Since a long time, people have always been eager to look good.
Looking good not only boosts our confidence and esteem but also helps us both in our professional lives as well as social lives.
In today’s fast world, when people do not have enough time to invest in themselves in the form of exercise or beauty regime, mesotherapy comes as a rescue for them, whose popularity has been increasing rapidly.
What is mesotherapy?
Mesotherapy is a non-surgical technique that targets the problematic areas in our body, be it skin issues, thinning hair or fat deposits in the abdomen, thighs, legs, etc. Mesotherapy was developed in 1952 by a French doctor, Dr. Michel Pastor, for the treatment of vascular disorders and to increase circulation. However, its use for cosmetic purposes and for weight loss has garnered much attention worldwide. It is one of the most effective and quick anti-ageing techniques. It is one of the lesser invasive procedures which uses natural sources such enzymes like collagenase and hyaluronidase, amino acids, vitamins, hormones like calcitonin and thyroxin, minerals and plant extracts and even vasodilators to be injected with fine micro-needles into the middle layer of the skin. It works from within the body by improving circulation, vascular system and lymphatic system.
Mesotherapy for face
- Mesotherapy is the ultimate way for a younger, brighter, hydrated and rejuvenated face. It reduces pigmentation, fine lines, wrinkles, acne scars, frown lines, crow’s feet, nasolabial folds, marionette line jowls, mental creases, forehead lines, brow drop, and sagging skin.
- The vitamin-infused injections to the skin work by producing collagen, resulting in youthful and tightened skin with a beautiful glow. It is also useful to reduce pore size and to diminish undereye dark circles. It is also used for skin lightening and tightening.
- The differences are visible from the first use itself. It is also an instant fix for dull, tired skin as it helps to flush out toxins by increasing circulation.
Mesotherapy for blepharoplasty
Mesotherapy is a gentle and effective, painless therapy that can be used not only on the face but also in the undereye area. Blepharoplasty surgery is indicated for droopy eyelids or when excess fat accumulates around the eye area that are more common with ageing.
As far as the eye area is concerned, people are skeptical when it comes to the use of needles, as in Botox. In such cases, this therapy works by removing the excess skin and excess fat under the eyes, restoring youthful-looking, fresh and bright eyes.
Mesotherapy for hair
Mesotherapy is used to treat alopecia, hair thinning and hair loss. The nutrients are injected directly into the scalp, which nourishes the scalp by increasing blood circulation, resulting in stronger, thicker, shining and longer hair.
Mesotherapy for weight loss
Mesotherapy not just helps in weight loss but also helps to get the desired shape. It aids in lipolysis that is breaking down of unwanted fat deposited on waists thighs, legs, abdomen, losing as much as 2 kg to 5 kg weight from the desired areas. It also helps in slimming of parts of the face like cheeks and chin. It is an alternative to various expensive weight loss programs like liposuction. It is also helpful in patients dealing with stubborn fat such as belly fat and love handles
Mesotherapy also helps to reduce back pain by reducing excess body fat.
Mesotherapy for stretch marks
Stretch marks appear mainly on the stomach, arms, thighs, most commonly after delivery and in some cases after weight loss. The injections containing vitamin C, magnesium and salicylate are effective in rapidly diminishing the appearance of these stretch marks, both old and new, in a time span as less as 5 weeks.
How does mesotherapy work?
Mesotherapy works on the principle that when small amounts of medications are injected into the mesoderm of the target areas, they melt the fat into smaller particles and finally the liver breaks these particles into carbon dioxide and water. Compared to other methods, mesotherapy has long-lasting effects, provided a stable weight is maintained, as it prevents further buildup of fats in the target areas.
The actual process of mesotherapy
Once the appointment is fixed with the specialized dermatologist, during each session, a local anesthetic or a numbing medicine may be applied as per the preference of the patient. The patient will receive injections under the skin surface at different depths. The patient may experience minimal to no discomfort during these sessions, but at the same time achieve long-lasting results.
Who can undergo mesotherapy?
A person above the age of 18 can undergo mesotherapy, depending on the individual’s health condition and the region where the treatment is to be done. It is always done by a trained medical professional or a skincare therapist.
Advantages of mesotherapy
Since mesotherapy is a non-surgical and painless process, there is minimal or no scarring after the procedure. It is a quick procedure, so there is no need of any prolonged stay in the clinic. Also, it is not done under general anesthesia and people are even able to resume their daily routine from the very next day itself. Side effects, if any, are very mild.
The ingredients to be injected, number of injections and visits vary from patient to patient and are determined by the mesotherapy dermatologist. Mesotherapy injections are given weekly or once in 10 days and depending on the response and requirements, further visits are decided upon.The general treatment course ranges from 4 to 6 weeks and for some, the results are visible with the first session itself.
Mesotherapy is the most popular cosmetic procedure in recent times, when compared to micro-needling or liposuction or other invasive procedures. Owing to the minimal side effects, discomfort, downtime and cost, mesotherapy is a guaranteed procedure for any individual who wants glowing and brighter looking skin, for individuals who are dealing with obesity or stubborn fat or for individuals dealing with baldness or alopecia. The best part is it uses plants and natural products, making it a cruelty-free natural vegan product.
