MESOTHERAPY

Mesotherapy: What Is It?

Mesotherapy is a word derived from the Latin words "meso" and "therapy". Mesotherapy, which literally means "medium treatment", is a form of aesthetic treatment.

It is a procedure performed on the middle layer of the skin using a needle as a method similar to Acupuncture.

The process of injecting amino acids, minerals, enzymes and vitamins into the middle layer of the skin with the help of needles (sometimes alone or mixed with each other), is called mesotherapy.

Mesotherapy has a very wide application purpose and application area. Various factors such as the person's health status, age, physical characteristics, and need are the conditions that change the content to be injected with microinjection application. Hence treatments are made individually.

How is mesotherapy done?

Mesotherapy is performed using very fine needles injecting some special solutions to the middle layer of the skin in the relevant area. It is a treatment for the damage on the skin and the regulation of the weakened blood circulation. The content of the solutions depends on the application area, application purpose, age of the person and many other factors such as the substances that the person needs (personal vitamins, amino acids and minerals).

Mesotherapy is a minimally invasive procedure that involves injecting a blend of vitamins, enzymes, hormones, and plant extracts directly into the middle layer of the skin (mesoderm) to rejuvenate, tighten skin, or reduce localised fat. The treatment can target areas such as the face, neck, décolleté, scalp, or body.

Application Process:

* Preparation: The skin is cleansed, and a topical anesthetic may be applied to minimize discomfort.

* Injection: Using fine, short needles, the practitioner injects the mesotherapy solution into the target area at multiple points.

* Depth and Dosage: The injection depth (1-4 mm) and quantity of product vary based on the specific treatment goals - whether for hydration, anti-aging, or fat reduction.

* Session Time: The process usually takes about 20-45 minutes, depending on the treatment area.

Post-Treatment and Recovery:

Minimal Downtime: Patients may experience slight redness, swelling, or bruising at injection sites, which usually subsides within a few hours to a couple of days.
Multiple Sessions: Typically, 3 to 10 sessions are recommended, spaced 1-2 weeks apart for optimal results.

Mesotherapy is a versatile treatment that can be tailored for skin rejuvenation, tightening, pigmentation correction, or targeted fat reduction, depending on the injected solution and area of application.

What are the types of mesotherapy?

There are three different types of mesotherapy, depending on the injection technique to be used. The three different types are: point by point mesotherapy, upper skin mesotherapy and comprehensive mesotherapy. Apart from this, mesotherapy application is divided into various types such as hair mesotherapy, meso-lifting and body mesotherapy according to the area of application.

How does mesotherapy work?

Before applying the mesotherapy process, the needs, age and health condition of the person are checked on basis of which the suitable substances such as amino acids, enzymes, hormones, minerals, vitamins, antioxidants and hyaluronic acid are prepared. These prepared substances are applied to the skin where it is needed with the mesotherapy process. These substances which are applied to the skin tissue stimulate the structures called collagen and elastin that keep the skin alive and tight. These stimulated structures accelerate the blood circulation in the area applied and provide the regulation of the immune response and circulation in the lymphatic system. All these things together provide skin renewal. Subcutaneous tissue is repaired and thus the loosened tissues regain their old firmness and rejuvenation is provided. The results and success rates vary depending on factors such as the number of sessions, the correct ratio of injected substances and the person themselves.

What are the benefits of mesotherapy?

Mesotherapy is a treatment method that provides benefits in many different ways depending on the application area. It eliminates many problems such as cracks, wrinkles, sunspots, skin spots, skin problems, regional fattening, cellulite in the areas where it is applied. It is a treatment method used especially for people with baldness and hair problems such as alopecia known as a hair loss problem among the public. It provides hair growth in the bald area. It relieves acute or chronic pain in any part of your body. It can particularly be useful for some vascular problems and injuries that occur while doing sports.

Who can undergo mesotherapy?

Mesotherapy can be applied to people over 18 years of age, depending on the region to be treated and individual's health status. The suitability of the person is determined by health screening.

Side effects and damages of mesotherapy

Mesotherapy application has some side effects like every other medical procedure. Side effects that occur after mesotherapy application usually do not last long. The occurrence of side effects differs from person to person. Most patients do not experience any side effects.

Some medications used during mesotherapy can cause allergic reactions in people. In order to prevent allergic reactions, skin reactions should be monitored by applying medication to a small part of the skin surface exactly 24 hours before mesotherapy. Side effects that can be seen after mesotherapy procedure are as follow:

Nausea
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Skin swelling
Skin sensitivity
Itching and burning sensation on the skin
Rash on skin surface
Bruise on skin surface

Who can NOT have Mesotherapy?

Mesotherapy is not recommended at certain conditions. These conditions are as follow:

Pregnant women
Breastfeeding mothers
People with paralysis history
Diabetic patients who have to use insulin
Cancer patients
Patients with blood coagulation disorders
People who have allergy against any substance that is used in microinjection process
People with urticaria problem
People with cardiac disease that is treated by using multiple medicines

Things to Pay Attention After Mesotherapy treatment.

There are some issues to pay attention to after a mesotherapy procedure.

The person who will undergo mesotherapy should definitely not use any blood thinning medicine like aspirin before and after the application. No water or make-up should be put onto the application area within the first 10 - 15 hours after the mesotherapy application.

Tight clothes such as skinny jeans should not be worn after the application as they can affect the blood circulation. In the first two days after mesotherapy application, the person should not force himself physically.

No anti-inflammatory drugs should be used before and after mesotherapy.

You should definitely consume healthy food before and after mesotherapy application. Alcohol, caffeine, smoking and high protein foods should not be consumed.

In order to prevent swelling, bruising and redness in the application area, cold application should be done on and around the area. Cold chamomile tea compress or cold gels are sufficient for this process. The area where mesotherapy is applied should not be scratched. No pressure should be done on the relevant area. The area should not be touched as much as possible to prevent infection. Hands must be washed before touching the area. All the recommendations given by physician should be considered and followed without missing.