WHAT IS MESOTHERAPY?
Mesotherapy is an aesthetic application performed by giving vitamins, minerals, amino acids, hyaluronic acid, and other active substances under the skin with micro-injections. The aim is to increase skin quality, reduce fine lines and wrinkles, support skin elasticity, and target local regional problems. Thanks to it being a minimally invasive method, the recovery time is short, and daily life can be resumed immediately.
Mesotherapy can be applied to different areas such as the face, neck, décolleté, scalp, hands, and body. It can offer effective results in situations such as moisture loss in the skin, sagging, fine wrinkles, cellulite, or regional fat. The application is planned individually, taking into consideration the patient's skin type, age, health status, and aesthetic goals.
“Mesotherapy is an effective aesthetic application that targets rejuvenation and regional problems by delivering active substances directly to the skin tissue.”
MESOTHERAPY TECHNIQUES
Mesotherapy applications vary according to the injection technique, active substances used, and device type. The most common techniques include classic manual injection, applications with Dermapen, or automatic mesotherapy devices.
Manual Mesotherapy: Micro-doses of active substances are injected under the skin using fine needles. There may be a slight stinging or aching sensation during the application. The procedure time is generally 20-40 minutes.
Automatic Devices and Dermapen: Dermapen and mesotherapy devices allow the active substances to be distributed more homogeneously to the skin with microneedling or needle-free micro-injection. This method gives effective results especially in the face and neck areas.
PRE-APPLICATION EVALUATION
Before mesotherapy, the patient's medical history and skin condition are evaluated. Blood thinner use, allergy history, skin diseases, pregnancy, and breastfeeding status are taken into consideration. Since smoking and alcohol use can affect skin healing, they may be restricted before the procedure.
Detailed information is given to the patient about the mixture to be applied and the number of sessions. In addition, effects such as mild edema, redness, or bruising that may occur during and after the procedure are explained.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Mesotherapy is applied in a sterile environment and usually with a local anesthetic cream. Active substances are given to the target area by making micro-injections under the skin. The procedure time varies between 20-60 minutes depending on the area and session plan.
A slight stinging, ache, or temporary redness on the skin may occur during the application. After the procedure, daily activities can be resumed immediately. When necessary, support can be provided in different regions or with combination treatments.
RECOVERY PROCESS
Mild edema, redness, and sensitivity may be seen in the first days after mesotherapy. These effects generally decrease within 1-3 days. Cold applications and moisturizing care products recommended after the procedure accelerate healing.
- Hard pressure should not be applied to the skin for the first 24 hours.
- Direct exposure to sunlight should be avoided.
- Applications such as intense exercise and sauna should be avoided for the first few days.
- Edema and redness are temporary and usually disappear within a few days.
The effect of mesotherapy usually appears within 4-6 weeks, and skin quality can be supported for a long time with regular sessions. Session intervals are planned according to the applied mixture and skin need.
POSSIBLE RISKS AND COMPLICATIONS
Mesotherapy is a safe method when applied by experienced physicians. However, some risks are present. These may include bruising, edema, mild pain, rarely infection, allergic reaction, or skin sensitivity in the injection area.
In case of dissatisfaction with the post-procedure results, necessary correction sessions can be applied. Therefore, it is important to set realistic expectations and inform the patient before mesotherapy.
“The goal in mesotherapy applications is to maintain aesthetic and functional balance by ensuring the skin looks healthy and young. Every application should be planned in accordance with medical ethics and the legislation of the Ministry of Health.”
CONTROL AND FOLLOW-UP
Regular controls after mesotherapy are important for evaluating the effects on the skin and monitoring possible side effects. The first control is usually done within 1-2 weeks, followed by session planning and follow-up according to the patient's need.
Moisturizer and sunscreen use in accordance with physician recommendations increase the effectiveness of the application and provide long-lasting results.
CONCLUSION AND GENERAL EVALUATION
Mesotherapy is an effective aesthetic application to increase skin quality, reduce wrinkles, and support skin elasticity with a minimally invasive method. Since each individual's skin type and tissue response are different, results may vary personally.
Correct planning before the procedure, choice of an experienced physician, and open communication between patient and physician ensure successful and safe results are achieved. According to the legal regulations determined by the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Turkey, this content is for informational purposes only; it does not replace diagnosis and treatment. The most appropriate approach for each patient is determined after a face-to-face evaluation by a specialist physician.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Mesotherapy is not a one-time miracle; it is an accumulative medical treatment based on the skin repairing itself at the cellular level. Treatment protocols are usually planned as an average of 3 to 6 sessions (at 2-3 week intervals) depending on the size of the patient's skin damage. Strengthening, moisturizing, and gaining brightness of the skin barrier usually begin to be noticed prominently from the second session onwards.
Mesotherapy is a medical treatment method where vitamins, minerals, amino acids, enzymes, and moisturizing agents are directly injected into the middle layer of the skin (mesoderm). It is applied by expert doctors to trigger cell renewal (regeneration) in patients experiencing a dull and tired skin appearance, fine wrinkles, skin spots (hyperpigmentation), loss of elasticity, and chronic hair loss.
The mesotherapy procedure can be done manually by the physician administering the prepared medical cocktail under the skin with microinjections (very fine-tipped needles); it can also be combined with automatic microneedling (Dermapen) devices that create thousands of controlled micro-damages on the skin surface and ensure the absorption of the solution. Both techniques aim to activate the biological stimulation mechanism of the skin.
Since countless micro-holes are opened in the skin during the procedure, it is a physiological necessity of medicine to experience temporary redness resembling sunburn, a slight warming sensation, pinpoint micro-bleeding, and superficial bruising in the area immediately after the application. With the use of dermocosmetic repairing (cica) creams, this sensitivity process regresses with cellular repair within an average of 24 to 48 hours and completely disappears.
