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Mesotherapy: how it works, suitability and aftercare

Mesotherapy uses small injections to deliver a specified preparation into selected areas. Understand why the ingredients and purpose matter more than the treatment name alone.

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Understanding the treatment

If you are suffering from hair loss and are looking for a solution to help stop the loss of hair (hair preservation) and to help regrow the hair that you have lost, mesotherapy is one of the treatment options you can explore.

The word mesotherapy comes from the fact that in this treatment we target the ‘mesoderm’, a middle layer of the skin. Hair follicles develop from the ectoderm and mesoderm so the principle is that injecting the right ingredients in this layer makes them more effective.There is no specific formula of what gets injected in the treatment and there are many variants available. However, at our clinics we use what our specialists have found to be the most effective, which is a mixture of certain peptides and vitamins and in some cases medications like finasteride and minoxidil. The correct ingredients once injected in the right area, deliver nutrients to the hair, improve blood circulation and hence the delivery of growth factors. This in turn helps in the reactivation of dormant hair follicles and thereby is seen as regrowth of hair. It works for both men and women. However, a single session will not provide desired results. You will need multiple sessions.

Mesotherapy describes a technique involving small injections rather than one standard medicine. The contents, purpose and evidence can differ substantially between providers and products.

How it works

It is important for you to have realistic expectations when you are going in for any cosmetic treatment.

Mesotherapy will not be helpful for you in case you are facing late stages of hair loss. Our providers will ask you to go ahead only if they expect you to get results.

Results will start visibly showing after 1 or 2 sessions of mesotherapy. It will help you preserve existing hair as well as help in the activation of dormant follicles, appearing as regrowth of hair.

You will have to repeat the procedure multiple times. Initially 6-8 sessions at regular interval followed by maintenance sessions every year may be required to keep your hair from falling again.

The proposed effect depends on the substance injected and its target. The name mesotherapy alone does not establish what is being administered or whether it is effective.

Suitability and assessment

The clinician should identify the diagnosis, ingredients, product quality, regulatory status and alternatives. Allergy, infection and interactions need discussion.

What happens during treatment

A specific product and plan should be agreed before any injections. Sterile technique and documentation of the administered substances are important.

Step 1

In-person consultation

You will meet the dermatologist and share your concerns. The specialist will collect medical history from you to help diagnose the cause for loss of hair.

Step 2

Mesotherapy treatment

In case mesotherapy is decided as the ideal procedure, a numbing cream is applied to the target area so that you do not feel the needle pricks. The correct ingredients are then loaded and injected into the target area

Step 3

After-care

You then need to go home and follow the instructions shared by the dermatologist, which may include not shampooing for the next 24 hours.

Results and limitations

Evidence varies by product and indication. A generic promise of hair regrowth, fat reduction or rejuvenation is not enough to judge likely benefit.

Mesotherapy for Hair loss

Mesotherapy would therefore become the ideal choice in case: You are an ideal candidate and the specialist feels that it could provide you desired results You are averse to the idea of drawing your blood Your budget for improvement is lower than that required for PRP treatment.

Before and after results

These photographs come from the existing treatment and concern records. They illustrate individual outcomes. Your starting point, treatment plan and healing response affect your own result.

Before and after: Mesotherapy for Hair loss — Mesotherapy for Hair loss

Risks and recovery

Pain, bruising, infection, allergy, nodules and tissue injury can occur. Mixtures of uncertain composition add avoidable risk.

The risks associated with Mesotherapy are minimal. There are various studies that have shown the safety and efficacy of the treatment though studies are still going on. The possible risks involved are based on the fact that they arre an injectable and also possible side effects from the ingredients. These could include:

swelling at the injection site
rashes at the site
pain
bruising
you would also be made aware of the potential side effects of finasteride in case it is used.

These are easily avoidable in the hands of a well trained specialist which we guarantee you of at SkinGenious. In case they do occur, they are easily manageable.

Preparing for treatment

Bring details of previous procedures, medicines, allergies and any change in your health. Ask which skincare products or activities need adjusting before the appointment. Do not stop prescribed medicines without advice.

Any change to prescribed medicines, including blood thinners, must be agreed with the prescribing clinician.

To help avoid bruising or other reactions at the site of injection, it would be best to:

Stop smoking 2 weeks before the treatment
Stop taking aspirin or blood thinners or any non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (like brufen)
Not suggested if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Mesotherapy is not ideal for:

Late stage baldness
Complete baldness

Aftercare

Do not apply other medications for the next two days
Do not shampoo your hair on the day of the treatment
In case of pain at the injection site, take a regular anti-inflammatory like paracetamol.

Obtain written aftercare and information about the product used. Seek assessment for worsening redness, painful nodules, fever or persistent swelling.

Alternatives to consider

Established diagnosis-specific treatments should be compared first. Ask whether the proposed injection has evidence for the exact concern being treated.

Planning treatment and maintenance

Mesotherapy describes a method of delivering substances through multiple small injections rather than one specific medicine. It is used in programmes for skin or hair, but the contents of the preparation are central to understanding the treatment. Two appointments called mesotherapy may involve quite different products.

Before agreeing, ask for the name and ingredients of the injected preparation, its intended use and the reason it is being recommended for your concern. A general description such as vitamins or a skin booster is not enough to explain what will be administered.

The treatment plan should identify a useful goal, such as improving a particular aspect of skin quality, and explain how that goal will be measured. For hair loss, diagnosis still matters: an injection programme does not remove the need to assess patterned thinning, shedding or scalp inflammation.

Discuss allergy history, medicines and previous reactions to injections or cosmetic products. After treatment, follow the advice on cleansing, makeup and activities, and contact the clinic if swelling, redness, tenderness or lumps persist or worsen. Ask when the programme will be reviewed and what would count as a worthwhile response. This makes it easier to decide whether to continue rather than extending sessions without a clear change.

What affects the cost

The area treated, the product or device, the treatment plan and the number of sessions influence the total. A useful estimate explains what is included, what follow-up involves and whether maintenance is likely. City pages provide the local service information.

Common questions

What does the treatment involve?

The treatment involves injecting targeted nutrients into the mesoderm of your scalp to help activate dormant hair follicles.

Is mesotherapy for hair regrowth permanent?

No, in case you are facing hereditary hair loss, you may require maintenance sessions at reduced frequency. Medications may also be recommended to support the treatment.

Is the treatment safe?

Yes, the treatment is safe. The risk profile can be read on our web page.

Is mesotherapy better than PRP?

This is subjective as both treatments could help you with desired results. Mesotherapy may be better for you in case: – you have a fear of someone drawing your blood – your budget for improvement is lower than that required for PRP

What should I understand before choosing mesotherapy?

The clinician should identify the diagnosis, ingredients, product quality, regulatory status and alternatives. Allergy, infection and interactions need discussion.

What results should I expect?

Evidence varies by product and indication. A generic promise of hair regrowth, fat reduction or rejuvenation is not enough to judge likely benefit.

How do I compare this with other options?

Established diagnosis-specific treatments should be compared first. Ask whether the proposed injection has evidence for the exact concern being treated.

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