Mesotherapy (Greek origins: mesos, "middle," and therapeia, "to treat medically") was a technique developed in the 1950s by the French doctor, Michel Pistor with the intent of being used for pain relief.

 

Today, it involves injecting plasma, enzymes, vitamins, hormones and plant extracts to rejuvenate and tighten skin, as well as remove excess fat. The treatment can be administered to the whole face, chest, neck and hands. 

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MESOTHERAPY IS USED FOR:

 

• treat alopecia, a condition that causes hair loss

• fade wrinkles and lines

• lighten pigmented skin

• tighten loose skin

• reduce cellulite

• Skin rejuvenation 

• remove fat in areas like the stomach, thighs, buttocks, hips, legs, arms, and face

 

Fine needles (micro-needles) are used to deliver this series of injections into the mesoderm (middle layer) of the skin in a safe non-invasive procedure. It aims to correct issues such as poor circulation and inflammation that cause skin damage.

 

WHAT IS MICRO-NEEDLING?

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Micro-needling is a minimally invasive procedure that involves evenly pricking the skin using tiny sterilised needles. This creates small wounds that encourage the production of collagen and elastin to fill the gaps in a new rejuvenated layer of skin tissue. 

A few treatments may be needed before changes can be seen as the process involves healing. 

If you have a bleeding disorder or are taking blood-thinning medication you may be at a higher risk of bleeding during the treatment. You should disclose this information before your appointment. 

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Benefits include:

• Improved appearance of acne, wrinkles, scars and dark spots

• Smoothing, tightening and hydrating the skin 

• A brighter and more radiant complexion 

• Anti-ageing 

• Hair-growth 

• Reducing pore sizes 

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You are not a suitable candidate for this treatment if you have: 

• Keloid scarring or a history of skin scars 

• Active acne or irritated skin

• Open wounds 

• An active skin infection or conditions such as eczema or psoriasis

• An unstable skin type 

• Had radiation therapy recently 

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Before the treatment

• You may need to stop taking medication for acne or ibuprofen.  

• You may need to stop using topical retinoids or exfoliants to reduce your skin’s sensitivity 

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After your treatment 

• Stay hydrated. 

• There may be minor pain and redness for a few days after the procedure. 

• Your skin may flake a little whilst it heals. 

• Possible infections if you don't keep your skin clean (stay away from swimming pools, rivers, lakes and oceans). Also don’t use soaps or lotions that may irritate your skin. 

• It's best to let your skin heal before using makeup , apply sunscreen however as your skin may be more sensitive to the sun. 

 

Things to avoid during your first week of recovery 

• Makeup 

• Exposure to the sun 

• Skin care products with retinol or AHA (alpha-hydroxy acids).