the Promise of mesotherapy: gentle aesthetic medicine
Orange peel skin, fine lines, acne, hair loss... What if the solution was called mesotherapy: It has become an ally of choice in aesthetics
History of mesotherapy:
Originally, mesotherapy is a medical technique developed in 1952 by the French doctor Michel Pistor. These are local and very superficial, intra-epidermal, intra-dermal or hypodermal injections of low doses of medication at the location where a disorder or pain is felt.
Effective, it is also available in aesthetic medicine to significantly improve the quality of our skin.
In recent years, aesthetic mesotherapy has enjoyed immense success throughout the world.
Mesotherapy is currently practiced in France by 20,000 doctors
What is aesthetic mesotherapy?
Mesotherapy is known for its slimming benefits but also under the name of poly-vitamin injections, is an effective and rapid treatment which consists of injecting non-cross-linked hyaluronic acid, vitamins and essential minerals into your skin. Mesotherapy micro-injections help stimulate the elasticity of the skin, improving its hydration and evening out its complexion. The treatment is carried out without anesthesia and the “glow” effect is immediate.
Mesotherapy is done at a depth of 0.5 to 3 mm
What indications can mesotherapy treat?
There are many indications that can benefit from mesotherapy. It is an ideal technique for maintaining the skin on your face: wrinkles, fine lines, dull complexion, and imperfections (acne, pores, blackheads, spots, anti-aging-stretch marks).
Indications:
-In skin aging
-In the treatment of smoker, stained, sun damaged skin
-In the treatment of loose skin on the face, neckline and hands
-In the treatment of dark circles
-In the treatment of superficial facial wrinkles
-To tighten pores
-To deeply hydrate, stimulate and nourish the skin
-To give a real glow to the skin
Who is this skin revitalization technique for?
This aesthetic medicine process is offered to both men and women, as soon as the need arises: for poorly nourished skin, or too exposed to the sun and pollution, acne-prone skin, blemished skin, wrinkled, sagging, dehydrated skin.
It can also be practiced alongside other treatments such as peels , says Doctor Essayagh. (Source Marieclaire)
- When young, it can improve acne and seborrhea. It prevents dehydration.
- In middle age, it revitalizes the weakened dermis (sun, pollution, etc.) and helps maintain the tone of the skin.
- At an older age, it plumps up the dermis through its hydrating effect and helps repair the effects of skin aging.
Unlike cross-linked hyaluronic acids used to reduce wrinkles , this is not a filler. This will retain water in the skin, without changing the shape of the face or increasing its volume.
What are the advantages ?
- the skin is recolored, the complexion gains radiance, it is more luminous,
- better firmness and slight tightening effect,
- better skin tone and hydration.
Gradually, from one session to the next, the condition of the skin improves. feel free to take a photo of your face before and after the treatment to see the effectiveness of this facial mesotherapy.
The method consists of injecting very small quantities of specific products adapted to the needs of the skin. These micro-injections are intradermal, along wrinkles and also as a “ topping ” all over the face, with a very fine needle (by hand or with an injection gun). Done well, a session is almost painless.
Does mesotherapy hurt?
The sensation is different for each person, but you may feel a slight pinch during the injection.
What does mesotherapy contain?
Mesotherapy products vary depending on the patient's needs, but mainly contain amino acids, a complex of vitamins (C, A, E, B..), trace elements, but also antioxidants and non-toxic hyaluronic acid. reticulated and water.
How does a mesotherapy session take place?
Be makeup removed before the session.
A microinjection mesotherapy treatment session lasts approximately 30 minutes. the areas of the face and neck, but also the décolleté and hands.
(Photo source: Dr Peuch Aesthetic)
The principle of mesotherapy
The process is simple: the doctor injects infinitesimal doses of product into the superficial layers of the skin (epidermis and dermis) to obtain a very targeted action.
Which needles to use?
Needles from mesoram 33Gx0.2x4mm or 33Gx0.2x12mm .
Aftermath of treatment
The mesotherapy treatment does not cause any major adverse side effects; The skin may be red for a few hours but the redness disappears quickly and is camouflaged with makeup.
Do not sunbathe for 24 hours
Do not use cosmetics for 24 hours
Do not consume alcohol for 24 hours
What are the results
This mesotherapy treatment has an antioxidant effect and stimulation of collagen synthesis resulting in increased suppleness of the epidermis, increased skin hydration and greater tone of the skin while becoming smoother and more radiant. by relaunching cellular regeneration processes.
The skin gains softness and becomes brighter and smoother.
Mesotherapy revitalizes skin tissues through small multiple injections of various products into the skin.
The result is "radiant skin, more hydrated, more toned and, ultimately, firmer and less 'wrinkled', assures Doctor Essayagh, aesthetic doctor in Antibes. Fine lines are very often erased, the skin is less rough and gains in elasticity.” (Source Marieclaire)
-Improved hydration
-Improvement of fine lines
-Improved skin tone, sagging
-Improvement of the complexion which becomes radiant and uniform
-No more tired appearance
-Rejuvenation global
When do we see the results?
Its effects are seen quite quickly without going through surgery.
Results depend on a multitude of factors, including age, sun exposure, smoking history, diet and lifestyle. The result is immediate from the first session, the skin has changed and it is better appreciated after 3 sessions. The effects are long-lasting provided that the treatment is carried out as a cure.
For how long ?
the effects will last six months but become even longer lasting as the treatment is repeated. We recommend one session every three months.
How often should I get treatment?
It is recommended to carry out 5 sessions of mesotherapy to obtain very good results, at a rate of one session every two weeks.
What products to use?
“not all formulas are equal and it is necessary to check their CE approval for injectable fillers,” advises the doctor. (Marieclaire source)
Use the mesotherapy range (all vials) from the DIVES, MCCM, SIMILDIET brands: CE certified
Ampoules/vials can be mixed
Contraindications
- eczema on the areas to be treated,
- current skin infections ,
- a known allergy to one of the products used,
- serious, unstabilized illnesses,
- pregnant or breastfeeding women.
Aesthetic mesotherapy cannot be used either on the lower eyelids or on the corners of the lips.
The opinion of aesthetic medicine experts
PROMESSE FILLER mesotherapy products mainly use natural products. It is therefore a safe method, generally providing satisfaction. It is light and gives a nice glow to the skin. Mesotherapy/mesolift can improve moderate skin sagging and tone the skin. It gives thin, sluggish, dry, tired or damaged skin a boost of vitality that is not obtained with filler injections but which can be complementary.
Anti-aging mesotherapy
Mesotherapy is a treatment of choice to regain radiant, luminous and firm skin.
Aging is manifested by various signals that change the physiognomy:
- A deterioration in the quality of the skin: appearance of fine lines, enlarged pores, sagging, loss of radiance and tone.
- A change in shape: appearance of wrinkles, loss and displacement of volumes.
- Fine lines of negative facial expressions: the face expresses sadness, fatigue, fear, anger, disgust, contempt, surprise.
The injected products are mainly a mixture of hyaluronic acid, vitamins, minerals, amino acids such as argireline (Botox effect), or dmae (tightening effect).
Acne treatment
In people with acne-prone skin, mesotherapy treatment reduces and clears acne with products such as acne out from DIVES, Xtra skin repair from Simildiet and vitamin A from MCCM which regulate sebum production. .
Hair care
The hair mesotherapy product acts directly in the hair bulb. It contains vitamins, amino acids, antioxidants, plant stem cells and hyaluronic acid to slow hair loss and promote growth and vitality. Such as the xtra hair restorer from Simildiet or the gluthation from mccm…