Mesotherapy is mainly aimed at rejuvenating facial skin and preventing the appearance of early signs of photoaging, so many believe that it should be performed at 25-35 years of age. In fact, facial mesotherapy after 40 is considered the most effective, since it is at this age that you will be able to notice the maximum results of the technique in a short time.
What is facial mesotherapy
Facial mesotherapy is a non-surgical rejuvenation procedure. It consists of injecting a complex of biologically active substances into the facial skin: vitamins, minerals, amino acids, antioxidants, biostimulants, medicines, etc. The composition of the meso-cocktail
is selected individually for each patient and depends on his individual characteristics and the problem that is supposed to be solved with the help of the procedure.
Valuable substances enter our body with food, but no more than 1% reaches the skin. The principle of action of mesotherapy
consists in the direct influence of specially composed active substances on problem areas, without a general effect on the body. The effect depends on the properties of the components included in the solution. They may have: antibacterial, moisturizing, anti-aging, absorbent and other qualities.
Since the drug is injected directly into the pathological focus, there is a targeted therapeutic effect of the substance on a specific area. Microdoses of the drug at the cellular level stimulate
a number of biochemical processes and solve problems that arise in the skin layers.
Why is mesotherapy needed after 40 years?
Mesotherapy is a minimally invasive cosmetic procedure that involves repeated introduction of mesotherapy cocktails into the structure of the dermis. They saturate the dermis with useful substances and restore its internal microflora.
After 35, many processes in tissues slow down and are inhibited, which negatively affects the external condition of the skin. Mesotherapy helps to awaken these processes and improve the health of the dermis:
- Renewal of epithelial cells;
- Regeneration of collagen and elastin;
- Metabolism;
- Blood microcirculation;
- Integrity of blood vessels and capillaries;
- Movement of lymph.
Mesotherapy is most effective after 40 years in coping with the signs of skin aging, increasing its tone and making it elastic and firm. In addition, the technique eliminates pigmentation, which often appears due to exposure to ultraviolet radiation on tissue.
However, keep in mind that there are two types of mesotherapy - injection and non-injection. When working with aging skin, it is better to use the first method of introducing the composition, since it ensures maximum effectiveness of the procedure and delivers beneficial substances to the epithelial cells faster.
Compositions used in mesotherapy
The choice of medications for mesotherapy depends on the age, skin type, and the patient’s sensitivity to individual ingredients. The solution may include:
- vitamins: retinol, ascorbic acid, B complex vitamins, tocopherol, flavonoids;
- minerals: phosphorus, sulfur, zinc, selenium, potassium, magnesium, etc.;
- amino acids: proline, lysine, threonine, serine, etc.;
- synthetic unstabilized hyaluronic acid;
- phospholipids;
- plant or animal extracts (gingocaffeine, collagen);
- immunostimulants;
- organic acids, etc.
For the needs of modern cosmetology, ready-made cocktails have been developed with certain balanced compositions, which are highly safe and highly effective. Among industrial preparations one can highlight the Filorga line of cocktails
, as the most optimal and effective. Depending on the age gradation, there are:
- Filorga NCTF 135 - standard, for patients under 30 years of age;
- Filorga NCTF 135HA - enriched, for patients from 30 to 40 years old;
- Filorga NCTF 135HA+ - extra enriched, for patients over 40 years old;
- Hair X is a mesopreparation for improving the condition of hair and scalp.
The compositions differ only in the concentration of hyaluronic acid: the older the age, the greater the need for this polysaccharide. The solution includes 54 components: 12 vitamins, 6 minerals, 20 amino acids, 6 coenzymes and other substances. The drugs are safe and bioavailable. Clinical effectiveness proven in practice:
- deeply moisturize the skin;
- reduce sensitivity to ultraviolet radiation;
- stimulate the regeneration of the dermis;
- block inflammation;
- inhibit degenerative processes;
- accelerate metabolism and nourish the skin.
Indications for facial mesotherapy
Facial mesotherapy is one of the most common cosmetic procedures. In just a few sessions you can significantly improve the condition of the dermis: increase elasticity and tone, get rid of anti-age imperfections or cure problematic skin. Let's list the main indications:
- age-related and hormonal changes in the skin;
- deficiency of intercellular matrix components;
- loss of elasticity and firmness of the dermis;
- rosacea, acne and post-acne;
- chloasma, melasma, hyperpigmentation;
- enlarged pores;
- acquired defects (scars, scars, stretch marks);
- spider veins;
- double chin;
- unhealthy pallor;
- dark circles and puffiness under the eyes;
- uneven skin texture;
- gravitational ptosis.
Mesotherapy is widely used as one of the points of the rehabilitation program after plastic surgery and chemical peeling, as well as as part of the prevention and restoration of the skin from the damaging effects of ultraviolet rays.
Contraindications to the procedure
Absolute contraindications
for mesotherapy there are only two:
- blood clotting disorder;
- disruption of scarring processes.
There are a number of relative contraindications, in the presence of which it is better to refrain from the procedure:
- pregnancy and lactation;
- inflammatory processes on the face;
- diabetes;
- acute viral infections;
- exacerbation of chronic diseases;
- presence of neoplasms.
The decision on admission to manipulation in the presence of a particular disease is decided individually in a preliminary consultation with a cosmetologist.
So when to start?
The age at which you can start doing certain procedures described in this article is approximate. Each of us is unique. Some people may need injections at a fairly young age. For some, the first procedures will be relevant only after 40-45 years. It depends on lifestyle, health status and other individual characteristics. A qualified cosmetologist, after examining the condition of the skin and identifying problems, will advise what procedures will help preserve youth and when it is enough to do facial massages, treatments, peelings, and when it is already possible to correct deficiencies with the help of injections.
The article was prepared by dermatovenerologist, cosmetologist, trichologist at the Face&Body club Daria Sergeevna Bolgova.
Execution order
Facial mesotherapy does not depend on seasonality and can be performed at any time of the year. Three days before the session, blood thinners (anticoagulants, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) should not be used. Before the procedure, the doctor will conduct a conversation to identify contraindications, select an individual treatment regimen and the composition of the meso-cocktail. Depending on the treatment area, the depth and number of injections may vary.
The procedure involves a number of steps:
- Thorough cleansing and degreasing of the skin, preparation of the drug.
- The procedure is relatively painless. If the patient has a low pain threshold, topical anesthesia with lidocaine cream is performed.
- Treating the face with an antiseptic.
- Injection of the drug (subcutaneously or intradermally) into the problem area with a thin needle according to a pre-planned scheme. Injections can be carried out in one of the following ways:
- Repeated treatment with antiseptic (chlorhexidine).
- Applying a soothing mask.
• a series of targeted injections (attack method). Needle marks disappear after 1.5 - 2 hours; • injection of medication into the surface layer of the skin (papules method). Provides better interaction of the injected substance with tissue cells and provides a more prolonged effect, however, traces of the injection remain for several days.
The entire procedure takes from 20 to 30 minutes. To achieve maximum results, it is necessary to undergo a course of treatment consisting of 3 to 6 visits. Interval between sessions: 7 - 14 days. After injections, small hematomas are possible, which resolve after 2-3 days. If necessary, repeated mesotherapy can be prescribed after 6 - 12 months.
Effect and effectiveness of the procedure
If mesotherapy is performed correctly after 40 years, you will get the following result:
- The skin will become tighter, firmer and more elastic.
- Pigmentation will become lighter or disappear completely.
- Large wrinkles will become less prominent, small ones will be completely smoothed out.
- Tissue swelling will decrease.
- The face will acquire a clearer contour and smooth lines.
- The pores will become narrower, inflammation and acne will go away.
In any case, a woman’s face will look younger after mesotherapy, and this is its main effect. Moreover, the technique has virtually no risks of complications and undesirable consequences, like surgical facial skin tightening.
However, keep in mind that to achieve the desired result you will have to undergo a full course of sessions, consisting of 6-15 visits to cosmetology. This is due to the cumulative effect of mesotherapy - the master gradually introduces the drug in small concentrations to avoid the skin reacting to too harsh an effect. This makes the technology absolutely safe for the client.
At the same time, the meso-cocktail remains in the structure of the dermis for up to a year, thanks to which you can enjoy the results of the procedure for a long time.
Rehabilitation period
After the procedure, the doctor will give several recommendations for facial skin care during the rehabilitation period:
- do not wash your face or use cosmetics for 24 hours;
- within 3 days after that, you cannot perform other cosmetic skin care procedures;
- avoid sauna and swimming pool for two weeks;
- use sun protection (SPF at least 30);
- Limit exercise and avoid drinking alcohol for a week.
If after visiting a cosmetologist's office you have an allergic reaction, you must take 1 tablet of an antihistamine (Suprastin, Tavegil) and notify your doctor. In case of hematoma formation, use local heparin ointment.
Photos before and after
In the photo below you can clearly see the effectiveness and efficiency of mesotherapy performed by women after 35-40 years. Please note that in most cases the initial skin condition looked slightly older than the actual age of the clients.
However, keep in mind that in any case you will not be able to achieve such a result in one session. It is important to complete a full course in cosmetology, observing all the restrictions and advice prescribed by the master in order to achieve the desired effect.
Advantages and effectiveness of the technique
The first results can be noticed after one mesotherapy session. The skin becomes smoother, more hydrated, flaking goes away, and small facial wrinkles are smoothed out. Upon completion of the course of procedures:
- acne is significantly reduced or completely disappears;
- dark circles under the eyes disappear;
- the water balance of the dermis is restored;
- wrinkles are smoothed out;
- ph is normalized;
- the oval of the face is leveled;
- pores become narrower.
Mesotherapy has a number of undeniable advantages. The procedure can be used in complex therapy to enhance other anti-aging programs. It has a low degree of trauma, so the rehabilitation period is only 3 - 5 days. Manipulations are carried out on an outpatient basis, hospitalization is not required. Helps enhance natural regeneration and tissue repair. The injected drugs affect only a certain area of the face.
Patient reviews
Natalya, 34 years old: Good afternoon. How did I decide to undergo mesotherapy? As I remember now, I got up in the morning, went to the mirror, smiled and noticed huge, disgusting wrinkles on my forehead. I immediately went to a cosmetologist, she recommended mesotherapy. I only needed 7 sessions, which took about 1.5 months in total. But now I like myself much more, you should see my skin! It’s as if 5 years have slipped away!
Sveta, 23 years old: I signed up for mesotherapy after my friends. We went on vacation together and encountered one problem - pigmentation. It was not particularly pronounced, but noticeable, so I got rid of it in 4 sessions. In any case, I liked the procedure, thank you)
Elena, 48 years old: Hello! I work in the media industry, so it is important to me that my face always looks great. I have been familiar with mesotherapy for a long time, I took this course for the third time, the results last me for six months. They can recommend the procedure; it is quite comfortable and effective.
