Mesotherapy

Not at all, it was invented in 1952 by Dr Michel Pistor.

It has been widely used for some time in the rest of Europe but has taken some time to be accepted in the UK. We think this is partly because many preparations available have lacked scientific evidence.

The solutions we use employ over 70 active ingredients including hyaluronic acid (HA), vitamins, minerals, anti-oxidants, peptides, polyphenols, flavonoids and trace elements.

Solutions available can be tailored to the requirements of the individual based on age and skin quality to optimise the result.

Our mesotherapy solutions are from the RRS range made by Skintech Pharma www.rrs-inject.com

Costs vary depending on the product used and amount required. See our price list for information about costs of treatment.

Typically mesotherapy treatment starts with an initial course of 6 treatments.

For maintenance purposes treatments can be repeated at intervals depending on your response.

Yes, treatment is very safe.

The solutions used are subject to rigorous quality and safety standards.

Minimal – there can be some blotchiness and mild swelling for several hours after treatment, but most patients return straight to normal activities.

Although the skin is injected multiple times, the combination of super-fine needles and our mesotherapy injection techniques means that there is very little in the way of bleeding – sometimes none at all.

We understand that some patients dislike the idea of needles, but the actual mesotherapy process is surprisingly pain-free. The needles are a lot finer than those used in dental or immunisation and patients are surprised how comfortable treatment actually is. It’s best described as a pinching sensation.

If you are nervous or treatment is in a more sensitive area, we can use an anaesthetic gel in advance of treatment.

We recommend:

• No makeup for the rest of the day, to keep the skin clean and minimise risk of infection
• Avoid hot showers or saunas for the rest of the day, as the heat can slow down healing

There are usually some visible blebs or blotchiness at the site of treatment, but these usually settle within a few hours. Bruising is uncommon because treatment is so superficial.

Patients usually notice that their skin is more radiant after the first session, although we generally recommend a short course of treatments for the best results to be seen.

Results develop over time as collagen is built.