Medicetics

What is Mesotherapy?

Mesotherapy involves the injection of a potent cocktail of conventional or homeopathic medicines-vitamins, minerals, anti-oxidants and amino-acids - directly into the mesoderm (middle layer of the skin) to nourish and rejuvenate, promote production of collagen and elastin and stimulate your skin's metabolism.

As your skin ages, circulation decreases and the resulting reduction of oxygen and nutrients hinders your body's ability to flush out toxins. This is what drives premature ageing and causes the skin to develop an ashen appearance.

People who have had mesotherapy (or 'skin-prick nutrition') describe their skin as looking rested, radiant, glowing and firmer.

What will happen during the treatment?

Multiple micro-injections using a very fine needle are administered immediately beneath the surface of the skin, directly into the problem area requiring treatment. The aim is to replace the minerals, vitamins and amino-acids that are lost as we age.

Is it painful?

Treatment is not painful but a slight discomfort may be experienced. If you do find it uncomfortable, an anaesthetic cream can be applied prior to treatment.

How long does the treatment take?

Treatment time is approximately 30 minutes.

What is the recovery time?

After the treatment you can normally return to day-to-day activities immediately. You may experience a little swelling, which will settle within 24 hours. Another possible side effect is the appearance of some small bruises which will also disappear quickly.

How often do I need to repeat treatments?

The 'Vitamin Facial' is usually performed over an initial series of one session per week for 4 weeks. Results are then maintained by twice-a-year touch up sessions.

Micro-injections of hyaluronic acid (Restylane Vital) are used to restore plumpness and volume to areas such as the back of the hands, neck and decolletage. Typically, the initial treatment course consists of 3 sessions, 1 month apart then 3 - 4 times yearly for maintenance.

Can I have Mesotherapy at the same time as other anti-ageing treatments?

Mesotherapy can be used as a supplement or an alternative to other treatments. It is a wonderful compliment to skin peels, Botulinum Toxin and dermal fillers but also stands on it's own as a powerful anti-ageing therapy.

How safe is Mesotherapy?

Pioneered by the French physician Dr. Michel Pistor in 1952, Mesotherapy is now widely used all over the world to treat a wide range of injuries and medical conditions e.g. arthritis, migraines, recurrent ENT infections (sinusitis, rhinitis), asthma, sports injuries (pulled muscles, tendonitis) and chronic pain. Mesotherapy is considered an extremely safe aesthetic treatment.