What is mesotherapy, what are the benefits for the face, body and hair? (#verified facts)

Autumn has arrived, and during this period our skin requires increased attention. Therefore, now is the best time to restore your skin after summer, do vitamin treatments, nourishing and moisturizing masks.

The mesotherapy procedure is very popular in beauty salons. It allows you to improve the condition of your skin in a short period of time, making it vibrant, smooth and toned.

To do or not to do? Is there also biorevitalization, or maybe plasma lifting is better? There are always a lot of different questions about cosmetic procedures, the answers to which are not so easy to find, and not all of them are clear-cut. In this article, I tried to collect answers to the most important questions regarding this procedure.

Facial mesotherapy procedure: what is it and why is it needed?

These are so-called “beauty injections” aimed at improving the quality of the skin. Using a needle, nourishing cocktails are injected into the dermis to a depth of 4 mm (sometimes up to 13 mm), after which the skin looks moisturized, more elastic and fresh.

You can also tighten the shape of your face, improve skin color, treat acne - in each case, appropriate medications are selected.

These cocktails may contain vitamins, amino acids, enzymes, minerals, peptides, hyaluronic acid, and antioxidants. At the same time, the effect is achieved very quickly; after the first procedure you can observe the result.

“Rarely, little and in the right place” - this is the basic principle of mesotherapy, which was laid down by its creator, the French doctor Michel Pistor.

The classic procedure involves injecting drugs into the skin with a syringe and needle. As cosmetologist Amina Pirmanova says, no one can say for sure how a positive therapeutic effect is achieved. But if we analyze all existing theories, this happens due to two mechanisms:

• The therapeutic effect of the administered drug.
• Needlestick injury.

By piercing the skin, damage occurs in it - microtraumas. The body receives a signal from the nervous system and starts the recovery process, carried out through the blood and lymph with the help of hormones that enter the internal fluid environment of the body and regulate metabolism and provide restorative functions.

This is called neurohumoral regulation. This is what the therapeutic effect is based on.

What is better - mesotherapy or biorevitalization

Many people have a question, what is better to choose? And what is their difference? Here's what cosmetologist Amina says about this:

“Neurohumoral regulation, the action of which we discussed above, is the main mechanism. The effect of all other procedures is built on it. It’s just that each patented substance has its own patented names of procedures. For example, the term “biorevitalization” is associated with the drug ial-system (ial-system) - the name of this procedure was patented for it. And for the drug Hyalual (hyalual), containing hyaluronic acid, the name “redermalization” was patented. And this list can be continued endlessly, but essentially all this is mesotherapy.”

You can listen to the video of cosmetologist Amina here -

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In mesotherapy, hyaluronic acid is used in lower concentrations and in a liquid state; amino acids, microelements, etc. are also added to the mesococktail. This hyaluronic acid retains moisture in the skin less and is most often used to prevent aging.

In biorevitalization, hyaluronic acid is used in higher concentrations and in gel form. This enhances skin hydration and can be used not only to prevent aging, but also to correct fine wrinkles.

You can see the mechanism of action of this procedure in the video:

Body mesotherapy

Mesotherapy is performed not only on the face. It is also intended to eliminate defects on the body. Cosmetologists advise you to think about the procedure, following certain goals.

INDICATIONS

• it is necessary to eliminate cellulite, excess fat, skin diseases;
• there is pigmentation, facial wrinkles of varying depth;
• there are stretch marks, scars, rashes on the body, inflammation;
• Vascular diseases have been detected, when blood vessels dilate, spider veins, varicose veins, rosacea, etc. appear;
• the skin needs restoration after various cosmetic procedures.

Mesotherapy helps remove waste and toxins and improve blood circulation. The effect after such a procedure is much better than even the most strict diets if you need to eliminate cellulite that has formed on the buttocks or thighs.

Many women want to improve the contours of their body, but even hard workouts do not bring the desired results.

You should not torture yourself; it is recommended to go for mesotherapy, which will help eliminate problems by providing a lifting effect.

Mesotherapy is the only cosmetic method for eliminating fat in the abdominal area in males.

Plastic surgeon Joseph Fata

This procedure can be performed manually or using a machine. The first option involves administering drugs through injections.

In the second case, special devices are used. Before the procedure itself, the doctor will conduct an examination to determine the right cocktail. For this, the person’s age and desire are also taken into account.

What types of mesotherapy are there - is it possible to do without injections?

Today there are two main types of procedures. The main difference in the method of introducing the mesococktail into the skin:

1. Injection (classic)

2. Non-injection (hardware)

Of course, injection mesotherapy is superior to hardware methods in its effectiveness, but if you are afraid of injections and cannot tolerate pain, and you do not have time for rehabilitation (skin restoration after injections), then it is better to choose non-injection mesotherapy.

Methods of performing mesotherapy

The injection method of mesotherapy includes:

• manual,
• hardware therapy.

During the manual procedure, the medication is administered using a disposable syringe with a thin needle.

Hardware therapy is carried out thanks to an injector, or, as it is also called, a gun, equipped with mesotherapy needles.

In addition to injection therapy, there is also non-invasive therapy.

There are several methods of non-invasive (non-injection) mesotherapy:

1. Oxygen therapy - medicinal substances enter the skin of the face using oxygen pressure, which also has an effective effect.
2. Laser therapy - the medicine penetrates due to the effect of laser radiation on the skin.
3. Electroporation - the procedure is carried out using electrical impulses.
4. Cryomesotherapy – includes three components: cold, current and medication.
5. Ionomesotherapy – this method uses galvanic current.

How many procedures in one course and how often to do them (frequency)

Depending on age, the number of procedures in one course differs. The younger the age, the smaller their number. At a young age, this procedure is carried out as a preventive measure, at an older age - as a therapy.

This is the frequency recommended by cosmetologists depending on age:

In which areas of the face is hyaluronic acid serum with vitamins injected and how long do the traces remain?

During mesotherapy, punctures are made all over the face (if necessary on the neck and décolleté) at an equal distance of 3-4 cm in a checkerboard pattern. If there is a vascular network somewhere, punctures are made around it.

The period of skin restoration depends on how the mesococktail was administered - by injection with a syringe or by a non-injection device.

Syringe injections (classic)

Small bruises remain at the puncture sites. They completely go away within 5-10 days. There is also swelling of the tissues, which completely disappears in the first 3-5 days.

Hardware (fractional, laser, microcurrent, high pressure)

There is redness and slight swelling, which completely disappears within a day.

The woman’s age must also be taken into account. In women over 45-50 years old, the blood vessels are not as elastic as in early youth, so such skin is more prone to consequences in the form of bruises and redness from injections. The recovery period is longer than at a younger age.

What mesotherapy drugs are the best and most effective?

To carry out the procedure, mono-cocktails are used (containing only one active substance - hyaluronic acid, gingko biloba extract, vitamin C, A, peptides, fruit acids...) and ready-made cocktails (a mixture of active substances aimed at correcting a specific deficiency).

Depending on the problem you want to solve, the cosmetologist selects a ready-made mixture for you.

Here are the main four groups of problems with which women usually turn to a cosmetologist:

Moisturizing, tone and elasticity

All ready-made mixtures are based on the main component - hyaluronic acid. And the higher its concentration, the better and more effective this drug is.

So, for the classical procedure its concentration is 5-15 mg/ml, for biorevitalization - above 15 mg/ml.

Oval lift

The second popular component of meso cocktails is DMAE (DiMethylAminoEthanol). This is a very strong antioxidant, which, like hyaluronic acid, is produced in the body and stimulates muscle contraction (including facial muscles).

As an active substance for mesotherapy, it increases muscle tone, deeply moisturizes, and protects against free radicals. It is most often used to work with the lower area of ​​the face - as a result, the oval is significantly tightened and looks more elastic. It can even be used to reduce a double chin.

DMAE is a very effective tightening drug, but its disadvantage is pain.

Pigmentation

To eliminate dark spots on the skin, a cocktail of vitamin C, plant extracts with whitening properties, and fruit acids is used.

This effect is very effective, and in combination with other complementary procedures, it quickly and permanently eliminates age spots and evens out the color.

But due to the presence of acids in it, it is also painful.

Rejuvenation of the skin around the eyes

A drug containing hyaluronic acid and peptides is designed specifically to work with this area. It is aimed at eliminating the network of wrinkles, rejuvenating the upper and lower eyelids, and eliminating dark circles under the eyes.

The effectiveness of a particular drug, in addition to its composition, is also determined by the method of its administration under the skin. Classic mesotherapy using a syringe and a needle is considered the most effective for combating obvious age-related problems or skin imperfections.

It is very important to take into account the principle of the effects of mesococktails. There are two main types:

• allopathic (they contain both herbal and synthetic components aimed at eliminating a particular skin problem)
• homeopathic (consist only of herbal preparations that fight skin problems by activating the body’s own resources).

Allopathic meso-cocktails give results much faster than homeopathic ones. However, the latter eliminate not only the external problem, but also their cause, improving overall health. Consequently, the effect of homeopathic remedies takes longer to manifest. And a properly selected natural composition will not cause harm to health.

What does mesotherapy give?

After completing a course of procedures, you will notice how your skin tone will improve, small wrinkles will smooth out, bags under your eyes will disappear, your complexion will improve, and your oval will become more youthful.

Mesotherapy also normalizes the functioning of the sebaceous glands, which means it will rid the skin of oily shine, even out the tone of the face, “cleansing” it of hyperpigmentation, scars. But that’s not all, because “meso-cocktails” have an antioxidant effect. This means that it will be easier for you to relieve inflammation on the skin and cleanse the pores of sebaceous plugs.

At what age is it better to do it?

Almost all cosmetologists recommend starting mesotherapy at the age of 25-26 to prevent aging and the earlier the better. But here’s what Tiina Orasmäe-Meder, cosmetologist and author of many books on facial care, says about this:

At this age, this is a fictional aging and a completely meaningless procedure. Until the age of 60, the level of hyaluronic acid is maintained by the body in the amount of 15 grams and it does not need more. This amount is enough for the joints, the eyeball, and the skin. If the skin becomes dry and wrinkled, this does not mean that it lacks acid. There can be many reasons for this, the most common are lack of water (i.e. a person drinks little clean water) and a violation of the barrier function of the skin (the skin loses moisture). In this case, it is simply recommended to increase the amount of pure water you drink to 1.5 liters (no more is needed, so as not to overload the kidneys)

You can listen to the video with Tiina Orasmäe-Meder here -

Therefore, it is up to you to decide whether you should start doing it at the age of 25 or not. To prevent aging at this age, it will be enough to limit exposure to the sun, use creams with SPF, eat a balanced diet, drink enough water, lead an active lifestyle, and also control stress levels (I wrote about how the stress hormone cortisol affects it in this article).

When age-related changes are more pronounced, it is recommended to use a restorative complex, which includes contouring, botulinum toxin injection and mesotherapy.

From what age can mesotherapy be used?

Intensive supply of the skin with vitamins and minerals may well remain relevant until the quarter-century anniversary. But having crossed this threshold, you need to prepare for a more intense impact. With a procedure such as mesotherapy (at what age can it be done - the doctor decides), it is necessary to ensure a careful selection of components. For mature skin, the cocktail must contain hyaluronic acid. It is also necessary to include magnesium and silicon salts, a special kind of acid that provokes the production of tissues’ own collagen.

You can find out at what age mesotherapy is performed in the clinic of your choice only if you are ready for personal communication with a cosmetologist. Interest is satisfied during the initial appointment. But find out how old people have been doing mesotherapy through various forums and other random sources on the Internet.

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Indications and contraindications - what consequences (complications) may occur

Indications

• Dry irritated skin.
• Striae and scars.
• Post-acne.
• Hyperpigmentation.
• Dull color.
• The presence of facial wrinkles and deep age wrinkles on the forehead.

Contraindications

• Allergic reactions to the components of the mesococktail (the cosmetologist must tell you about the full composition of the product).
• Blood clotting disorders.
• Malignant neoplasms.
• Duration of at least 5 years after successful treatment of oncology.
• Rosacea and rosacea.
• Herpes.
• Psoriasis.
• Active and purulent inflammations.
• Autoimmune skin diseases.
• Pregnancy and lactation.
• Chronic diseases in the acute stage.
• Acute infectious diseases.
• Tendency to form hypertrophic and keloid scars.
• Psychosis.
• Neuralgia of the ternary nerve in the acute stage.

In addition to the above, negative consequences and complications can be caused by other factors:

• individual reaction to the drug, because most meso-cocktails contain combinations of active substances that are unusual for the body, and you never know in advance how it will react to them;
• puncture in the wrong place (you can accidentally get into the vessel or severely injure the area, which will subsequently cause severe swelling or hematoma);
• lack of experience of a cosmetologist in performing a particular procedure.

Pros and cons of the procedure with reviews after 45, 50 and 60 years

pros

• improves the condition of the skin (color, texture, tone) in a short period;
• stimulates skin regeneration;
• activates the production of your own collagen;
• reduces the signs of aging and evens out the relief;
• eliminates peeling and dryness;
• doesn't take much time.

Minuses

• painful procedure and the need for anesthesia;
• risk of allergic reactions to injected drugs;
• redness and swelling of the skin, hematomas at puncture sites.

Regarding pain relief, all textbooks indicate that classical mesotherapy should be carried out without anesthesia and here’s why:

1 - the mechanism is built on a pain impulse in order to start the regeneration process

2 - anesthesia spasms blood vessels and thereby reduces the positive effect.

What are the reviews of this procedure from women who have tried it?

Tatyana, age over 45 years

(Tatiana’s full review in the video is at the link -

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I did fractional mesotherapy with a multi-needle device. The cosmetologist prescribed her a cocktail with vitamins and hyaluronic acid. Before starting, an anesthetic cream is applied to the face for 30 minutes, after which nothing is felt and all manipulations are painless. Punctures are made at 0.5 mm and this procedure can replace superficial and even medium peeling. Immediately after finishing, the skin was very irritated, red and swollen. This state lasted for about a day. The cosmetologist made an excellent soothing mask, the so-called “cosmetic skin” based on hyaluronic acid with peptides, which relieved irritation. By the end of the day there was a feeling of tightness, but in the morning everything went away. I liked the painlessness and quick recovery period - just a day and my skin glows with beauty and freshness, elastic and toned.

Tatyana, over 60 years old

(Tatiana’s full review in the video -

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I did a non-injection procedure because I am afraid of injections. The introduction of the nutrient solution was carried out using current pulses, it was not painful, but discomfort was still observed - in some places a tingling sensation was felt from the current. After the session, the cosmetologist made a very pleasant soothing mask for 15 minutes and cryomassage with a device with a special attachment. There were no traces of punctures, and there was absolutely no swelling. A very pleasant feeling of tightness and freshness.

Elena, over 50 years old

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Elena turned to a cosmetologist with the problem of very dry skin. The doctor, using a device for biometric examination of the skin, checked the condition of the skin - sebum secretion, acid-base status, and measured elasticity. As a result, we came to the conclusion that Elena’s skin was not sufficiently moisturized, but was oily and had a normal PH level. Since Elena is 52 years old, the cosmetologist offered her an injection procedure for a better effect, but the woman chose a more gentle method - the Jet Peel device, it leaves no traces and at the same time allows the introduction of a moisturizer deeply enough (under high pressure with a jet of oxygen and small droplets of saline ). A course of 3-4 sessions was recommended once a week. Elena found the procedure very pleasant and comfortable, painless, the skin was moisturized and the feeling of tightness went away.

Doctors' opinions on video: pros and cons

I really liked the unbiased opinion about injection cosmetology from doctor Igor Patrin. In his video, he talks about the main risks of such procedures, and in what cases to do them, and when it is better to refuse:

When is the result visible and how long does the effect last - before and after photos

The speed of obtaining a positive result depends on the composition of the drug and the condition of the skin. You can see the effect immediately after the first full course, the number of sessions in which is prescribed by a cosmetologist depending on the problem and age.

In order for the result after the procedure to be sustainable, it is necessary to maintain it. To do this, it is enough to do the full course 2 times a year.

This is what the result looks like after using a vitamin saline solution on young skin.

Therapy of the lower part of the face for the purpose of tightening the oval shape in adulthood over 40.

Reducing acne and pores on young skin - before and after.

This is what the skin looks like before and after removing age spots.

Result in reducing skin oiliness after the procedure.

What is facial mesotherapy with peptides and its effectiveness

The main material of all tissues is protein. Protein is a substance consisting of amino acids that are connected in a chain by peptide bonds.

There are several types of peptides. Each group of peptides transmits a specific signal to the body, thereby triggering its own mechanism of action:

• Signal peptides (Matrixyl, Aldenine) - accelerate the process of cell renewal.
• Remodeling peptides - work with collagen fibers, increasing skin elasticity.
• Stimulating peptides (Serilisin, Sin-Orage) - aimed at accelerating collagen synthesis, as well as restoring the basal layer (the epidermis rests on it).
• Relaxing peptides (Agrirelin, Leufasil) - they block muscle contraction, similar to Botox injections.
• Immune peptides (Bodyfensin, Regin) - increase the immunity of the skin.
• Others (stabilizing, opioid, etc.).

Depending on the existing problem, a meso-cocktail is prescribed, which usually includes hyaluronic acid and a certain type of peptide. And if the acid dissolves over time, then the peptides, working with skin cells, act as a “building material”, i.e. after one full course of mesotherapy you get practically new skin.

Today, cosmetics with peptides are the most effective for maintaining the beauty and youth of the skin, displacing all others.

There is no information anywhere about the dangers of peptides; on the contrary, there are continuous positive reviews and recommendations from clients. But this does not mean that they can be completely trusted. After all, they appeared on the market not so long ago, and their effect on health in general has not been fully studied.

What is the procedure?

Mesotherapy is one of the most popular manipulations in beauty salons. Its popularity is due to its high efficiency and minimal list of contraindications. The course of treatment eliminates defects, delays the aging process, and smoothes wrinkles.

The method was invented by a French doctor in the middle of the last century. Its essence lies in the subcutaneous administration of drugs to solve various problems. Now the technology is actively used in cosmetology for caring and rejuvenating sessions.

For the mesotherapy procedure, therapeutic cocktails are created from different substances and injections from one ingredient are used. Most often they are used:

• hyaluronic acid, which retains moisture in cells, smoothes small and large wrinkles;
• polylactic acid, necessary for the production of collagen and improves skin turgor;
• phospholipids, which are part of the cell structure and provide the epidermis with firmness and elasticity;
• silicon salts, which improve the immune defense of the integument, giving the face a uniform, beautiful tone.

The composition of medicinal mixtures includes vitamins, minerals, herbal extracts, and amino acids. To treat dermatological problems, antibiotics, glucocorticosteroids, and immunomodulators are prescribed. There are more than 200 substances that are used to create mesotherapy solutions.

Therapeutic cocktails are selected individually depending on the problem that needs to be solved. Injections are made using a thin needle. The puncture depth is no more than 3.9 mm.

Important. Thanks to subcutaneous administration, beneficial substances penetrate into the deep layers of the dermis. Their effect activates metabolic processes in cells, stimulates blood circulation and renewal of the epidermis.

In the place where the injection is given, the skin is noticeably smoothed, small scars, post-acne, and spider veins dissolve.

Can it be done after Botox, chemical peeling or other procedures?

Botox

After Botox injections, any manipulations with the skin that increase blood circulation are not recommended.

Only after Botox reaches its maximum effect, and this happens after 3 weeks, can mesotherapy be done.

If you have not done anything yet, but want to do both of these procedures, it is better to do meso first, then 2 weeks later Botox injections.

Chemical peeling

You can conduct 2-3 sessions 3-4 days before medium or deep peeling to prevent scarring.

When the peeling after peeling goes away, this procedure is even recommended to speed up epithelization and eliminate redness.

Other cosmetic procedures

On the day of the session, as well as 2-3 days after it, it is not recommended to do anything else, otherwise the elimination of the drug will accelerate.

How to behave after mesotherapy

After rejuvenating sessions, certain restrictions must be observed to help avoid complications.

1. It is not recommended to touch your face with your hands on the first day after the procedure;
2. For several days it is forbidden to be in the sun and visit the solarium, sauna, bathhouse;
3. You should not use cosmetics or peel to avoid causing skin irritation and preventing infection;
4. It is recommended to give up sports and massage for a while;
5. Before going outside, you must apply a protective cream to your skin against ultraviolet rays or wear closed clothing.

Mesotherapy can be a successful alternative to plastic surgery, provided that all manipulations are performed by a qualified specialist and aseptic rules are followed. You can get a long-lasting rejuvenating effect and avoid serious complications if you prepare for the procedure in advance and exclude possible contraindications.