What is Mesotherapy? Pros & Cons of the Popular Skin Rejuvenation Treatment

Anti-ageing is at the top of most people’s list of goals when it comes to skincare tips, tricks and treatments. Mesotherapy, also known as micro-injection therapy, has grown in popularity in recent years due to the array of beauty benefits it promises, including, you guessed it – anti-ageing. But is it the best option when it comes to overall skin rejuvenation? Let’s delve into what it is and how it works to find out.

What is Mesotherapy?

Mesotherapy is a minimally invasive technique whereby fine needles are used to inject small amounts of vitamins, minerals, enzymes, hormones and other active ingredients into the mesoderm, the middle layer of skin, targeted due to its density of blood vessels and connective tissues, crucial for skin health and rejuvenation. This not only stimulates collagen and elastin production but also improves circulation, boosting skin from within.

Injections are tailored with ingredients to address specific concerns and goals and can be used to improve the tone and texture of skin, reduce cellulite and stimulate hair growth. With so many benefits, it’s no wonder mesotherapy treatments have been adapted for both face and body, from facials to body sculpting sessions.

Mesotherapy For The Face

Suited to those looking to reverse the signs of ageing, fade scarring or revitalise their skin, mesotherapy facial treatments typically use a solution of vitamins, antioxidants and hyaluronic acid to improve hydration and radiance. By boosting collagen and elastin naturally and improving circulation, the skin is plumped, smoothing lines and wrinkles and evening texture and reducing hyperpigmentation for a more even skin tone and a tighter and firmer complexion.

The under eyes can also be treated to help reduce puffiness and dark circles while addressing sagging and lines for a fresher and brighter eye area, while a double chin can be targeted with enzymes such as deoxycholic acid to help break down fat and define the jawline for a slimmed and contoured appearance.

Mesotherapy For The Hair

When treating the hair, amino acids, essential components of hair proteins and key for healthy hair growth, are included in the cocktail of ingredients injected. The treatment not only helps to strengthen strands, but by improving circulation, hair follicles are fueled with healthy blood flow, supporting hair growth while nourishing and hydrating the scalp. This makes mesotherapy an effective treatment for helping to reduce hair loss and encourage growth while improving hair quality and thickness for the appearance of fuller hair.

As with all cases of mesotherapy, sessions can be tailored to the individual with injections focused on areas in need of support for a targeted approach. In this way, a receding hairline, alopecia and male pattern baldness can all be addressed, helping to restore hair growth and restore confidence.

Mesotherapy For The Body

Mesotherapy can also be used to smooth and sculpt the body. Injections are formulated with enzymes designed to help break down fat deposits, with fat cells absorbed and metabolised by the body, contributing to weight loss while contouring curves. A convenient and effective option for those looking to reduce lumps and bumps, problem areas are treated with precision, enhancing your natural shape.

Meanwhile, the boost in circulation and collagen provided by the procedure helps to improve skin texture and elasticity, reducing cellulite while fading stretch marks and body blemishes.

Mesotherapy Treatment vs RF Microneedling

As both use tiny needles to encourage collagen production and facilitate the delivery of skincare ingredients, you might be wondering what the differences are between mesotherapy, which uses injections to administer substances directly into the skin, and microneedling, which uses needles to create controlled micro-injuries on the skin’s surface, boosting collagen stores and rejuvenating the skin. Although more superficial, microneedling is considered superior when it comes to reducing lines and wrinkles, as the healing response elicited by the technique boosts collagen production more effectively while being less invasive, with only the epidermis, the top layer of skin, targeted.

Add to this radio frequency technology, and you can understand why CurrentBody Skin: The Clinic offers RF microneedling instead of mesotherapy. An overall more advanced option due to the additional benefits radiofrequency provides, unlike mesotherapy, RF microneedling targets both the top layer of skin and the mesoderm, while heating the skin for even better collagen and elastin production.

If that wasn’t enough, RF microneedling results can typically be seen more quickly, with visible changes in days versus weeks. So, if tightening and smoothing you’re after, despite the many benefits of mesotherapy, RF microneedling is the answer – it’s time to prep your skin and book in.