What is Mesotherapy?
Mesotherapy is an injection technique developed in the 1950s by the French physician Dr. Michel Pistor. Vitamins, minerals, amino acids, hyaluronic acid or plant-based/pharmacological active ingredients are delivered in small doses into the middle layer of the skin (the mesoderm) with very fine needles.
The aim is to deliver the active ingredient directly to the area where it is needed, achieving a local effect with lower doses. Mesotherapy is also covered by the Turkish Ministry of Health’s Regulation on Traditional and Complementary Medicine Practices.
How does it work?
In hair mesotherapy the aim is to nourish the hair follicles and support local circulation; in skin mesotherapy, to support hydration and collagen production; and in local contouring, to help reduce fat and fluid accumulation.
The content of the formula is determined by the doctor according to the purpose of the treatment and your needs.
When is it used?
- Hair loss and thinning hair
- Skin rejuvenation, dehydration and dullness
- Dark circles and fine lines under the eyes
- Localised fat and the appearance of cellulite
- Local support in some musculoskeletal pain
How is it done?
- 1Assessing the area and your needs.
- 2Preparing a personalised formula.
- 3Cleansing the skin and applying numbing cream if needed.
- 4Injections into the area with fine needles.
- Unless your doctor advises otherwise, try to avoid aspirin and similar blood thinners for 3–5 days before treatment (always consult your doctor before stopping any medication).
- There should be no active spots, wounds or cold sores in the area.
- Your allergies and medications are noted.
- The area is cleaned and numbing cream is applied if needed.
- Many small injections are made into the area with fine needles.
- The procedure takes 15–30 minutes depending on the area.
- Redness and small bumps at the injection points may last a few hours.
- Avoid make-up on the area for the first 24 hours, as well as saunas, steam rooms and strong sun.
- Do not wash your hair on the same day after hair mesotherapy.
Possible side effects
- Temporary redness, slight swelling and bruising
- Tenderness at the injection points
- Rarely an allergic reaction to the ingredients
Who is it not suitable for?
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Allergy to the substance to be used
- Active infection in the area
- Bleeding disorders
Sources
- Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Health. Regulation on Traditional and Complementary Medicine Practices. Official Gazette, 27 October 2014, No. 29158.
- Mammucari M, et al. Mesotherapy, definition, rationale and clinical role: a consensus report from the Italian Society of Mesotherapy. Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci. 2011;15(6):682–694.
