Mesotherapy is a modern miracle procedure. What is its price and is it worth saving?

The essence of the procedure

Mesotherapy is the introduction of beneficial substances into the deep layers of the skin. For this, a syringe, an electrophoresis apparatus, and a roller with needles made of precious metals are used. The method allows you to improve the health of your face, hair, hands, buttocks, neck, and décolleté. At the same time, the internal reserves of the body are activated, which ensures a pronounced lasting result.

Many preparations for the procedure are made based on hyaluronic acid. This substance is produced in the human body and performs the functions of a framework. In addition, it acts like a sponge, retaining moisture in the tissues.

Thanks to this, peeling disappears and wrinkles are smoothed out. The large size of the molecules prevents sodium hyaluronate from leaking through the surface of the skin. Therefore, the best way to penetrate deeper is injections of 1-3 mm.

What you need to know about hyaluronic acid?

To better understand the essence of biorevitalization and mesotherapy, let's start with the main component used in both methods - hyaluronic acid (HA).

The body needs it because it is responsible for the water balance of tissues. In addition, HA at the cellular level stimulates the synthesis of collagen, a protein that ensures the density and elasticity of fibers. The condition of the skin depends on the amount of hyaluronic acid. If the indicator is normal, the skin is moisturized, elastic, healthy in appearance, if it is reduced - dry, flaky, covered with a network of wrinkles.

Moisture content in the dermis

To replenish lost natural moisture, hyaluronic acid is injected into the middle and superficial layers of the dermis in microdoses, pointwise. In this way, a reserve is created that activates recovery processes, forces cells to work and synthesize HA on their own.

Several types of hyaluronic acid are used in therapeutic cosmetology.

Based on the size of the molecules and their penetrating ability, two forms are distinguished:

• High molecular weight – suitable for deep hydration. The higher the molecular weight of hyaluronate, the better the morphogenesis of the polymer network, the more viscous the solution becomes at low concentrations. This allows you to cover a large area of ​​skin with a continuous moisturizing film. Used for biorevitalization and vector lifting.
• Low molecular weight – moisturizes and heals the skin, helps to evenly distribute other active substances. Disintegrates faster than the high molecular weight form. Used for injections in mesotherapy and hardware cosmetology.

Based on their molecular structure, there are two types of HA:

• Unstabilized HA disintegrates quickly. Its main task is to stimulate the production of collagen in cells. Used in mesotherapy and biorevitalization.
• The stabilized form consists of molecules tightly bound (cross-linked) to each other. The purpose of drugs with such a component is to replenish tissue volume. Used for fillers in contour plastic surgery.

The content of hyaluronic acid in preparations can be different - 0.8%, 1.6%, 2%. Less concentrated formulations are used for superficial injections, denser ones are used for fillers.

Diagram of the effects of hyaluronic acid

Indications for use

Mesotherapy with hyaluronic acid is indicated for women over 35 years of age. At this age, the natural production of the substance slows down. Such injections help cope with the following problems:

• the appearance of wrinkles;
• sagging, sagging skin;
• dryness and flaking;
• thinning, brittle hair;
• folds on the hands.

After 55 years, hyaluronic acid injections no longer show significant results. They slow down the aging process, but cannot completely get rid of age spots and wrinkles.

Why is rehabilitation needed after facial mesotherapy?

Mesotherapy for the body and face, as well as fractional microneedling mesotherapy (albeit to a lesser extent) involves damage to the skin. Microscopic wounds take some time to heal. During this entire period, you must not injure the skin. It is necessary to ensure maximum rest for rapid healing of the integument. If the recommendations during rehabilitation are not followed, complications are possible:

• Inflammatory processes;
• Reducing or canceling the effect of mesotherapy;
• Allergic reactions;
• The appearance of bruises;
• Increased swelling and redness;
• Slow healing of wounds;
• Dryness;
• The appearance of age spots.

Following all the advice can minimize the risk of such symptoms. If these signs do not disappear, you should consult a doctor for prompt help. Some of the symptoms are normal consequences of mesotherapy, but they should disappear quickly.

After the procedure, you must not injure the skin.

Kinds

Hyaluronic acid can be delivered deep into the skin in different ways.

Classical

During the sessions, the cosmetologist makes injections manually. He uses a syringe with a thin needle and injects the drug at an angle of 45° to a depth of 1-3 mm. For some areas of the body (hands, neck, area under the eyes) this method is the only possible one.

On thicker skin, injections can be made with a manipulator with an attachment of 10-15 needles. Thanks to it, the entire fraction is covered, and the procedure time is reduced.

Non-invasive

For clients with a low pain threshold, doctors recommend a method of delivering acid without punctures. For this purpose, electrophoresis and iontophoresis devices are used. They consist of a power supply and electrodes attached to it.

The nozzles are attached to the skin moistened with the drug, and current pulses push the beneficial liquid into the deep layers.

What drugs are used?

During the procedure, a cocktail of several active microelements and hyaluronic acid is injected under the skin. The type of substances injected under the skin depends on the treatment program prescribed by the doctor. One injection may contain various vitamins, minerals, salts, acids, lipolytic and auxiliary agents.

For the procedure, both ready-made preparations and cocktails that the doctor prepares independently can be used. Of the finished products, the most preferable are those produced in Spain and France, which also affects the price of mesotherapy.

Typically, clinics indicate the price for 1 ml of the drug, since this volume of active substance is enough for one procedure.

Preparations used for mesotherapy:

• Surgilift plus – contains hyaluronic acid, prevents skin aging, provides long-lasting skin hydration. Country of origin: France. The cost of one procedure in Moscow is from 8 to 25 thousand, in St. Petersburg - from 9500 rubles.
• INNO-TDS Anti-Ageing - the drug restores the water-salt balance in tissues, restores the collagen framework. Used for severe photoaging of the skin. Manufacturer: Spain. The price of mesotherapy with such a drug in Moscow and St. Petersburg ranges from 2000 rubles.
• Belotero - the main components of the product are hyaluronic acid and phosphate buffer. The product increases skin elasticity, the skin becomes smoother due to its intense hydration. Manufacturer: Switzerland. The price of one procedure in Moscow is from 10,000, in St. Petersburg – from 11,000 rubles.
• CRM-soft – the drug restores the natural water balance of the skin thanks to hyaluronic acid. Thanks to intense hydration, the skin is toned and elastic. Price in Moscow – from 8500 rubles, in St. Petersburg – from 9000 rubles.

Preparations with sodium hyaluronate

Hyaluronic acid is sold in liquid form. But more often cosmetologists use cocktails based on it.

Pharmacy

Pharmacies sell ampoules and bottles of hyaluronic acid. For example, the Swiss company Tete Cosmeceutica has released 11 types of HA-based products. She combined the substance with calcium, collagen, elastin, chitosan, and vitamin D.

In addition to three glass vessels, the package contains a dispenser for economical consumption of medicinal liquid.

Meso cocktails

The doctor mixes cocktails based on sodium hyaluronate during the session before performing the injections. Similar drugs can be purchased in pharmacies, online stores, and beauty salons.

Mixtures with oligoelements - copper, magnesium, selenium, zinc - are especially useful. Such products, called Kosmo-Oligo, are produced by the company KosmoTeros.

What is the procedure

The essence of the rejuvenation procedure is the introduction of a special composition – hyaluronic acid – under the patient’s skin. The molecules of this substance are able to inhibit the natural aging of the skin, but they are not able to penetrate into the deeper layers in masks and creams. It is for this reason that vitamin cocktail injections are necessary. Facial mesotherapy with hyaluronic acid is a very effective procedure.

The fact is that under the influence of a mechanical factor (piercing the skin), all the reserve forces of the body are activated and its energy resources are directed to the restoration of damaged skin. All metabolic processes in the facial skin improve, blood flow is activated, minor scratches heal, and the skin itself becomes firmer and more elastic.

Like any procedure, mesotherapy consists of several stages. The first stage is some preparation for injections. At this stage, the doctor examines the patient’s condition and asks about chronic diseases. Here's how needle-free facial mesotherapy is done and how painless this procedure is. can be seen in this video.

If there are no contraindications, he sets a date for the procedure. It is mandatory to undergo a urine and blood test before mesotherapy to rule out hidden inflammatory processes and infectious diseases.

But what is injection mesotherapy of the face and why it is performed and who is prescribed such a procedure, you can find out from this article.

The second stage is the procedure itself. First of all, the patient is given make-up removal and local anesthesia is administered, since the procedure is painful. Next, the face is disinfected with chlorhexine and problem areas are injected with hyaluronic acid as part of a vitamin cocktail. The depth of the puncture depends on the complexity of the situation, in general it ranges from 0.4 to 4 mm. After applying the serum, the face is re-disinfected and a soothing mask is applied. Half an hour after the injections, the doctor examines the patient’s skin for bruising, swelling and other undesirable consequences, after which the woman goes home. A re-examination is carried out on the third day after the procedure.

The third stage is the period of rehabilitation of the patient. It consists of applying nourishing creams and soothing facial masks. All this must be done over a period of 2 weeks. If there are swelling and hematomas, skin care will be carried out under the strict guidance of a cosmetologist who will prescribe special preparations based on natural ingredients.

It will also be useful to learn about what cocktails exist for mesotherapy for the face and how to use them.

The video shows how the procedure occurs:

For 3 weeks after mesotherapy, you must avoid walking in the sun and visiting the solarium. Decorative cosmetics cannot be used for the first 2 weeks; after 4 weeks you can return to using your usual cosmetics. You also need to give up some sports that require sudden movements and head tilts.

Home sessions

Hyaluronic acid injections are prohibited at home. A drug injected deep under the skin can cause hematoma, swelling, and compaction. During such sessions, it is allowed to use pharmaceutical preparations with HA, a mesoscooter, iontophoresis and electrophoresis devices.

During the administration of cocktails, sterility conditions must be observed. Before use, the roller should be dipped in a container with an alcohol solution. Ion and electrophoresis electrodes also require careful cleaning. Opened ampoules are stored in the refrigerator for no more than two days.

What should you not do after the procedure?

Throughout the rehabilitation period, the following prohibitions apply:

• Temperature effects on the skin : sauna, hot baths. All this can provoke withdrawal of therapeutic injections, so mesotherapy will not bring any results;
• Cosmetic manipulations : peelings, use of decorative cosmetics, facial hair removal;
• Various impacts : treated areas should not be touched or subjected to mechanical influences. Massage treatments and swimming should also be postponed. In the first 3 days you should not wash your face;
• Physical activity : sport accelerates blood circulation, which can cause swelling. The cocktail injected under the skin is excreted with sweat;
• Exposure to ultraviolet radiation : sunbathing during the rehabilitation period is prohibited. It is prohibited to sunbathe or visit a solarium. Exposure to ultraviolet radiation leads to mutually exclusive processes in the depths of the skin. This may lead to deterioration of the skin condition;
• Exclusion of certain drinks : it is not recommended to drink alcohol or strong coffee. These drinks affect the condition of blood vessels. The skin is already weakened after the injections, and therefore bruises may appear on it.

The requirements are quite strict, but the rehabilitation period is not long. It is only 4-7 days.

Required number of sessions for maximum effect

1. Facial mesotherapy. To achieve maximum effect, 4-10 procedures are necessary.
   The result after the course is noticeable within 6-10 months. The duration of the effect depends on the individual characteristics of the skin. Price per course in Moscow from 16,000, in St. Petersburg – from 11,000 rubles. Attention! Prices for different types of mesotherapy in clinics differ. Also, the price depends on the required number of procedures.
2. Body mesotherapy. For a noticeable effect, it is necessary to carry out from 4 to 10 procedures. The required number of procedures is prescribed by the doctor depending on the individual goals of each patient. The cost of the course in Moscow is from 16,000, in St. Petersburg – from 12,000 rubles.
3. Hair mesotherapy. The optimal course of treatment is from 8 to 10 procedures. This procedure is carried out once a week. Price in Moscow and St. Petersburg from 20,000 rubles.

What is mesotherapy?

Publication from Elena Cosmetologist / Moscow (@design_yudina) July 25, 2020 at 1:36 PDT

The essence of the classic procedure is to inject a nutritional cocktail under the skin that improves appearance. In 1958, the author of the procedure, Michel Pistor, used the drug protocaine for injections, and now in cosmetology there are about two hundred recipes for the mesotherapy procedure. Each cocktail is composed strictly taking into account individual needs. For example, for dry skin, a cosmetologist will select a composition with hyaluronic acid, retinoids for acne and excess oil, and peptides for a lifting effect.

The procedure is considered minimally invasive because a very thin needle is used for injection. Therefore, basically mesotherapy does not require preliminary anesthesia (with the exception of some cases), and the cosmetologist begins the procedure immediately after cleansing the skin.

Of course, after beauty injections there are traces (small hematomas) and slight swelling. But, as a rule, they go away within one or two days, and the procedure itself does not require any changes in lifestyle (neither before nor after).

It is noteworthy that mesotherapy is used not only on the facial skin. It works equally effectively against cellulite, swelling, stretch marks, age spots, as well as on hair (for example, with alopecia).

Mesotherapy results

A lasting, long-lasting effect can be obtained if you start the rejuvenation method starting from the age of 25. The introduction of special cocktails can completely rejuvenate the body, because nutritional ingredients will reach all organs and tissues.

After the mesotherapy procedure, reflexogenic and biologically active points are activated, the skin is straightened and tightened, the appearance of which becomes healthy and fresh.

Regular facial rejuvenation procedures will help:

• Eliminate fat folds under the chin, sagging, swelling;
• Remove acne and traces of it;
• Smooth out wrinkles;
• Straighten your complexion;
• smooth out scars.