties.  The biggest advantage with Belotero is […]

Merz European Expert Injector Summit: Berlin, Germany

Some of the “crew” at Checkpoint Charlie in Berlin I am writing this blog flying back across the Atlantic Ocean after attending the Merz European Injector Expert Summit in Berlin, Germany.  This was a great meeting and also the first time in years that I traveled internationally and did not have to work on a […]