Types of abdominal mesotherapy and the procedure

Mesotherapy for stretch marks is a procedure whose goal is to restore the quality of the skin and get rid of cosmetic defects. This method was developed in 1958 by the French physician Michel Pistor for medicinal purposes. Small doses of drugs are injected to stimulate the work of the mesoderm (mesoderm is the germ layer that determines the quality of the ectoderm and dermis, subcutaneous and upper skin layers). Thanks to stimulation, the production of collagen and elastin - substances that ensure the regeneration of the epidermis - increases.

Price of mesotherapy for stretch marks

Mesotherapy is widely used in aesthetic cosmetology, including for the removal of stretch marks.
The price of this procedure may depend on many factors: the class of the drug administered, the area of ​​influence, the qualifications of the specialist and the level of the clinic. As a rule, to achieve a noticeable result, you should undergo a course of mesotherapy. The number of procedures is determined by the complexity and neglect of stretch marks, their localization. Correction of stretch marks is carried out by zone. The average cost of the service does not depend on the area being treated. The number of procedures may only increase.

In Russia, mesotherapy for stretch marks costs from 2,500 to 8,000 rubles.

Moscow has more expensive beauty salons and hairdresser services compared to other regions of the country.
In Ukraine, the procedure will cost 350-1200 hryvnia per session.

Mesotherapy for stretch marks is offered not only in Kyiv, but also in other large cities of the country.

Description of mesotherapy against stretch marks

Stretch marks can appear at any age, and getting rid of them is quite difficult.
Striae are the proliferation of fibrous tissue. After administering microdoses of the drug, metabolic processes in the skin surface are restored, and fibrous tissue is replaced by healthy skin cells. To eliminate stretch marks, the following methods can be used:

• Injection mesotherapy
  . Divided into 2 methods. With mesopuncture, the needle is inserted subcutaneously, almost horizontally. With mesoinjections, the needle is inserted into the upper layer of the dermis, but not deeply, the syringe is held almost vertically, after which traces of the injections remain on the skin in the form of red papules.
• Fractional mesotherapy
  . Injections are given directly into stretch marks, which are less sensitive.
• Non-injection hardware mesotherapy
  . The medicine is delivered to problem areas using compressed oxygen or ultrasound.

Injection methods are more effective due to double stimulation.
Mechanical stimulation of nerve fibers with a needle and delivery of active drug components to the germinal layer promote accelerated regeneration. Metabolic processes are launched in the upper layer of the skin, the depth and size of stretch marks decreases, the tone of the skin increases, and pigmentation is eliminated. Small stretch marks can be removed completely, deep ones are significantly reduced and cease to differ in color from the surrounding tissues. Hardware mesotherapy is considered completely painless and leaves no traces of injections, but it is more superficial. It is used to remove pink stretch marks that appeared no earlier than 3-4 months ago.

During mesotherapy, active substances are introduced: collagen, enzymes, amino acid complexes, vitamins, extracts of medicinal plants, which are biostimulants.
The drugs are injected individually or in combination - in the form of cocktails. Preparations for mesotherapy can be classified into 3 types:

1. Homeopathic - absorbed into the lymph flow, distributed throughout the body and have a complex effect;
2. Allopathic - replacement, the effect is only local;
3. Combined - based on two groups, the effect is maximum.

Before the procedure, a consultation with a cosmetologist is required.
The possibility of eliminating stretch marks using mesotherapy is discussed, the condition of the skin is assessed, what types of medications are required, how many procedures will be performed and what intervals are needed between them. Everything is determined individually, based on the clinical picture and medical history (concomitant diseases) of the patient. If he is taking any medications, the cosmetologist should be notified. 3-12 sessions can be prescribed with an interval of 6-10 days. Procedures can be performed with or without anesthesia. The patient's pain threshold, depth and area of ​​impact are assessed. Based on these parameters, anesthetics are selected - creams or injections.

Mesotherapy sessions using injections or using a device are carried out on an outpatient basis - in a beauty salon. The effect of the initial exposure lasts for 6-8 months, in the future it is necessary to carry out preventive sessions. The doctor makes recommendations for rehabilitation at the consultation stage.

There is also a home method for introducing stimulating substances into the uppermost layers of the skin. It is suitable for removing small fresh pink stretch marks. After home sessions, you also need to adhere to the recommended restrictions.

Mesotherapy instruments

Therapy can be carried out manually, with hardware or in a mixed way:

1. In manual mesotherapy, only a syringe, solution and a special small needle
   . A lot depends on the experience of the person performing the procedure. Typically, the manual method is chosen when working with thin skin (for example, when eye mesotherapy is performed). It is accurate, practically painless, entails much fewer complications, and is cheaper. The disadvantages of this method are that it takes a long time to complete, so it is rarely used for large areas of skin.
2. Hardware mesotherapy
   is carried out using a special device, which is programmed for the depth of immersion of the needle, the speed of injection of the drug and the duration of the injection itself. Several needles can work simultaneously, which significantly speeds up the procedure. However, some complications are possible after it, since the specialist has virtually no control over the needle. In addition, hardware mesotherapy is somewhat more expensive, since the consumption of the active drug increases. This method is used in those areas where the risk of complications is minimal (for example, when scalp mesotherapy is performed).
3. The mixed method
   involves direct control of the device by a specialist; the doctor himself decides when to press the trigger. In this case, the depth of immersion and the rate of supply of the active substance can be adjusted either automatically or manually, depending on the situation.

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Indications for mesotherapy for stretch marks

Stretch marks can appear on all parts of the body - on the face, lower back, chest, thighs and stomach.
In women, the impetus for the development of a cosmetic defect is often pregnancy and weight gain. Indications for the mesotherapy procedure:

• Cellulite is gynoid lipodystrophy, a malnutrition of the fat layer located under the top layer of skin;
• Weight gain, formation of fat layer - acceleration of metabolic processes contributes to its transformation into water and glycerol and natural elimination from the body;
• Loss of skin elasticity due to decreased micromuscle tone;
• Striae or stretch marks are shallow scars on the upper layer of the dermis, which are skin defects; reasons for their appearance: hormonal changes, including age-related ones, weight swings - weight gain is replaced by weight loss and vice versa, genetic factors;
• Hyperpigmentation - the appearance of dark areas on the skin, darkening of stretch marks;
• Cuperosis is a pronounced dilatation of peripheral blood vessels;
• Disruption of metabolic processes in the upper layers of the dermis, causing the skin to become too dry and flaky.

The most popular procedures are mesotherapy for stretch marks on the abdomen, thighs and buttocks. Unfortunately, the method is not available to everyone.

Contraindications to mesotherapy against stretch marks

Absolute contraindications are bleeding disorders, hemophilia (incoagulability of blood), and cancer, regardless of location.
You cannot do mesotherapy during pregnancy and lactation. Relative contraindications are:

• Allergic reactions - the choice of drugs is extensive, and you can choose the one that suits you;
• Kidney and liver failure - the cosmetologist may decide to perform the procedure if the area of ​​influence is limited;
• Low pain threshold - in this case, you can choose stronger anesthetics. In expensive salons, the procedure is performed even under general anesthesia, under the supervision of an anesthesiologist.
• Infectious and inflammatory processes, regardless of the area of ​​localization.
• Dermatological diseases of non-infectious etiology - if skin lesions do not spread to the site of the procedure, the cosmetologist can make a positive decision.

After operations or debilitating diseases, you should first recover and only then deal with the elimination of cosmetic defects.
You should not eliminate stretch marks with injections if you are prone to the appearance of keloids after damage to the skin. In this case, dense papules may form at the injection sites.

Where is the best place to perform abdominal mesotherapy and what is its cost?

First of all, it should be remembered that mesotherapy is a medical procedure. Therefore, it is best to carry it out in specialized centers with a good reputation. It is advisable to inquire about the education of specialists and reviews of their work. When performing abdominal mesotherapy, it is necessary to understand the essence of this procedure. Only a specialist can correctly identify problem areas and select medications to eliminate them. The cost of the procedure varies greatly depending on the active substance, surface area, qualifications of the personnel and the city. In megacities it is much higher. In general, one session currently costs about 4-5 thousand rubles.

How stretch marks are removed using mesotherapy

It is necessary to prepare in advance for sessions to remove stretch marks from the abdomen and other areas.
It is advisable for women to take a pregnancy test. Mandatory measures include: blood tests - detailed and coagulogram, for coagulation, electrocardiogram, ultrasound of the abdominal cavity, allergy tests for drugs and anesthetics that will be used for administration. You should stop drinking alcohol 2 days before the procedure. The volume of exposure and medications are chosen in advance, at the stage of consultations and preparation for sessions. For tightening and rejuvenation, vitamins with hyaluronic acid or collagen are added to the cocktail; to strengthen blood vessels and eliminate swelling - drugs that accelerate local metabolism and lymphatic drainage agents. Fibrous tissue is dissolved by enzyme substances.

Procedure algorithm:

1. The injection sites and surrounding areas approximately 1.5-2 cm are treated with antiseptics.
2. If required, these areas are treated with an anesthetic or injected with an anesthetic.
3. With the manual method, using special short needles, the medicine is injected at small intervals (they depend on the identified problems), the needles are positioned so that the holes are turned outwards during mesopuncture and downwards during mesoinjections (the medicine is injected deeper).
4. With the hardware method, the transport function is performed by ultrasound.
5. An anesthetic is applied to the treated area, then a sedative.

You should not expect improvement immediately after the procedure.
The skin may turn red, hurt when touched, develop lumps, swelling, and local hemorrhages. Most likely, this is an individual reaction to the invasive method, and if you follow all the recommendations for rehabilitation, you can get rid of the discomfort in 1-2 days. Unpredictable complications may also arise due to the patient’s atypical reaction to drugs, violation of procedure technology or sanitary and hygienic rules.
If redness and soreness do not disappear 2-3 days after the session, you should contact a cosmetologist. Sequence of home procedure using a needle roller:

• The roller is treated with an antiseptic.
• The skin is cleansed and wiped with Miramistin, Chlorhexidine or Hydrogen Peroxide. You can use alcohol antiseptics, but they can irritate delicate skin, and in the future the side effects will be more pronounced.
• An anesthetic, lidocaine cream, or an aerosol is applied. You should not generously anoint your body with anesthetic from ampoules: if sensitivity is completely stopped, you can injure the skin surface, and there is a high probability of secondary infection.
• When the anesthetic begins to act, treat the problem area with a ready-made cocktail or serum.
• Roll the mesoscooter: 5 rolls in one direction, and then the same number in the other. They don’t do diagonal rentals.
• Next, the skin is treated, as in a beauty salon.

Home sessions can be repeated after 2-3 days, the number of procedures is 10-15 sessions.
After which a month's rest is required. Mesotherapy cannot be abused, despite the availability of products and accessories.
Otherwise, the skin will stop producing its collagen, and the area of ​​stretch marks will increase.

Performing a session at home

To conduct a mesotherapy session yourself, you should use a needle roller. To do this, perform the following actions:

• The roller needs to be treated with an antiseptic composition.
• Clean the skin and wipe with an antiseptic - you can use miramistin or chlorhexidine. You can also use alcohol. However, it is important to consider that they often cause skin irritation. This may increase the side effects of the procedure.
• Apply an anesthetic – it may contain lidocaine. Usually the drugs are used in the form of a cream or spray. You should not use too much of the substance, as this will lead to a complete loss of sensitivity in the dermis, which will increase the likelihood of injury. As a result, the risk of secondary infection increases significantly.
• After the anesthetic begins to act, problem areas are treated with a therapeutic cocktail or serum.
• You need to roll the mesoscooter over the medicine. First you need to do 5 skates in one direction, then only the same number in the other direction. It is worth considering that it is prohibited to make skates obliquely.
• Finally, the skin needs to be treated, as in a beauty salon.

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Home procedures can be carried out after 2-3 days. Number of sessions – 10-15. After the course of therapy you need to stop for 1 month.

Performing the procedure too often is prohibited. Otherwise, the skin will not be able to synthesize its collagen, which will only lead to an increase in the area of ​​stretch marks.

The result of mesotherapy for stretch marks

An effective result can be seen after just 2 mesotherapy sessions if you follow the recommendations of the rehabilitation period.
After the procedure, within 10 days you should:

1. Avoid ultraviolet rays - do not sunbathe, do not wear things that briefly expose the treatment area;
2. Wear loose clothing, preferably made from natural fabrics;
3. Do not visit the sauna or bathhouse - climatic influences are not allowed;
4. Refuse mechanical influences on the problem area - you cannot massage or use the muscles of this area during training.

After pregnancy or sudden weight loss, it is impossible to get rid of stretch marks and restore skin tone with mesotherapy alone; you need to combine cosmetic effects with training.
But you can do exercises directly on the abdominal area - pump up the muscles - only when the seals at the injection sites completely disappear, otherwise bruising will appear. 2-3 days between workouts - the break is not so critical that you lose your “shape”. Redness should disappear 30 minutes after the procedure, lumps after injections during mesoinjections should disappear within a week. Reviews about mesotherapy for stretch marks on the abdomen and other areas are very different. From positive, for example, “The skin not only returned to its original state, but became more elastic and dense,” to negative, for example, “Nothing helped, unnecessary suffering and loss of money.” A lot depends on the body’s individual perception of medicines and the qualifications of the cosmetologist.

Large stretch marks cannot be eliminated by cosmetic procedures.
To get rid of them, surgery is required. Clients note that combinations help achieve the greatest effect in eliminating stretch marks on the stomach and thighs:

• Mesotherapy and wrapping of problem areas - the intervals between sessions are lengthened, and wrapping procedures are carried out in a salon with professional products;
• Mesotherapy and lymphatic drainage massage - massage accelerates lymph exchange in the problem area, the skin at the site of stretch marks softens and becomes more elastic;
• Mesotherapy and chemical peeling - peeling is carried out 10-15 days before mesotherapy.

Hot and cold wraps for removing stretch marks in combination with mesotherapy are ineffective: they stimulate the destruction of the fat layer, but do not affect the elimination of stretch marks.

Real reviews about the mesotherapy procedure for stretch marks

Mesotherapy is quite effective in the fight against stretch marks.
However, there are many reviews on the Internet, both positive and negative. Valentina, 35 years old

I’ve already forgotten exactly when I declared war on the damned stretch marks. It seems that they appeared to me after the end of adolescence, at about 18 years old, and since then I have had a strong complex about this. I was looking for different ways to get rid of them and decided to do mesotherapy in the salon. The master promised me a simply magical transformation: the stretch marks should have decreased both in width and depth, and generally completely disappeared in just a few mesotherapy sessions. The procedure is quite painful, although it was injected with a thin needle from an insulin syringe. Fortunately, although there are a lot of injections, they are done quickly and subcutaneously. After the session, hematomas and tumors remained on the buttocks. We went for about a week. Then I had another procedure two weeks later. And so five sessions every 14 days. Subsequent manipulations were not so painful, perhaps I just got used to this pain. Beauty requires sacrifice - yes, but I haven’t achieved any beauty! During the course of mesotherapy, my butt really became more elastic, and the flabbiness went away. But the stretch marks remained. And when I finished the course, the elasticity disappeared. Everything returned to its place. And this for a lot of money!

Nadezhda, 28 years old

A couple of months ago I decided to undergo mesotherapy. I was tormented by stretch marks, and I was overweight. Of course, I fought him as best I could. But stretch marks will not go away either from proper nutrition or from sports. The abdominal area was especially problematic for me. I was prescribed 7 sessions. The first couple of procedures were very painful, even with anesthesia. In general, I am very afraid of both pain and injections. And then somehow it became easier. And the most important thing is that I see the result! After just two procedures, stretch marks became lighter and less noticeable. I also lost about five kilograms of weight in the first two months. However, I also add vacuum massage at home, play sports and drink flaxseed oil. But I did all this before, but there was no such result. Now it is there, and I am very pleased. I plan to add 2-3 more procedures on the abdomen. And then maybe I’ll get to my thighs, they also require attention.

Nina, 38 years old

I am currently undergoing mesotherapy for stretch marks and excess weight. In total, I was prescribed five procedures on different parts of the body. I have already made three of them and I think that I can talk about definite results. Volumes actually decrease, cellulite becomes less noticeable, stretch marks fade. The skin on my thighs has also become better, not as dry as usual, more dense and elastic. It feels like she's in good shape. But there is one drawback to this procedure. And this is not even a relatively high cost. It hurts terribly! Every time during the procedure, I am ready to sob and howl in pain, even though I am under anesthesia. At the same time, I am undergoing an anti-cellulite massage course, this enhances the effect of mesotherapy. Now I only hope that the result after my course will last for a long time, and will not go away as soon as I finish the procedures. But in any case, the effect is already there, and it makes me happy!

Main stages of the procedure

The process of mesotherapy in the abdominal area is carried out in the same way as on any other parts of the body.

The procedure consists of several stages:

1. First, the skin will be treated with an antiseptic to avoid possible inflammation or infection.
2. To avoid discomfort during the session, local anesthesia is used using special gels, less often by injection.
3. A pre-selected composition is injected into the abdominal area to a depth of 5 to 55 mm using a thin and durable needle.

The main difference between abdominal mesotherapy and other types of this procedure is the selection of drugs. Their focus is not on rejuvenating the skin, but on giving it elasticity and dissolving fat.

Watch the procedure for abdominal mesotherapy with lipolytics in the video:

Depending on the indications, from 5 to 15 mesotherapy procedures may be needed. The break between sessions is 7-10 days.

The effect of the course can be seen in the photo before and after abdominal mesotherapy:

Photos before and after mesotherapy for stretch marks

How to do mesotherapy against stretch marks - watch the video:

You should not expect a miracle: fresh small pink stretch marks can be removed from the abdomen after 2-3 courses, but mesotherapy will not help remove old stretch marks, white or purple, with a pattern of fibrous tissue. The skin will become more elastic and smooth, but the defects will remain. The cost of procedures ranges from 1000 to 5000 rubles per session.