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Skin mesotherapy
mesotherapy · skin injections · meso · injections under the skin · facial mesotherapy
The doctor gives many tiny injections into the skin and puts in small amounts of medicine or moisturizing mixtures.
To moisturize and improve the look of the skin, and for some kinds of hair loss - as decided by the doctor.
⏱ Duration: the procedure usually takes 20 to 40 minutes; usually a course of several sessions
Be sure to tell your doctor
How to prepare
- Skin. Come without makeup.
- Bruises. Alcohol is usually not advised before the procedure - ask the clinic.
- Important event. Do not plan the procedure right before a celebration - bruises are possible.
What to bring
- A list of your medicines
- Sunscreen
How it goes
- The doctor examines your skin
- Your skin is cleaned and treated with antiseptic
- A numbing cream is usually applied
- The doctor gives many tiny injections
- The skin is treated with antiseptic again
What you'll feel
- The injections feel like light pricks
- Afterwards there is redness, small bumps and sometimes bruises
Afterwards
- The bumps usually go away in 1 to 2 days
- For a day, no makeup, bath house or workouts
- Do not rub your skin
- Use sunscreen
Contact a doctor straight away if
- Severe pain, swelling or heat at the injection sites - see a doctor
- Swelling of the face or trouble breathing - call your local emergency number
Common questions
How many sessions do I need?
Usually a course of several procedures. The doctor will tell you the exact number.
When will I see the result?
Usually after several procedures. The effect does not last forever.