Mesotherapy is a novel non-invasive treatment modality in cosmetic medicine, which involves the injection of medicines with the help of a derma pen or derma roller directly under the skin at the target area. Mesotherapy is the micro-injection of a solution containing conventional medicines, vitamins, minerals, enzymes and amino acids. The ingredients of the solution will depend on the treatment required.
Mesotherapy could be use for various skin conditions and hair conditions. DC Clinic, the best aesthetic clinic in Chennai, uses Mesotherapy as a method for skin rejuvenation and hair regrowth in young adults. As it is non-invasive and easily tolerable, it is a widely accepted cosmetic procedure in aesthetic clinics. Mesotherapy could be performed with a derma roller or derma pen or injections of solutions in the treatment area
Skin mesofacials will help with acne scars, skin pigmentation and ageing skin. Mesotherapy aims to replace the minerals, vitamins and amino acids in the skin which decreases with aging. Series of injections or micro-needling helps in skin regeneration and prevents fine lines and sagging of skin, especially under the eyes.
Mesotherapy for hair can be an effective way for hair loss patients, especially in alopecia areata (patchy hair loss). It involves restoration of hair nutrients and vitamins directly into the scalp, which promotes hair growth in hair loss area. It is important to understand that, mesotherapy injection is useful only in small areas of hair loss. Mesotherapy can be combined with hair transplantation surgery for better and quicker results.
Mesotherapy is also useful for localised fat reduction, a combination of medicines can be injected under the skin which will break the triglycerides within the fat cells, reducing fat accumulation. It helps in localised fat deposition, making the skin appear tight. This is called lipolytic injections.
The number of sittings would depend on the treatment area. Approximately, 4-8 treatments will be required at weekly or bi-weekly intervals. Patients can have maintenance injections every 6-12 months.
There will be minimal discomfort on injection. However, the size of the needle is very small, hence the pain is usually very subtle. There can be mild swelling in the injected area, which usually disappears within 12-36 hours. Rarely, bruising will be noticed following injections, which usually disappears within a few days.