Mesotherapy for The Skin: All You Need To Know

Mesotherapy, originating from the Latin words ‘meso’ and ‘therapy’, which refer to medium treatment, is essentially a method of delivering amino acids, minerals, enzymes, and vitamins directly into the mesoderm – the deeper layer of the skin. This addresses the underlying concerns that contribute to further damage to the skin.

As we age, our skin naturally loses collagen and elastin, leading to fine lines, wrinkles, and sagging. Mesotherapy can help to reverse these signs of aging by stimulating the production of collagen and elastin, leading to smoother, firmer, and more youthful-looking skin.

Dr Rashmi Shetty, Cosmetic Dermatologist, Ra Skin & Aesthetics – Mumbai & Hyderabad explains the several techniques for administering Mesotherapy:

1. The most popular method involves a single injection droplet.
2. Nappage entails making multiple tiny pricks to breach the top layer, delivering the desired substances to the mesoderm.
3. Alternatively, other aesthetic tools like dermapen and microneedles can be employed in a similar capacity.

Mesotherapy presents significant advantages. “It is a non-invasive procedure with minimal downtime, in contrast to surgical interventions that require general anesthesia and extended recovery periods. Patients can quickly return to their regular activities after mesotherapy. Additionally, it is a safe procedure with minimal side effects. The injections use fine needles, reducing discomfort, and the risk of scarring or infection is low,” adds Dr Shetty.

Common applications of mesotherapy include hair growth treatments, hyaluronic acid injections, and bio stimulators for the face, neck, hands, and decolletage areas. Dr Shetty explains that mesotherapy is also effective for a range of other concerns:

• Preventing hair loss
• Promoting hair growth
• Supplying specific nutrients to the scalp
• Moisturizing the skin
• Lightening pigmentation patches
• Brightening the skin
• Stimulating the skin’s natural processes.

A typical mesotherapy blend contains over 40 active components. Unlike fillers, it does not restore lost volume, and unlike Botox, it does not immobilize muscles to prevent the formation of lines. Instead, its focus is on improving skin texture and stimulating the production of collagen and elastin.