• Doç.Dr. Nisa ÇETİN KARGIN

What is Mesotherapy?

Mesotherapy is a widely used method in cosmetic dermatology and aesthetic treatment.
Mesotherapy; It is the technique of applying vitamins, minerals, amino acids and enzymes alone or usually as a mixture to the middle layer of the skin by microinjection. The mixture in the injection varies depending on the area to be treated and for what purpose.

What are the areas where mesotherapy is used?

• Skin with elastic loss and sagging
• Spot treatment
• Weight loss
• Cracks
• Cellulites
•Hair loss
• Allergy
• Sports injuries
• Acute and chronic pains
• Psoriasis
• Under-eye bruises and under-eye bags
• Vitiligo (lack of pigment in the skin)
• Fibromyalgia

How is Mesotherapy Applied?

Before applying mesotherapy, the person first undergoes a physical examination. After the physical examination of the patient, a definitive diagnosis is made regarding whatever disease the patient has. Anesthetic cream can be applied to the application area for the person who is confirmed to have mesotherapy. Solutions deemed appropriate for the patient are applied to the area with disposable needles used specifically for each patient. It can sometimes be applied using a mechanical gun to ensure easy injection in the area where frequent application will be made. The doctor injects the skin in the middle layer of the area where treatment is needed at an angle. Very small amounts of solution are injected into this injection area. More mesotherapy sessions can be performed depending on the needs of the region. It is an outpatient treatment method that generally does not require dressing after application. If no side effects occur, the patient can easily continue his normal life after the application.

What are the Types of Mesotherapy?

Hair Mesotherapy

This method, also known as stem cell therapy, provides the skin with substances such as vitamins, minerals and amino acids that hair follicles need. The solution used in this process also contains special drugs that accelerate capillary circulation and organic materials that nourish the epithelial tissue. The whole mixture is injected into the middle layer of the skin and thus the hair follicles are nourished. At the same time, tissue damage to the hair follicles is eliminated and thus hair loss is prevented.

Pain Mesotherapy

Pain mesotherapy is a technique that relieves regional pain by affecting the mesoderm, the middle layer of the skin. This method, applied as an injection with very fine-tipped needles, corrects the main problems that cause poor circulation and skin damage. The use of different solutions to solve the problems of different patients makes pain mesotherapy a therapeutic technique. By injecting active ingredients into the problematic skin surface, problems in tissues such as skin, muscles and joints can be directly resolved. In pain mesotherapy applications, the drug is applied locally and spreads very slowly. In this way, it leaves high-level and long-lasting positive effects. It is also less invasive and requires fewer sessions than most other pain treatment methods. This method, which has very few drug-related side effects, does not negatively affect the person's business life and daily life. The main ailments for which it is used are:


• Muscle and joint pains
• Hand and wrist pain
• Ligament and tendon injuries
• Rheumatic and degenerative disorders
• Meniscus
• Neuralgias
• Trigger finger
• Acute and chronic tissue damage
• Intestinal spasms
• Migraine
• Skin problems such as baldness and acne
•Cellulite

And also; Pain mesotherapy is not recommended for acute infections, pregnancy, open wounds, heart attack risks, irregular hypertension and drug allergies. For this reason, it is important to evaluate the treatment details and session order with the recommendation of the specialist physician.

Facial Mesotherapy

This method is also known as mesolift and is a technique used against aging problems. Signs of aging on the facial skin result from the loss of elasticity of the skin and begin as fine lines and wrinkles. Over time, these wrinkles deepen and sagging occurs in the skin. Facial mesotherapy accelerates skin metabolism with a special solution. Revitalizing, regenerating and structuring substances that are important for the skin are injected into the middle layer. In this way, the skin is enabled to create more collagen and elastic ability is increased. Thanks to the increased oxygen density, the skin has a brighter, livelier and refreshed appearance within a few sessions. In addition, the skin tightens and gains strength in this way.

Cellulite Mesotherapy

This method, which can be performed by people of all ages, aims to eliminate the orange peel appearance caused by circulation problems. Cellulite problem is usually caused by hormonal factors and occurs with lymph drainage problem. Lymph circulation in cellulite mesotherapy.