Mesotherapy Applications

Mesotherapy is an effective treatment method performed for many different aesthetic applications today. Apart from aesthetic purposes such as skin rejuvenation, anti-aging, spot reduction, cellulite, skin cracks, spots, scars and hair treatment, it is also effective in the treatment of chronic and acute pains, rheumatological disorders, sports injuries and various skin diseases.

Mesotherapy Applications

1. What Is Mesotherapy?
2. What Are the Types of Mesotherapy?
3. How Is Mesotherapy Applied?
4. How Is Mesotherapy Aftercare?
5. Who Cannot Have Mesotherapy?

What Is Mesotherapy?

Mesotherapy is an effective treatment method performed for many different aesthetic applications today. Apart from aesthetic purposes such as skin rejuvenation, anti-aging, spot reduction, cellulite, skin cracks, spots, scars and hair treatment, it is also effective in the treatment of chronic and acute pains, rheumatological disorders, sports injuries and various skin diseases.

The mesotherapy is the technique of administration of vitamins, minerals, amino acids, enzymes alone or generally in a mixture to the middle layer of the skin by microinjection.

The active ingredients are applied directly to the problematic area through the skin, and the skin's self-repair process begins, which is the basic principle of the mesotherapy. The administered active ingredients provide the missing substances in the skin and support their self-repair process. In this process, blood circulation improves and formation of new collagen and elastic fibers begins. Improvement is observed on the skin surface, wrinkles and pores reduce, and the skin is rejuvenated and revitalized in the short term. The mesotherapy is one of the most efficient methods among non-surgical aesthetic applications.

What Are the Types of Mesotherapy?

• Mesolifting
• Hair Mesotherapy
• Body Mesotherapy
• No-Needle Mesotherapy
• PRP Mesotherapy
• Pain Mesotherapy

How Is Mesotherapy Applied?

• Preparation: The patient's health condition is evaluated prior to the mesotherapy application, and necessary medications and injection materials are prepared for the procedure. The specialist who will perform the mesotherapy determines the patient's expectations and treatment goals.
• Cleaning: The application site is cleaned and antisepticised before the procedure. This step is quite important to decrease the risk of infection and performed the application in sterile fashion.
• Injection: Mesotherapy is conducted using fine-tipped injectors or special mesotherapy guns. A special mixture consisting of the previously determined active ingredients is injected in the application site. This mixture is customized depending on the type of skin problem and treatment goals.
• Injection Techniques: Different injection techniques can be used for mesotherapy. These techniques include various methods such as microinjection, point-by-point injection, linear injection and raster injection. The specialist decides on the most appropriate injection technique depending on the needs of the patient and the characteristics of the application site.
• Duration of Procedure: The mesotherapy procedure usually takes 15 to 30 minutes. However, the duration may vary depending on the application site and the treatment goals.
• Recovery and Outcomes: There is usually no need for a recovery period following the mesotherapy procedure. Patients can return to their daily activities immediately. However, mild redness, swelling or tenderness may develop in the application site, which usually disappear in a short period of time.
• Sessions: The mesotherapy is usually applied in a series of sessions. The number of sessions varies depending on the condition of the application site, the treatment goals and the patient's response. The number and duration of sessions are planned by the specialist together with the patient.

How Is Mesotherapy Aftercare?

After the mesotherapy procedure, which can be applied to different parts of the body in many ways, the patients should pay attention to some factors. Maximum outcome is obtained from the application and a faster recovery process is experienced when these factors are taken care of. The main factors to be considered following the application are as follows:

• Avoid taking blood thinners before each session.
• Prevent the application site from water contact for approximately 15 hours following each session.
• Avoid itching the application site in no way. Make sure the application site is not put pressure. Refrain from touching the application site as much as possible to prevent infection.Make sure you wash your hand before touching the application site.
• Avoid strenuous exercises for 48 hours after each session.
• Avoid putting makeup for approximately one day on the mesotherapy areas.
• Refrain from wearing tight clothes for the mesotherapy site.
• Make sure you do cold application on the application site or around it to prevent swelling, bruising or redness.
• Avoid being exposed to sunlight for a while. Make sure you use sunscreen.

Who Cannot Have Mesotherapy?

People who are not suitable for the mesotherapy are as follows:

• Pregnant women
• Breastfeeding mothers
• Cancer patients
• People with urticaria
• People with blood clotting problems
• People with history of stroke
• People with risk of allergic reaction to the mixture that is used in the procedure
• People with insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus
• People with heart disease