Mesotherapy

It was rather coincidentally that, in 1952, the French doctor Michel Pistor discovered the mesotherapy. He wanted to alleviate a patient’s asthma attack by an intravenous application of the local anesthetic procaine. The approach had not the desired effect, however, the patient’s hardness of hearing improved considerably. Pistor applied superficial procaine injections in the ear area to other patients hard of hearing. The results varied widely; after the injections, some patients showed improvement of completely different symptoms like eczema in the auditory canal or tinnitus. He continued his experiments with locally applied procaine injections in the skin. On June 4, 1958, he published a technical article in which he used the term mesotherapy for the first time. The term „meso” should relate to the mesoderm, i.e. the middle germ layer of the embryoblast from which, among others, the connective tissue develops.

 

History of mesotherapy

In 1966, the French Association of Mesotherapy was established. The primary target of this therapy is to inject medicinal drugs as near as possible to the diseased area to achieve a more effective and quicker reduction of troubles. Meanwhile extensive research and further development have made it possible that mesotherapy can help to treat many different diseases, e.g. wound healing disorders and sports injuries, local spots of psoriasis or neurodermitis or scars and stretch marks. Other fields of application are rheumatic diseases, arthroses, circulatory problems, exhaustion, sleeping disorders and irritable bladder. The method in most cases achieves a significant improvement of the microcirculation, a local immune modulation and has a regulating effect on the neurovegetative system. It is especially wide-spread in France, Canada and the USA where it is also applied for fat reduction. In France, mesotherapy is offered as an official university course. Since the establishment of the “German Association of Mesotherapy“ in 1984, this therapy has been gaining also in Germany.

 

Mesotherapy in aesthetic cosmetics

The main fields of mesotherapy in aesthetic cosmetics are anti-cellulite treatment, scars and local fat cushions, the treatment of hair loss and skin rejuvenation or regeneration in small or large areas. It can be applied already for adolescent persons whose connective tissue suffers cracks due to their too fast growth; or for older persons to control dark spots, to preserve hairs or to smooth lip and eye areas. The minimal invasive injection is a relatively gentle technique that helps improve skin, hairs and connective tissue from the inside. The mesotherapy should not be applied to persons with intolerance against the relevant active substances or allergies, cardiocirculatory or metabolic problems, severe autoimmune diseases or acute bacterial or viral infections. Epilepsy, acute inflammatory skin diseases, e.g. severe eczema or psoriasis, and blot-clotting disorder could be contraindications. Medical advice is necessary prior to application. Persons with a known Herpes-Simplex-Virus-HSV1 infection should undergo a virostatic agent (Aciclovir or Valaciclovir) therapy prior to mesotherapy.

However, the traditional mesotherapy with minimal-invasive injection technique has progressed and, especially in cosmetics, is no longer the method of choice. A completely injection-free and considerably gentler method is advancing.

 

How do the traditional mesotherapy and the needle-free method work?

The traditional method causes tiny injuries by injections to carry the active ingredients into deeper skin layers. The painstaking disinfection is of enormous importance; in many cases, the skin is cooled subsequently and treated with a wound healing & protection cream. Sometimes the skin is slightly reddened after mesotherapy. In rare cases, small bruises appear but fade away quickly.

The electric mesotherapy is softer and does not use needles, injections or scalpels. Its technical term is mesoporation. High-concentrated active substances are introduced deep into the skin via the applicator of an electric mesotherapy device. The method is particularly suitable for the face, the neck, the décolleté, the abdomen and the upper thighs. Sun damages and/or skin changes due to aging, like dark spots and wrinkles, and also dry skin or slight and not inflammatory states of acne can excellently be treated with the needle-free therapy.

The procedure of the needle-free mesotherapy is easy to explain. The device is filled with a serum. Frequently hyaluronic acid is combined with other proven active ingredients like vitamins, peptides and antioxidants. Electromagnetic impulses generate delicate vibrations in the skin tissue. The voltage field induces the cells to open the protein channels in the cellular wall; subsequently the active substances of the serum can penetrate into the cells in optimal concentrations without hurting or damaging them. The needle-free mesotherapy penetrates through all layers of the epidermis, deep down to the to the corium. There is no risk of infection because the method is not invasive. The procedure is absolutely pain-free and without any side effects. Since it uses electric impulses, persons with heart-/ circulatory problems and pregnant women should avoid it for safety reasons.

The facial expression is not affected. The aesthetic effect is impressive. Especially for skin problems caused by aging like tired or dull skin, hanging corners of the mouth, sun damages, diminished regeneration ability the gentle mesotherapy achieves extraordinary effects.

Large-pored skin, stretch marks due to pregnancy, lines and wrinkles, and impure, reddened skin will greatly profit from it. Moreover, generally, the effect is noticeable immediately.

Once the basis for a lasting noticeable rejuvenation or perfection is established within three or five sessions an occasional refreshment will suffice to maintain the positive effects. In general, the intervals are six to twelve months.

 

The skincare after mesotherapy

A special care after mesotherapy is not required, nonetheless the skin should be treated carefully after the application. It is advisable to avoid strong sun exposure for approx. two weeks. The use of sun protection products with high sun protection factor (+50SPF) is recommended. After treatment  skin requires a care with moisturizing ingredients and reconstructing nutrients that is carried out strictly over a longer period of time to maintain the noticeable effects as long as possible and to help the treated areas to calm quickly. We recommend skincare product must be of best quality and, if possible, free from chemical additives. It should contain vitamins, peptides and also coenzymes, fatty acids and amino acids. Such ingredients have favorable effects on skin‘s cellular metabolism and activate cell renewal giving skin a firmer and smoother appearance. It is essential not to neglect skincare after a mesotherapy because the duration of the effects would be considerable reduced.

 

The mesotherapy is a proven method and its effects are enhanced by the use of the appropriate cosmetic products.

Especially its needle-free version is a good option to treat and alleviate several skin problems. It is a great anti-aging tool; however, the subsequent proper care is prerequisite for the optimal development of its effects. The regular care with high-quality and, if possible, natural cosmetic products after the therapy increases its effects and its durability so that frequently repeated applications are not necessary.

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