The neck and décolleté area undoubtedly requires special care. The skin in these areas is especially delicate and thin, so the first signs of aging immediately become noticeable in these areas. After 30 years, home care alone with creams and serums is no longer enough - more radical measures are needed, for example, a mesotherapy procedure.
In what cases is this therapy indicated:
- wrinkles, folds on the skin;
- fat deposits;
- decreased tone in the neck and décolleté;
- dry skin;
- pigmentation;
- flabbiness.
Mesotherapy of the neck and décolleté is recommended mainly for women over 30 years of age and can be an excellent alternative to plastic surgery for skin tightening. Lifting during mesotherapy is especially noticeable in the first stages of aging.
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What is facial mesotherapy
Facial mesotherapy is a minimally invasive injection technique, during which a cosmetologist, using a cosmetic syringe, subcutaneously injects a drug that activates metabolism and tissue regeneration at the intracellular level.
The drug or composition for mesotherapy is selected by the cosmetologist individually, depending on the general condition of the skin, age, indications and contraindications. All meso cocktails include the following components:
- Vitamins. Vitamins C, E, P, and group B are useful for skin health and increasing local protective functions.
- Minerals. They help cope with problematic dermis, normalize the functioning of the sebaceous glands, get rid of acne, irritation, and inflammation. The composition of the preparations often includes zinc, phosphorus, and sulfur.
- Plant and animal extracts. Gives skin firmness, elasticity, stimulates the production of collagen and elastin fibers.
- Synthesized components. A popular synthesized component for mesotherapy is hyaluronic acid, which provides reliable hydration and rejuvenation of the skin.
- Organic acids. For mesotherapy, the same acids are used as for peeling procedures. For example, glycolic and beer tartaric acids.
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Efficiency of the procedure
The result depends on many factors, including the composition of the cocktail, the age and condition of the patient’s skin.
Cocktails based on vitamins and amino acids are suitable for young women under 35 years old: they will moisturize the skin well and fill in small wrinkles.
Cocktails with hyaluronic acid will have a lifting effect and tighten the skin.
For low tone and sagging skin and deep folds, it is good to combine mesotherapy with other rejuvenation methods. In particular, with peeling, ozone therapy, biorevitalization.
Mesotherapy for the neckline can tighten the breasts and make them fuller. However, before the session, it is advisable to consult a mammologist.
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Facial mesotherapy procedure: pros and cons
The advantages of the technique are undeniable:
- safety, painlessness;
- wide age range;
- low trauma due to the use of ultra-thin needles;
- elimination of a large number of aesthetic defects: wrinkles, hyperpigmentation, stretch marks, scars, scars, seborrhea, acne;
- pronounced lifting effect;
- good compatibility with other methods of cosmetological rejuvenation;
- a small list of contraindications;
- the ability to individually select the composition of the cocktail, which allows you to specifically influence the problem;
- the administered drugs are not toxic and not harmful to health;
- short rehabilitation period;
- If the technique is followed, the risk of side effects is zero.
Among the disadvantages of mesotherapy are the following:
- To achieve the most positive anti-aging effect, you will have to undergo a course of therapy consisting of 10 - 15 sessions, which is not always convenient and affordable.
- The inexperience of a cosmetologist can lead to negative consequences requiring separate treatment.
- Formation of papules. After the session, small lumps remain under the skin, which are considered normal. After 2 - 3 days they will disappear on their own.
- Bruises, hematomas. Since the skin is injured when the mesococktail is administered, it is possible that a bruise or hematoma will appear at the puncture site.
- Possible allergies. If you are intolerant to the components of the drug, an allergic reaction occurs. To check whether the patient has an allergy, the cosmetologist must conduct a test.
Cost of the procedure
The price for neck mesotherapy starts from 2,000 rubles per session, and for the chest – from 4,000 rubles. However, you should be wary of various promotions and discounts, because... This cosmetic service cannot be too cheap.
The price of any cosmetology service consists of the cost of the drug and the work of the cosmetologist. Therefore, if you want to agree to carry out the procedure at a discount, then you need to make sure that the expiration dates on the drugs are valid, and that the drugs themselves are of high quality. There should be no chips on the ampoules with drugs, the packaging should be sealed, and all labels should be clearly readable.
It is also necessary to check the qualifications of the master: whether he has permission to provide such services. Some patients, trying to save money, entrust such injections to the master’s students. However, with such savings, the risk of negative consequences after mesotherapy sessions increases significantly.
Facial mesotherapy: contraindications and indications
The procedure is mainly prescribed to patients over 30 years of age. It helps get rid of the following cosmetic defects:
- expression and age wrinkles;
- the first signs of skin photoaging;
- dryness, peeling, thinning of the skin;
- vitamin deficiency;
- sickly appearance, pallor, dullness;
- dark spots;
- sagging soft tissues, vague oval face, local fat deposits;
- spider veins;
- dark circles and bags under the eyes;
- uneven terrain;
- scars, cicatrices, stretch marks.
Mesotherapy of the neck, décolleté and face is contraindicated for women during pregnancy, lactation, and menstrual bleeding. Also, the technique is not prescribed to patients with the following diseases:
- formation of gallstones;
- exacerbation of herpes;
- inflammation, purulent processes, injury to the skin at the sites of planned manipulations;
- decompensated diabetes mellitus;
- diseases of the hematopoietic system;
- cardiovascular pathologies, chronic arterial hypertension;
- cardiac, renal, liver, pulmonary failure;
- diseases of oncological nature;
- somatic and mental disorders;
- hormonal, endocrine disruptions;
- tendency to form keloid or hypertrophic scars;
- congenital or acquired immunodeficiency;
- chronic infections in the acute stage;
- allergy to the components included in the meso cocktail;
- increased body temperature, fever.
Doctors do not advise patients who are forced to regularly take medications that affect blood clotting to resort to the procedure. Mesotherapy is also contraindicated for people with a pacemaker.
Indications
Since it is in the neck area that the epidermis is thinner and more often exposed to negative external factors, this is where the first signs of age-related changes begin to appear most quickly.
In addition, the procedure is recommended if there are problems such as:
- ptosis, regardless of its origin;
- pronounced facial folds;
- fine and deep expression wrinkles ;
- excessive dry skin;
- scars ;
- double chin ;
- increased pigmentation .
Such cosmetic manipulation for preventive purposes can begin at the age of 25. After 30, this method becomes the only one for preserving and maintaining elasticity without plastic surgery.
Possible complications after facial mesotherapy
Side effects after mesotherapy are divided into nonspecific and specific. The first include:
- Soreness. Any damage to the skin irritates pain receptors, so the patient may experience pain during and after the procedure. The severity of the symptom depends on the threshold of pain sensitivity, the quality of the needle, and the area of therapy. To prevent discomfort during mesotherapy, the skin is pre-treated with an anesthetic cream or gel. Cold compresses and lotions will help get rid of the symptoms after the procedure; in extreme cases, medications will be prescribed.
- Redness at the injection site. This side effect is considered a normal variant and is associated with the reaction of blood vessels to the injection. A special soothing mask, which is applied to the face immediately after the manipulations, will help you quickly get rid of this symptom.
- Swelling. It is a protective reaction of the body to the administration of the drug and injury to the skin. For example, after injections of hyaluronic acid, swelling becomes more pronounced, since this component tends to attract fluid. Within a day, the symptom disappears on its own.
- Subcutaneous hemorrhage. It mainly occurs with deep administration of the drug, increased fragility of blood vessels, and decreased blood clotting.
- Vagal syndrome. It develops when the vagus nerve is irritated and is accompanied by symptoms such as dizziness, tremors of the limbs, and decreased blood pressure.
Specific side effects include:
- Allergic reaction to the drug used. It is more often observed after the administration of a meso-cocktail enriched with vitamins. The reaction may appear within a few minutes, or may occur on days 2–3. Characteristic allergy symptoms: hyperemia, blistering rash similar to urticaria, itching, burning.
- Anaphylactic shock. Develops immediately after administration of the drug, accompanied by swelling of the mucous membrane, redness of the tissues, and itching. In case of anaphylactic shock, the patient needs immediate medical attention, otherwise death from suffocation may occur.
- Attachment of a bacterial infection. This side effect most often occurs if the rules of asepsis are not observed during the procedure. Also, an infectious complication may be associated with tissue necrosis, which mainly occurs after the administration of drugs that break down adipose tissue.
Contraindications
Despite its high effectiveness, mesotherapy is not suitable for everyone, as it has certain limitations. You should under no circumstances ignore them, as this can provoke the development of even bigger problems.
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The procedure may be denied in the following conditions:
- chronic diseases in the acute stage;
- oncological processes of any localization;
- dermatological skin diseases;
- clotting disorder ;
- predisposition to allergic reactions;
- diagnosed diabetes mellitus ;
- period of pregnancy and lactation.
Some contraindications are not absolute. In any case, the final decision to perform a rejuvenation procedure is made by the doctor after a preliminary examination and medical history.
How long does the recovery period last after facial mesotherapy?
The rehabilitation period lasts on average 3 – 7 days. It all depends on the individual characteristics of the skin, the type of procedure, and the composition of the meso-cocktail. To prevent the development of side effects and speed up tissue restoration, cosmetologists advise following the following recommendations:
- In the first 2–3 days after the procedure, use soothing care products prescribed by a specialist.
- Until the skin is completely restored, avoid decorative cosmetics and aggressive skin care products.
- Exclude from the menu salty, spicy, fatty foods that contribute to the development of swelling.
- Stop drinking alcoholic beverages and smoking.
- Limit physical activity to a minimum.
- Refrain from visiting the bathhouse, sauna, solarium, or swimming pool.
- Before going outside, lubricate your face, neck and décolleté with sunscreen.
Mesotherapy at home
At the moment, mesotherapy at home is quite possible, it is not just a salon procedure. Of course, the quality is slightly inferior to the classical and fractional procedure, but the result will please you after the first use.
To carry out mesotherapy at home, you need to purchase a minimum set consisting of a mesoroller and preparations in the form of acid concentrates. In addition to the usual roller, a large number of devices are available that act on the epidermis with current or radiation. The stages of mesotherapy at home are as follows:
- make-up is removed and the skin is cleansed using non-aggressive means (soft scrub, washing gel);
- treating the roller and facial skin with an antiseptic;
- applying the finished cocktail to problem areas;
- distribution of the drug over the skin using massaging movements using the device;
- re-treating the skin with an antiseptic and applying a soothing cream.
After the procedure, the roller is washed with warm running water and disinfected using an alcohol solution.
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How much does facial mesotherapy cost?
The cost of the procedure is calculated taking into account the severity of the cosmetic defect, the age of the patient, the expected effect, and the type of drug chosen. The cost of a mesotherapy session ranges from 3,000 to 5,000 rubles. But to achieve the most positive result, you will need to undergo a course of therapy consisting of 10 - 12 sessions.
You can check prices and make an appointment with a cosmetologist at the International Hemostasis Clinic by calling the number or filling out the feedback form so that our administrators can contact you, clarify the details and answer all your questions.
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Stages of implementation
First, the surface of the skin is thoroughly cleaned of remnants of decorative cosmetics, dirt and sebaceous secretions. After this, the specialist disinfects the skin with an antiseptic solution. As a rule, in most cases Chlorhexidine is used for this purpose.
To prevent the patient from experiencing unpleasant painful sensations during the session, a cream or gel with a local anesthetic effect is applied to the treated areas.
After this, the cosmetologist proceeds directly to performing injections. To obtain maximum effect, it is important to carefully treat each problem area. Therefore, the shorter the distance between injections, the better. Usually it does not exceed one and a half centimeters.
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At the final stage, the skin is re-disinfected.
The duration of each session including anesthesia is no more than 60 minutes. The final result can be fully assessed only after completing the full course. Moreover, the number of sessions in each case will be different, based on the individual characteristics of the woman.
After care
Mesotherapy is a complex cosmetic procedure, since during its implementation multiple damage to the epidermis is noted. At the site of each puncture, a bruise may form or an infection may begin to develop. Therefore, after rejuvenating manipulation, experts advise following recommendations for further skin care.
During the first 4 days you will have to give up taking a hot bath and shower, visiting the sauna, bathhouse, swimming pool and solarium. Also, avoid exposing the treated area to sunlight.
Until complete healing, it is necessary to refrain from scrubbing and massaging the neck and décolleté area, reduce physical activity, do not apply decorative cosmetics, and avoid alcohol.
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For regular cleaning and disinfection, it is recommended to use mild cleansers. Before going outside, you need to apply a special cream with a high degree of protection to your skin.
To reduce the severity of redness and speed up the healing process, a specialist may recommend the use of wound healing ointments, for example, Traumeel. To eliminate swelling and prevent an allergic reaction, you will need to take antihistamine medications (Diazolin).