Facial mesotherapy: what is this procedure and do you need it?

• The essence of the method of fractional mesotherapy for facial skin
• The effectiveness of fractional mesotherapy for facial skin
• Contraindications to the use of fractional mesotherapy for facial skin
• Fractional mesotherapy procedure for facial skin step by step
• Recommendations for post-procedure care

One of the most modern methods of hardware cosmetology is fractional mesotherapy of facial skin. Significant differences from the classical procedure make it possible to achieve good results in an attempt to overcome some skin defects. At the same time, the manipulation of fractional mesotherapy itself causes almost no pain, and rehabilitation after it proceeds very quickly.

Her Majesty mesotherapy

Mesotherapy is one of the effective and painless procedures for skin rejuvenation. It is often called beauty injections, because, in fact, that’s what it is. During the procedure, microscopic doses of special beneficial substances are injected under the skin in problem areas of the face to promote skin rejuvenation and improve its condition.

Cosmetologists note that mesotherapy is the most effective non-surgical method of skin rejuvenation.

Another advantage of this procedure is that it is painless. Many clients, sharing their reviews of this rejuvenation, say that mesotherapy feels similar to other surface treatment techniques, but is much more effective. After all, all useful substances, biologically active preparations, and vitamins necessary for the skin reach exactly the right place—the epidermis. Due to this introduction of active substances directly “to the destination”, the result is achieved as quickly as possible. The skin is restored from the inside, becomes healthy, more toned. The resulting effect lasts for several months.

Beauty injections are similar to reflexology, in which active zones and points responsible for skin rejuvenation are irritated.

After classical facial mesotherapy, traces of injections may remain for several days. Therefore, if you have important events planned, avoid the injection method of administering the drug.

The mesotherapy procedure is popular not only among women, but also among men who want to look much younger.

Drugs

Depending on the specifics of the treated area - scalp, facial tissues, other areas of the body, expected action and initial condition, the cosmetologist individually selects the components for the mesotherapy cocktail. Compositions for fractional administration differ in origin and mechanism of action, among the most popular it is necessary to highlight:

• synthesized components - injectable preparations obtained artificially, for example, hyaluronic acid;
• plant extracts – have a mild effect and are absolutely safe for humans;
• ingredients of animal origin - elastin, collagen, which restores lost elasticity and youth;
• vitamin supplements – vitamins B, C, U, A, P have antioxidant properties and significantly improve skin condition;
• minerals - phosphorus, magnesium, selenium and other trace elements are selected depending on specific tasks;
• acids of organic origin – accelerate the process of cellular regeneration, have a peeling effect;
• medicinal products - designed to solve specific diseases, pathologies, prescribed by a salon beauty expert based on individual indicators.

The cosmetologist conducts a thorough examination of the skin, finds out during the consultation what defects the client wants to get rid of, only after that it becomes clear that it is better to inject. The ingredients of the meso cocktail are selected based on the results of the consultation, as well as taking into account age and other features - wrinkles, age spots, post-acne, etc.

When is mesotherapy needed?

Mesotherapy helps in solving many skin problems. Feel free to go to a cosmetologist if:

• you have been in unfavorable climatic conditions for a long time,
• you have decreased tone of the facial muscles,
• skin laxity is observed,
• signs of aging, wrinkles,
• the skin has lost its former elasticity and firmness.

Indications for the mesotherapy procedure are also:

• presence of a double chin,
• seborrheic dermatitis,
• acne,
• acne,
• nasolabial folds,
• skin creases,
• excessive pigmentation,
• dark circles under the eyes,
• swelling under the eyes,
• scars,
• scarring,
• rosacea,
• excessive paleness of the skin.

Having studied the condition of the skin and its problems, identifying the presence or absence of allergic reactions, the specialist will advise which method should be used in a particular case and select the most suitable drugs.

Meso cocktail selection

The composition of the drug is selected according to indications, depending on the nature of the problems, age and individual characteristics of the patient.

List of main components of meso cocktails:

1. Hyaluronic acid is one of the most popular ingredients for mesotherapy. Its action is aimed at eliminating the signs of aging. Moisturizes the skin. Stimulates the synthesis of skin proteins.
2. Aloe extract. Promotes tissue regeneration and normalizes water balance.
3. Ginkgo biloba extract. Used for anti-aging therapy. Improves blood circulation, strengthens the walls of blood vessels.
4. Gentamicin sulfate is an antibiotic drug used to treat severe forms of acne.
5. Glycolic acid - used to prevent age-related changes, treat acne and seborrhea. Eliminates hyperpigmentation, atrophic scars and stretch marks.
6. Aminophylline. Promotes the breakdown of fat. Used for the treatment and prevention of cellulite and fat deposits.
7. Artichoke extract. Relieves swelling. Also used around the eyes. Used in the treatment of cellulite, especially its edematous form. Reduces post-traumatic swelling after plastic surgery, deep peelings and injections. Eliminates the effects of Botox overdose.
8. Hyaluronidase. Moisturizes the skin. Eliminates wrinkles. Removes toxins. It is used for the treatment of fibrous cellulite and the treatment of scars.
9. Vitamin preparations:

• Ascorbic acid. Used for increased pigmentation. Improves skin color and tone. Eliminates the initial signs of aging and wilting, facial wrinkles and spider veins. Restores skin elasticity and prevents the appearance of ptosis.
• Aflutop. Helps maintain tissue elasticity. Participates in the natural synthesis of hyaluronic acid and collagen, stimulates the restoration process.
• Vitamin A (retinoic acid). Powerful antioxidant. Slows down the aging process. Stimulates collagen production and skin renewal, making it denser. Has a healing effect.
• Vitamin B1. Effectively eliminates signs of aging. Used to treat hair, promotes hair restoration and stimulates growth.
• Vitamin B2. Stimulates regeneration processes and is used in the treatment of acne, dermatitis and eczema.
• Vitamin B3. Actively used to prevent age-related changes in the skin, rejuvenates and moisturizes it. Used in the treatment of cellulite, atrophic scars and stretch marks.
• Vitamin B5. Activates the process of tissue regeneration. Promotes skin renewal. Increases the strength of collagen fibers.
• Vitamin B6. Eliminates dryness and relieves skin inflammation. Used for hair treatment.
• Vitamin B8. Used for seborrheic dermatitis, focal baldness, hair loss, as well as for the treatment of acne and stretch marks.
• Vitamin B12. Evens out skin tone. A powerful remedy in the fight against hyperpigmentation.

Contraindications to mesotherapy

Despite the wide range of problems that mesotherapy solves, it has a number of contraindications that do not recommend such procedures.

You should not resort to mesotherapy if:

• fear of needles,
• vascular pathologies,
• bleeding disorders,
• chronic renal failure,
• cholelithiasis,
• pregnancy,
• oncological diseases.

High blood pressure, decreased immunity, and the presence of a pacemaker are also contraindications for mesotherapy.

Comparison of fractional and injection mesotherapy

Below we have posted before and after photographs of patients who have completed a professional course of injection mesotherapy. You can compare this with the results of fractional mesotherapy in the photo that we posted in the article above. Classical injection mesotherapy is superior to fractional mesotherapy when it comes to wrinkles and gravitational ptosis, but is objectively inferior to it in terms of correcting stretch marks (striae) and atrophic scars.

Types of mesotherapy

Depending on the method of introducing the anti-aging drug under the skin, there are two main methods of mesotherapy: injection (invasive) and non-injection (non-invasive).

Injection mesotherapy

The very name “injection” therapy suggests that “beauty injections” are performed with thin needles (manual or hardware). When administering the drug manually, it becomes possible to carry out the procedure in delicate and hard-to-reach areas, and the product is used economically. The disadvantage of this procedure is the duration of the session and pain.

In hardware mesotherapy, drugs are administered subcutaneously using a special injector (gun) with many mesotherapy needles. The procedure is performed both manually and automatically. When using this method, the rejuvenation session is significantly reduced in time and pain is reduced.

Non-invasive (needle-free) mesotherapy

An alternative to classic “beauty injections” is non-injection mesotherapy, in which anti-aging drugs get under the skin without the help of a needle.

Non-invasive procedures include:

• laser mesotherapy,
• oxygen mesotherapy,
• electroporation,
• cryomesotherapy,
• ionomesotherapy.

In laser therapy, the drug is injected under the skin under the influence of laser radiation. When using oxygen mesotherapy, a rejuvenating cocktail is introduced by oxygen pressure, which, moreover, accelerates metabolism and stimulates blood circulation.

During electroporation, active substances enter the skin under the influence of electrical impulses.

Galvanic current for subcutaneous administration of anti-aging drugs is used in ionomesotherapy.

Cryomesotherapy is one of the newest types of mesotherapy, in which the rejuvenating effect is achieved through the three components of current, cold and a beauty cocktail.

Non-invasive mesotherapy has a number of advantages:

• painlessness of the procedure,
• the session lasts up to 30 minutes,
• no rehabilitation period required,
• the injected drug is evenly distributed under the skin.

All existing types of mesotherapy have their pros and cons. It is quite difficult to decide which method to choose without consulting a specialist. After all, before choosing the most suitable procedure, it is necessary to take into account a number of factors (including the pain threshold, the skin’s susceptibility to external irritants) and determine exactly what problem mesotherapy should solve.

The effect of the procedure depends on the method of administration of the drug and the composition of the anti-aging cocktail. Most often in mesotherapy, subcutaneous injection of hyaluronic acid is used. It binds water molecules, thereby maintaining the flawless shape of the face.

Professional devices for fractional mesotherapy (with solution supply) –

Marketing rules not only the world, but also cosmetology, and fractional mesotherapy devices in beauty salons solve a lot of problems for owners.
For example, only doctors have the right to legally practice injection mesotherapy and biorevitalization of the face, and no matter what the nurses (cosmetologists-aestheticians) tell you, in fact they do injections illegally. In addition, good mesotherapy drugs are expensive, plus doctors demand higher wages. That is why fractional mesotherapy is often offered to patients who are inclined to undergo injection techniques. Such procedures are carried out by nursing staff, and the cost of the drugs is very low. Therefore, the profitability of fractional mesotherapy in conditions of declining living standards of the population is much higher (compared to injection mesotherapy), because the cost of drugs for it is significantly lower. As we said above, the cost of high-quality mesotherapy for injection will be about 1,500 to 6,000 rubles per syringe with a volume of 1.0-2.0 ml, and a drug for fractional mesotherapy with a volume of 20 ml has a cost of 200 rubles.

The principle of operation of devices with solution supply is

The main difference between such devices and Dermapen type devices is the automatic supply of solution to the working nozzle. The solution is not supplied through the needles, but to the point of their contact with the skin, and therefore you should not expect much penetration of the solution deep into the skin. Preparations for fractional mesotherapy consist mainly only of low-molecular substances in order to somehow ensure their transport through the surface of the skin. But as we said above, although the same low-molecular hyaluronic acid (HA) will penetrate the skin, its effects will be limited only to stimulating angiogenesis and damage healing.

High molecular weight HA (especially partially stabilized) has a pronounced rejuvenating effect, but it can only be delivered to the dermis by injection. Therefore, the main effect of using fractional mesotherapy devices with automatic solution supply will again develop only due to the creation of microdamages in the skin by needles. Typically, the course of treatment consists of 4-8 sessions. As for the interval between procedures, this is determined individually.

Anti-aging products

During mesotherapy, a specialist uses a thin needle to inject various drugs under the skin that promote rejuvenation and restoration of skin cells. All the products used are divided into several groups according to their composition, action and origin:

• synthesized drugs,
• plant and herbal extracts,
• preparations based on animal products,
• vitamins, minerals,
• organic acids,
• medications.

Synthesized products are obtained artificially. These include hyaluronic acid, which has gained popularity for its ability to retain moisture.

Preparations made from herbs and plants are safe and very effective. But before using them, it is necessary to find out whether the client is allergic to these plants.

Elastin and collagen are made from animal products; these are the main “fighters” for youth and elasticity of the skin.

The use of vitamins in mesotherapy enhances the antioxidant effects of the skin and significantly improves complexion.

The use of minerals and salts is popular in “beauty injections”. They are selected individually for each client.

Organic pyruvic and glycolic acids provide a peeling effect and accelerate the process of cell regeneration.

In some cases, medications are added to the vitamin-rejuvenating cocktail according to indications.

Summary after the session

Fractional administration of mesotherapy cocktails effectively combats a number of aesthetic defects: dehydration, elimination of stretch marks, scars, the effects of acne, hyperpigmentation. Regular care and periodic maintenance activities improve the quality of the skin; changes are visible after the first visit to the salon.

After 2-4 weeks of the course of procedures you will notice:

• smoothing the contour, smoothing out wrinkles and scars;
• fresh color, gray tint disappears;
• the production of subcutaneous fat is normalized, the face looks well-groomed and moisturized;
• pores narrow;
• the oval tightens, clear shapes appear, the double chin disappears;
• pigment spots, spider veins become less pronounced and disappear completely over time;
• rashes decrease, irritation goes away;
• Striae and scars fade.

Mesotherapy procedures are often prescribed as a preparatory stage before surgery, gas-liquid and other types of peelings, laser resurfacing, and can be performed for recovery after salon events. Mesotherapy allows not only to remove wrinkles on the face, but also effectively fights hair problems - the scalp is also often subjected to beauty injections. Mesotherapy for hair is carried out to strengthen the follicles, regenerate the structure, treat alopecia, normalize fat production, hydrolipid balance, and stimulate blood circulation in the scalp.

Restrictions after mesotherapy

Mesotherapy, like any procedure, requires compliance with certain rules. So, on the day of the “beauty session” you cannot carry out other cosmetic procedures.

During the first 24 hours after mesotherapy, do not apply decorative cosmetics and creams to your face. Give your skin time to rest and recover.

After mesotherapy, refrain from visiting the bathhouse, sauna, or solarium for several days. Don't massage your face. Stop playing sports for a while.

How does the procedure work?

Mesotherapy injections include several stages. It all starts with a consultation: the doctor talks to you, finds out what exactly you plan to correct with the help of the procedure, selects the drug and the required dosage.

Then it cleanses your face of traces of cosmetics and impurities, and treats the injection area with an antiseptic. The next stage is the application of topical anesthesia. Thanks to this, mesotherapy does not leave any unpleasant sensations. In front of you, the specialist prints out the individual packaging of the drug and injection, and performs intradermal injections according to the chosen scheme. Then the skin is re-treated with an antiseptic and a soothing cream is applied.

After completing the procedure, Cleo Line staff will tell you how to care for the treated area.

Home mesotherapy

Unfortunately, salon mesotherapy procedures are not always affordable (on average, one rejuvenation session ranges from 3,000 to 10,000 rubles), so means for performing mesotherapy at home are becoming increasingly popular. You just need to purchase a special device - a mesoscooter.

The mesoscooter is a roller equipped with many small needles.

By massaging your face with such a massager with a cream or serum previously applied to it, you can achieve deeper penetration of its components into the skin. True, home mesotherapy is not as effective as a salon procedure, but the result will still be noticeable. The main thing in achieving the effect is the regularity of massage.

Expert advice

In order for the result after a mesotherapy course to be positive, you need to know how to prepare correctly, how many procedures will be needed, at what age to start and how often injections should be given.

How to prepare

The cosmetic procedure does not require preparation. At the same time, beauty industry experts advise against visiting a solarium or natural insolation a few days before your visit. In addition it is necessary:

• stop taking blood thinning medications for at least 7 days;
• refuse other salon services 1-3 days in advance;
• do not visit the bathhouse (sauna) a day before the appointed date;
• reduce physical activity, refrain from exhausting workouts.

Immediately before starting the process, you need to wash your face and remove makeup; it is advisable not to use decorative cosmetics for 12 hours, not to wash your hair (applies to injections into the scalp for hair) and not to drink alcoholic beverages.

Age

Injection beauty techniques are allowed from the age of 18. An early start serves as an excellent prevention of the appearance of wrinkles, a sufficient supply of nutrients and beneficial microelements for the near future. At the same time, the most successful time for the first beauty injections is after 25 years of age, during this period it is possible to achieve the most lasting and visible results.

Precautions after the session

What should not be done after mesotherapy? Immediately after visiting a cosmetologist’s office, you must abandon decorative cosmetics. Often, clients try to hide traces of microinjections - possible bruises and swelling - with foundation, thereby preventing normal wound healing. Avoid visiting saunas and swimming pools, do not sunbathe in the sun for the first 5 days, replace alcohol with healthy juices and soft drinks.

How often should you do it?

The composition of meso-cocktails, the number of visits to the salon and how much time you need to wait between them is determined by a mesotherapist. On average, at least one maintenance session per year is required for a noticeable effect. If the fractional procedure was carried out for anti-cellulite purposes, 5-15 visits will be required, for weight loss - at least 4 appointments with a specialist, to remove bags under the eyes, be prepared to visit the salon 2-4 times. The interval between visits is usually about 3-14 days, selected individually.