In what cases is it carried out?
Minor intervention is indicated for people over 18 years of age. It is most often chosen by men and women aged 30–50 years. People resort to it if they are not happy with the color of their skin or its quality. Cosmetology offers facial mesotherapy as a way out of this situation. It does not involve any major changes in appearance, but it does help the skin look better.
The procedure is carried out to eliminate existing problems and for preventive purposes. For example, after surgical facial correction, hardware rejuvenation, laser or chemical peeling. Mesotherapy helps the skin prepare for difficult conditions, for example, vacationing in a hot country, swimming in the sea, or frost.
Price
In addition to the question “how often can mesotherapy be done,” visitors to beauty salons and hairdressing salons are interested in the cost of the popular service. The price depends on the method of administering the meso-cocktail - non-injection methods usually cost slightly more, the number of sessions and the components of the composition.
The average duration of the course, at the end of which you will feel a noticeable effect, is 7-10 sessions, the cost of one visit to a specialist is from 3,000 to 6,000 rubles. Using simple mathematical calculations, you can determine the approximate price of a rejuvenating course.
Contraindications
- Intolerance to individual components of the mesococktail.
- Increased sensitivity to mechanical stimuli.
- Risk of keloid scar formation.
- Neoplasms.
- Pathology of blood clotting, heart and vascular diseases.
- Mental illnesses, especially epilepsy;
- Thyroid gland dysfunction.
Temporary contraindications to facial mesotherapy for wrinkles
- menstruation;
- pregnancy, lactation.
- recovery period after deep peeling;
- damage and skin diseases at the site of administration of the cocktail;
- acute infectious diseases.
Pros and cons of mesotherapy
This rejuvenation method has advantages and disadvantages. Let's consider the advantages of mesotherapy.
- Absolute safety. Cocktails are easily absorbed by the body, rejection is almost impossible. Among other things, they have a beneficial effect on the general condition of the patient: many note an influx of energy, vigor and positive emotions. There are almost no contraindications, the risk of side effects is reduced to zero.
- Painless. The thinnest needles are used for injections, and dosed administration takes very little time. If the patient has increased sensitivity, the doctor can reduce it with an anesthetic cream.
- There is no need to repeat the procedure every month. Since the result lasts for at least six months, the patient does not need to visit the clinic every month.
- No age limits. Due to the environmental friendliness and exceptional benefits of the drugs, facial mesotherapy is allowed for patients of all ages.
The disadvantages of mesotherapy are relative:
- Low risk of allergy to the needle. Since the drug is accepted by the body, rejection can only occur as a reaction to the needle penetrating the skin.
- Fear of injections. Not everyone is calm about injections; some have had a panicky fear of injections since childhood. It is morally difficult for such people to decide on injection mesotherapy.
- Formation of bruises. Sometimes patients complain of small bruises at the injection sites. Don't worry: everything will pass in 3-7 days.
- The danger of going to an inexperienced doctor. Due to the growing popularity of mesotherapy, many cosmetologists offer their services at competitive prices. Be careful: an attractive price usually hides unprofessionalism, which can lead to necrosis, infections and pain.
How does the intervention work?
For the face, classic “manual” mesotherapy is more often used. Through ultra-thin needles, the active ingredients are injected into the middle layers of the skin to a depth of about half a centimeter.
Table 1. Stages of mesotherapy for the face
Stage | Description |
Initial appointment | Consultation with a specialist, determination of indications, exclusion of contraindications, additional research, consultations with specialists. A cosmetologist assesses the condition of the skin. |
Preparation | Choice of cocktail, method of administration. Deep cleansing of the skin, disinfection, pain relief. |
Performing a low-impact intervention | Intradermal mini-injections according to the chosen technique. |
Completing the procedure | Applying sedatives, issuing recommendations on behavior during the recovery period. |
Recovery period. | On the first day you should not wash your face or use cosmetics. Follow the cosmetologist's recommendations. |
How is the therapy process built?
It all starts with a visit to the doctor. Only a specialist, not only in skin diagnostics, but also in the latest aesthetic medicine, will be able to select the optimal rejuvenation program. During the initial consultation, the dermatocosmetologist:
- Will analyze the condition of the skin.
- Find out about past and existing diseases.
- Find out your body's reaction to certain drugs.
- He will select the composition and optimal method of treating the skin based on your wishes (therapy can be either needle or non-injection).
What to do after the procedure
Microinjections disrupt the integrity of the skin, so it is necessary to prevent infection from entering the wounds. To do this, it is not recommended to wash your face on the first day.
You should wipe your face with an antiseptic solution every day for three days; chlorhexidine is usually used, but the doctor may recommend another remedy.
During the week, you should not expose your facial skin to excessive stress. You should refuse:
- active sports, swimming;
- physical activity;
- visits to baths, saunas;
- taking a bath, hot shower;
- drinking alcoholic beverages;
- visiting a solarium, acquiring a natural tan;
- mechanical cleansing, peeling, facial massage;
- use of decorative cosmetics.
You need to take care of your face using high-quality non-allergenic creams, serums and skin gels recommended by your doctor. Be sure to use sunscreen with an SPF of 50 or more, especially in the summer, when traveling to hot countries, or when visiting a solarium.
Table 2. Mesotherapy methods
Methodology | Description |
Mesopuncture | Separate injections for correction of eyelids, neck, cheekbones. The doctor injects medicinal substances into bioactive points. |
Mesoinjections | The drug is injected into places of pathological changes, for example, along wrinkle lines, scar changes. |
Mesoinfiltration | The cocktail is administered by multiple injections 5–12 mm under the skin. Using this technique you can remove a double chin. |
Advantages and disadvantages
Injections with meso-cocktails penetrate well into the layers of the dermis and act safely and quickly. Among the advantages:
- non-traumatic - specialists use the finest needles to administer drugs, the use of which is accompanied by minimal discomfort;
- no pain – needle-free methods eliminate pain, non-invasive techniques are suitable for people with a high sensitivity threshold;
- non-concentrated formulations – the concentration of components in one dose allows the active composition to be evenly distributed;
- safety – mesotherapy cocktails consist of ingredients that do not cause allergic reactions or side effects;
- have no age restrictions;
- The result after completing the course can last up to 5 years.
Despite the impressive list of advantages, there are also negative aspects that a good specialist will definitely tell you about during the consultation:
- discomfort upon contact with the needle, as well as after the end of the anesthesia;
- swelling at the puncture site (papules), minor hematomas that go away on their own within 2-3 days after visiting a cosmetologist;
- the need to take a full course, its high cost.
In general, we can say that mesotherapy is an effective cosmetology method with many advantages.
The effectiveness of mesotherapy
The procedure is effective due to the introduction of nutritional components into the hypodermis, combined with the tissue response to mechanical stress. As a result, the skin is enriched with oxygen, nourished, and saturated with moisture. Microcirculation at the site of injected drugs is normalized. The epidermis is freed from old cells and sebaceous plugs. The dermal frame is strengthened, the growth of young cells, collagen and elastin is triggered. Therefore, the effect of mesotherapy: face lift, improvement in skin condition lasts for a long time - up to a year or more.
Possible negative consequences
The concept of side effects is quite often associated with mesotherapy. Patient reviews often contain questions about whether or not to do a second procedure if negative consequences appeared after the first time. In fact, there is no need to be afraid of such manifestations; the human body reacts to the intervention and activates its resources, which is also very beneficial for skin rejuvenation.
What are the most common consequences of mesotherapy? The negative effect of the procedure can be expressed in such phenomena as:
- swelling;
- bruises;
- papules and redness;
- moderate pain.
Facial mesotherapy at the Family Doctor clinic
We invite you to do mesoinjections in our clinic. An experienced, highly qualified dermatologist-cosmetologist who is fluent in this method of therapy will work with you. The clinic uses drugs and materials approved in Russia. They are safe and hypoallergenic. The results of the manipulation are predictable and always delight our clients. Unpleasant surprises are excluded, because we have been helping people for more than 26 years. Trust your beauty to professionals, make an appointment at a convenient time by calling the single contact center in Moscow +7 (495) 775 75 66, use the online booking service or contact the clinic’s reception.
Mesotherapy: how often to do a procedure to stimulate hair growth?
The procedure remains the most effective method of stimulating natural hair growth and strengthening it along its entire length. According to reviews from both trichologists and clients who have undergone a therapeutic course, mesotherapy significantly prevails over ozone therapy and external ampoule technologies. To achieve good results, you need to understand the features of hair mesotherapy and know how many procedures will be required to achieve the expected effect in each case.
Popular questions
When is it better to do mesotherapy?
The season is not important; you can plan the procedure for any time of the year. You need to set aside three days of rest for rehabilitation.
How to prepare for mesotherapy?
For two weeks you should not visit the solarium, sunbathe, drink coffee, or take blood-thinning medications. You need to drink more regular water. You should not drink alcohol for a couple of days before the procedure. The night before, it’s better to go to bed early and get a good night’s sleep.
What is fractional mesotherapy?
With fractional exposure, only problem areas are treated, which can be located in different parts of the body.
How many procedures need to be done for a noticeable effect?
On average, 4–10 sessions are required, which are carried out weekly. However, this is very conditional. The doctor plans mesotherapy for a specific patient, taking into account his characteristics, wishes, and goals. Sometimes one procedure is enough to significantly improve your appearance.
I want to do facial mesotherapy. What is the price of the procedure?
The cost depends on the composition of the meso-cocktail, which will be selected by the doctor during a preliminary consultation.
Why do they do make-up removal if I haven’t used makeup for several days?
It is impossible to completely cleanse the skin at home: microparticles of cosmetics remain in the pores. Therefore, even if the skin looks clean, the cosmetologist is obliged to carry out professional makeup removal and then treat the affected area with an antiseptic.
Selecting a drug for injection
It is important to understand that no qualified doctor administers the same drug to different patients. Each cocktail is always unique and differs not only in composition, but also in the predicted result.
Most synthetic preparations are based on hyaluronic acid, which is responsible for the hydration and elasticity of the dermis. The human body easily accepts it and eliminates it naturally after 8-12 months (depending on the concentration). Preparations created based on the effect of animal products contain mainly elastin and collagen.
Vitamins in cocktails for mesotherapy (groups A, B, E, C, P) act as antioxidants, organic acids improve cellular regeneration. Minerals (selenium, magnesium, phosphorus) are aimed at solving other problems.
Sometimes doctors add medications to the cocktail, without which it is impossible to remove age spots. In cases where facial contour correction is planned, the drug also contains lipolytics. Fat-burning substances are needed to correct the contour of the face and eliminate the double chin. In addition, the patient’s own plasma helps enhance the effect of facial mesotherapy.
Main contraindications to skin mesotherapy
• poor blood clotting;
• taking anticoagulants, antiplatelet agents and other specific medications;
• inflammatory processes on the skin;
• chronic diseases and the presence of potentially dangerous infections in the body;
• weak immunity;
• pregnancy, lactation;
• renal pathologies (chronic renal failure, gestosis of the third trimester of pregnancy);
• fever, increased body temperature;
• serious cardiovascular diseases;
• gallstones;
• individual intolerance to the components of the drug.