What Is Mesotherapy? Your Complete Guide to Benefits, and Risks
Mesotherapy is a non-surgical cosmetic treatment that uses microinjections of vitamins, enzymes, hormones, and plant extracts into the mesoderm (middle layer of the skin). The technique is designed to rejuvenate and tighten skin, reduce cellulite, fade wrinkles, and even remove excess fat in targeted areas.
First developed in 1952 by French doctor Michel Pistor as a pain relief method, mesotherapy has since gained global popularity, especially in the United States, for its aesthetic applications.
What Is Mesotherapy Used For?
Today, practitioners use mesotherapy to:
- Remove localized fat in the stomach, thighs, buttocks, hips, arms, face, and legs
- Reduce cellulite and improve skin texture
- Smooth wrinkles and fine lines
- Tighten loose skin and improve firmness
- Recontour the body
- Lighten hyperpigmented skin
- Treat alopecia-related hair loss
How Mesotherapy Works
Mesotherapy involves a series of microinjections, usually 1–4 mm deep, targeting problem areas. Using very fine needles—sometimes attached to a mechanical injection device—small amounts of customized solutions are delivered directly to the skin.
These solutions can include:
- Prescription medications (e.g., vasodilators, antibiotics)
- Hormones (calcitonin, thyroxin)
- Enzymes (collagenase, hyaluronidase)
- Vitamins and minerals
- Herbal extracts
The idea is to improve circulation, reduce inflammation, and stimulate skin repair.
Preparing for the Procedure
Before your first session, your doctor will review your medical history and treatment expectations. You may be advised to avoid aspirin and other NSAIDs for one week to minimize bruising and bleeding.
What Happens During a Mesotherapy Session?
- Optional numbing cream applied to the treatment area
- A series of injections administered at varying depths
- Each injection delivers a small droplet of solution
- Sessions are spaced 7–10 days apart, then reduced to once every 2 weeks or month as results improve
- Most patients require 3–15 sessions for optimal results
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Mesotherapy vs. Liposuction
Mesotherapy is often marketed as a nonsurgical alternative to liposuction. While liposuction permanently removes fat through surgical suction, it requires anesthesia, has a 4–6 week recovery.
Mesotherapy has:
- No incisions
- Lower per-session cost
- Minimal downtime
However, research is limited, and results may vary. Similar treatments like injection lipolysis use compounds such as phosphatidylcholine and deoxycholate, but also lack strong scientific backing.
Side Effects and Risks
While generally safe with a trained provider, mesotherapy can cause:
- Nausea
- Swelling and pain
- Bruising and redness
- Bumps or dark patches at injection sites
- Rash or itching
- Rarely, infection or scarring
Recovery
Most people resume normal activities the same day. Some may experience mild swelling or soreness and take a day off.
Mesotherapy for Hair Loss
Mesotherapy is also used for alopecia treatment. In this case, injections may include plant extracts, vitamins, finasteride, or minoxidil to:
- Balance scalp hormones
- Improve blood circulation
- Deliver nutrients directly to hair follicles
However, like its cosmetic uses, evidence of effectiveness is limited. Only finasteride and minoxidil have strong scientific support for regrowing hair.
Mesotherapy offers a minimally invasive option for skin rejuvenation, fat reduction, and hair loss management. But despite its popularity, its long-term safety and effectiveness remain scientifically unproven.
If you’re considering mesotherapy, choose a licensed and experienced provider, and have realistic expectations about results.
Book a Consultation
If you’re looking for Mesotherapy in Markham that near you, and want to book a Mesotherapy treatment, please feel free to contact us:
Toronto ID Cosmetic Clinic: Unit 113-115-116-117, 30 Gibson Dr. Markham, ON L3R 2S3
Book by phone | Free consultation: (905)-477-2225
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About Dr.Xu
- Dr. Xu Dan, chief physician at ID Aesthetic Medicine, possesses a Canadian Medical Doctorate.
- In-depth knowledge of North American aesthetics and Asian facial intricacies.
- By integrating Eastern and Western aesthetics, she expertly crafts ideal facial features for Asians.
- She boasts over 80,000 successful cases.
- Dr. Xu has innovated a technique using injections for eye and face lifts, targeting the Asian facial profile.
- Tailored solutions for your skin, emphasizing the medical core of aesthetic medicine.
- As an experienced Chinese doctor, she personally conducts procedures.
- Bilingual consultations are available on-site, ensuring safe treatments.
- Free consultation appointments are offered.
