MESOTHERAPY

What is Mesotherapy?

Mesotherapy is a technique that uses injections of vitamins, enzymes, hormones, and plant extracts to rejuvenate and tighten skin, as well as remove excess fat.

​

Today, mesotherapy is used to:

• remove fat in areas like the stomach, thighs, buttocks, hips, legs, arms, and face

• reduce cellulite

• fade wrinkles and lines

• tighten loose skin

• recontour the body & lighten pigmented skin

• treat alopecia, a condition that causes hair loss

​

The technique uses very fine needles to deliver a series of injections into the middle layer (mesoderm) of skin. The idea behind mesotherapy is that it corrects underlying issues like poor circulation and inflammation that cause skin damage.

​

There isn’t a standard formula for the substances injected in mesotherapy. Doctors use many different solutions, including:

• prescription medicines like vasodilators and antibiotics

• hormones such as calcitonin and thyroxin

• enzymes like collagenase and hyaluronidase

• herbal extracts

• vitamins and minerals

 

What are the side effects and risks?

​

People who practice mesotherapy say the risks are minimal if you go to a trained practitioner.

​

Side effects that have been reported include:

• nausea

• pain

• sensitivity

• swelling

• itching

• redness

• bruising

• bumps at the injection site

• dark patches of skin

• rash

• infection

• scars

 

What is the recovery like?

Because mesotherapy is noninvasive, there usually isn’t any downtime. Many people are able to return to their regular activities right away. Others may need to take a day off due to swelling and pain at the injection sites.

​

Mesotherapy Pre & Post Care Instructions

Mesotherapy contains a cocktail of vitamins, minerals, amino acids and hyaluronic acid. It is designed to boost cell turnover, hydrate and provide essential supplements to the skin. It is delivered by a series of very superficial (barely breaking the skin), micro needling. The procedure at worst can be described as mildly uncomfortable.

Common side effects:

• Redness and flushing

• Swelling and pain

• Tenderness and itching

• Bruising and bleeding

 

These typically resolve within minutes, sometimes hours and rarely days after treatment. Extremely rare side effects may include infections and ulceration.