Procedure

Before you undergo mesotherapy you will need to have a consultation with a mesotherapy practitioner. The treatment can be performed by any suitably trained medical practitioner. During your consultation they will be able to decide if the treatment is right for you. It is a good idea to ask if they have any before and after images so you can get an idea of what kind of results they have got with other patients. You will usually be given a consent form to sign to make sure you fully understand what the procedure involves and any possible risks and side effects.

How the treatment is performed will depend on what type of mesotherapy you are having.

Traditional Mesotherapy

Traditional mesotherapy involves a series of very small (micro) injections into the area being treated. The treatment is done using a very fine hand-held needle or a ‘meso-gun’ and is virtually painless. The practitioner will inject measured amounts of different medications just under the skin. In facial treatments hyaluronic acid ids often used to hydrate, nourish and feed the skin to improve its tone and texture. Puncturing the skin with micro injections is also thought to induce new collagen production in the skin. For body treatments active ingredients that help to break down cellulite and localised trapped fat and improve circulation, lymphatic and venous drainage are used. The treatment takes around 30-45 minutes, depending on the size of the treated area. A course of up to eight treatments is usually required at one to two weekly intervals.

No-Needle Mesotherapy

With no needle mesotherapy the cocktail of ingredients are applied directly onto the skin. An electrical current is then used to ‘push’ the ingredients through the skin. This treatment is virtually pain free and is ideal for people who don’t like needles. The procedure takes about half an hour and you will usually need a course at weekly intervals to achieve the full effect.

The side effects of the treatment are relatively minor and some people experience no side effects at all so you can return to your normal daily routine or work afterwards.