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If you are looking for a natural and effective way to rejuvenate your skin and hair, you may have heard of mesotherapy. It’s a cosmetic technique that involves injecting a mixture of vitamins, minerals, enzymes, hormones, and plant extracts into the middle layer of the skin (the mesoderm) to address various aesthetic concerns.

Mesotherapy was developed by a French doctor named Michel Pistor in 1952 and was originally used to treat pain and vascular disorders. Since then, it has gained popularity in many countries as a versatile and minimally invasive procedure that can improve the appearance and health of the skin and hair.

But what exactly is mesotherapy, and how does it work? What are the benefits of mesotherapy for hair and face? And what are the possible side effects and risks of this treatment? In this blog post, we will answer these questions to help you decide if mesotherapy is right for you.

How Does Mesotherapy Work?

Mesotherapy works by delivering a customized cocktail of enzymes, vitamins, plant extracts, and antioxidants directly into the target area using very fine needles. The injections are usually given at a depth of 1 to 4 millimeters, depending on the condition being treated. The idea behind mesotherapy is that it stimulates the natural processes of the skin and hair, such as blood circulation, collagen production, cellular regeneration, and inflammation reduction. By doing so, mesotherapy can correct the underlying causes of skin and hair damage and enhance their appearance and function.

The substances used in mesotherapy vary depending on the individual needs and goals of the patient. There is no standard formula for mesotherapy injections, but some of the common ingredients include:

• Vitamins: such as vitamin C, vitamin E, vitamin A, and B-complex vitamins, which are essential for skin health and antioxidant protection.
• Minerals: such as zinc, copper, iron, magnesium, and calcium, are involved in various metabolic processes and tissue repair.
• Amino acids: such as arginine, cysteine, glutamine, glycine, and proline, are the building blocks of proteins and collagen.
  Enzymes: such as collagenase, hyaluronidase, lipase, and elastase, help break down unwanted substances or stimulate specific reactions in the skin or hair.
• Hormones: such as thyroxin, calcitonin, estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone, regulate various functions of the body and influence the growth and quality of hair.
• Plant extracts: such as aloe vera, chamomile, ginkgo biloba, green tea, horsetail, ivy, rosemary, sage, and seaweed, which have various properties such as anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial, anti-oxidant, moisturizing, or stimulating.
• Hyaluronic acid: a naturally occurring substance in the skin that attracts and retains water molecules, giving the skin a plump and hydrated look.

What Are the Benefits of Mesotherapy for Hair?

Mesotherapy can be used to treat various hair problems such as hair loss (alopecia), thinning hair (telogen effluvium), dry or brittle hair (trichorrhexis nodosa), or scalp conditions (seborrheic dermatitis). Some of the benefits of mesotherapy for hair include:

• Preventing or reducing hair loss by improving blood flow to the scalp and nourishing the hair follicles with essential nutrients.
• It can stimulate new hair growth by activating dormant hair follicles or increasing their size and number.
• It can improve hair quality by strengthening the hair shafts with amino acids and proteins.
• It can hydrate and moisturize the scalp and hair with hyaluronic acid and plant extracts.
• It can reduce scalp inflammation and infection with anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial agents.

According to some studies, mesotherapy can be an effective treatment for hair loss caused by hormonal imbalances (androgenetic alopecia), stress (telogen effluvium), or autoimmune disorders (alopecia areata). However, more research is needed to confirm its efficacy and safety for other types of hair loss or scalp conditions.

What Are the Benefits of Mesotherapy for Face?

Mesotherapy can be used to treat various skin problems such as wrinkles (rhytides), sagging skin (ptosis), pigmentation (melasma), scars (keloids), acne (acne vulgaris), or rosacea (erythematotelangiectatic rosacea). Some of the benefits of mesotherapy for the face include:

• It can reduce or prevent wrinkles by stimulating collagen production and elastin synthesis in the skin.
• It can tighten or lift sagging skin by improving skin elasticity and firmness.
• It can lighten or even out pigmentation by inhibiting melanin synthesis or removing excess melanin from the skin.
• It can fade or improve scars by remodeling scar tissue or enhancing wound healing.
• It can clear or prevent acne by reducing sebum production or killing acne-causing bacteria.
• It can soothe or reduce rosacea by decreasing blood vessel dilation or inflammation in the skin.

Mesotherapy can be an effective treatment for skin rejuvenation and anti-aging, as well as for specific skin conditions such as melasma, acne, or rosacea. However, more research is needed to compare its efficacy and safety with other cosmetic procedures such as fillers, Botox, or lasers.

What Are the Possible Side Effects and Risks of Mesotherapy?

Mesotherapy is a safe and well-tolerated procedure when performed by a trained and experienced professional. However, as with any cosmetic procedure, you should be aware of possible side effects and risks before undergoing mesotherapy. Some of the common side effects of mesotherapy include:

• Redness, swelling, bruising, or pain at the injection site usually subside within a few hours or days.
• Allergic reactions to the substances injected may cause itching, rash, hives, or anaphylaxis.
• Infection at the injection site may cause pus, fever, or sepsis.
• Nerve damage at the injection site may cause numbness, tingling, or paralysis of the affected area.
• Scarring or discoloration at the injection site may be permanent or require further treatment to correct.

Some of the rare but severe mesotherapy complications include:

• Necrosis (tissue death) at the injection site may cause blackening, ulceration, or gangrene of the affected area.
• Embolism (blockage) of a blood vessel by the substances injected may cause stroke, heart attack, pulmonary embolism (blockage of a lung artery), or death.
• Granuloma (inflammation) of the injected area may cause hard lumps or nodules under the skin that may be painful or unsightly.

To minimize the risk of side effects and complications from mesotherapy, you should choose a qualified and reputable mesotherapy practitioner with adequate training and experience in performing the procedure. Discuss your medical history, allergies, medications, and expectations with your mesotherapy practitioner before undergoing the procedure. Follow the pre- and post-procedure instructions given by your mesotherapy practitioner carefully. Immediately report any signs of infection, allergic reaction, or other adverse effects to your mesotherapy practitioner.

Conclusion

Mesotherapy is a cosmetic technique that injects various substances into the skin to improve its appearance and health. Mesotherapy can treat hair and skin problems such as hair loss, thinning hair, wrinkles, sagging skin, pigmentation, scars, acne, or rosacea. Mesotherapy can offer many benefits, such as stimulating hair growth, reducing hair loss, rejuvenating skin, reducing wrinkles, tightening skin, lightening pigmentation, fading scars, clearing acne, or soothing rosacea. However, mesotherapy also has possible side effects and risks, such as redness, swelling, bruising, pain, allergic reactions, infection, nerve damage, scarring, discoloration, necrosis, embolism, or granuloma. Therefore, it is essential to consult a qualified and experienced mesotherapy practitioner and follow their instructions carefully before undergoing the procedure.

If you want to learn more about mesotherapy or book a consultation with a mesotherapy practitioner near you, please contact us today. Our certified and experienced practitioners are here to help you achieve your aesthetic goals and enhance your natural beauty with mesotherapy.