What is Blanching?

Blanching is an injection-based procedure aimed at smoothing the skin’s surface and correcting fine wrinkles. Its essence lies in the superficial administration of microdoses of hyaluronic acid or special fillers into the upper layers of the dermis, without affecting the deeper tissues:

Hyaluronic acid acts as a natural moisturizer — it attracts and retains water molecules, improving skin elasticity and firmness. As a result, dryness, fine lines, and dullness are reduced, while a healthy radiance appears.
Fillers, in turn, have a more pronounced restructuring effect. They create a delicate internal support, filling in surface irregularities and stimulating the production of natural collagen. The result is a smoother skin texture, diminished fine wrinkles, and softly refreshed facial contours — without the “overfilled” look.

Unlike classic contouring or volumizing techniques, blanching involves very shallow, delicate injections — literally just “under the surface” of the skin — allowing wrinkles to be smoothed out without altering facial volume.

Blanching for wrinkles is used on the most delicate areas of the face, where the skin is particularly thin and prone to expression lines:

around the mouth;
near the eyes;
on the cheeks and under-eye area;
between the eyebrows or on the forehead to soften surface lines;
on the neck and décolleté area.

Indications and contraindications

The procedure is recommended for women and men who wish to gently improve their skin condition without making any radical changes to their facial features. Belotero filler is suitable for patients with the first signs of ageing, as well as for those who want to refresh their appearance a few days before an important event.

Main indications:

appearance of fine expression lines;
dryness and dehydration;
uneven skin microrelief;
prevention of ageing — as a way to slow down the formation of new wrinkles.

This procedure is often chosen by patients who do not need additional volume, but are primarily interested in the effect of smooth, even, well-hydrated skin. It is important to understand that it does not eliminate deep wrinkles.

Belotero filler treatment is not performed in the following cases:

pregnancy and breastfeeding;
acute inflammatory processes or rashes in the injection area;
allergy to any component of the product;
blood clotting disorders, tendency to bruising;
oncological and autoimmune diseases;
decompensated diabetes mellitus;
viral infections, fever, general malaise.

Following your doctor’s recommendations after Belotero filler treatment, as well as proper preliminary diagnostics, helps to avoid complications and ensures a safe, predictable outcome.

Features of the procedure and injection technique

The Belotero blanching technique involves extremely superficial injection of the filler — literally at the border between the epidermis and the dermis. This approach allows the practitioner to work specifically with the skin microrelief without changing facial volume, which is one of its key advantages.

During the procedure, very fine needles are used to ensure maximum patient comfort and to minimise the risk of bruising. Each injection is delivered point-by-point in micro-doses, usually to a depth of 0.2–0.5 mm. As a result, the product is evenly distributed under the skin, creating an effect of “internal resurfacing.”

Belotero filler injections can be performed as a stand-alone procedure or as part of a comprehensive rejuvenation program — in combination with biorevitalisation, mesotherapy, Botox, or Radiesse vector lifting.

Main products for blanching

The success of the procedure largely depends on the choice of the right product. Ultra-light fillers are used — hyaluronic acid–based products with a homogeneous consistency that spread easily in the superficial skin layers. This allows for a natural, soft effect without swelling or palpable lumps.

Belotero Soft

Belotero Soft for blanching is a product created specifically for thin and sensitive skin. Its unique structure provides gentle filling of wrinkles, such as crow’s feet, and improves skin hydration. Belotero Soft is perfect for neck blanching, helping to smooth out fine horizontal lines and restore smoothness and elasticity to the skin.

Belotero Balance

This is a medium-density filler that is ideal for correcting expression lines and subtly restoring contours. Belotero Balance blanching is used in areas where a little more support is needed, but without the effect of an “overfilled” face. Blanching of the nasolabial area with Belotero Balance helps soften fine folds around the mouth without changing the volume of the lips or the natural contours of the face. The result is a soft rejuvenating effect and visible wrinkle filling.

If you are seeking visible rejuvenation without lengthy downtime, but with long-lasting results, book a consultation with the aesthetic doctors at LeoDerm Clinic in Lviv. Our specialists will select the most suitable procedure for you (blanching or Botox) or design a comprehensive rejuvenation program to effectively reduce wrinkles.