Mesotherapy
Injectable youthfulness for the skin
Mesotherapy is a technique, which was originally developed in France in the 1950's.
The term, although often confused, in fact, simply means a technique of treatment which involves making lots of multiple injections in a pin-prick like manner with a tiny needle.
Any substance or cocktail of substances can be injected with a mesotherapy technique; mesothrerapy refers only to the method of injection, not to the substance in the syringe.
Mesotherapy has been used for over 50 years in France as a treatment for many different kinds of unrelated conditions. It is used for the treatment of arthritis, sports injuries, muscular aches and pains, and more recently, cellulite.
Although it is very popular in France, there is no definite evidence that its effectiveness in the treatment of these conditions is due to anything other than an effect of the rapid needling itself, which may stimulate blood flow and have an acupuncture-like effect.
Many bizarre cocktails of substances are used as 'treatments' but when analysed in a scientific way there is no credible explanation for how they really could be effective.
This is especially true when one considers that often the technique advocated is so 'light' and rapid (termed 'nappage') that the skin is barely punctured.
Injectable youthfulness for the skin
Mesotherapy is a technique, which was originally developed in France in the 1950's.
The term, although often confused, in fact, simply means a technique of treatment which involves making lots of multiple injections in a pin-prick like manner with a tiny needle.
Any substance or cocktail of substances can be injected with a mesotherapy technique; mesothrerapy refers only to the method of injection, not to the substance in the syringe.
Mesotherapy has been used for over 50 years in France as a treatment for many different kinds of unrelated conditions. It is used for the treatment of arthritis, sports injuries, muscular aches and pains, and more recently, cellulite.
Although it is very popular in France, there is no definite evidence that its effectiveness in the treatment of these conditions is due to anything other than an effect of the rapid needling itself, which may stimulate blood flow and have an acupuncture-like effect.
Many bizarre cocktails of substances are used as 'treatments' but when analysed in a scientific way there is no credible explanation for how they really could be effective.
This is especially true when one considers that often the technique advocated is so 'light' and rapid (termed 'nappage') that the skin is barely punctured.
This means that hardly any of these substances can enter the skin as skin does not possess the properties of a sponge and so they simply run off the surface.
Although the above use of mesotherapy is therefore somewhat questionable, we can now use the technique of mesotherapy very effectively for the purpose of skin rejuvenation.
This is because we can now maufacture pure and very concentrated solutions of hyaluronic acid (HA) which is the skin's natural plumping, firming and moisturising molecule.
Young skin naturally produces large amounts of this substance, hence it is smooth, plump, firm, rubbery and well hydrated. However, as we age, natural production of HA within the skin dramatically diminishes and we progressively begin to see the telltale signs of skin aging.
Older skin is drier, thinner and weaker with lines and wrinkes forming and persisting due to loss of skin thickness, hydration, strength, elasticity and turgidity.
By injecting pure, concentrated HA, using multiple pin-prick injections and a very fine needle, we are able to treat whole areas of skin at a time and restore it to its former more youthful state.
However, to be effective we need to ensure that we inject sufficient quantity of HA into the skin at a depth were we know that it will be effective. This will involve the use of a topical anaesthetic prior to treatment, but, with this, the procedure is virtually painless.
With such effective techniques, whole areas of skin, rather than just specific lines and wrinkles can be rejuvenated and the skin will regain a plumper, firmer, smoother and more youthful appearance.
Cheek areas respond particularly well to this treatment, but any area of the face, or even the entire face can be treated. We also fequently see excellent results when treating the neck, décollté, and backs of the hands.
The basic principle to bear in mind is that you must have sufficient quantity of HA injected per unit area to have a significant effect. If it is spread out too thinly it will not be as effective.
Generally a 1ml treatment will adequately cover an area the size of the back of your hand (excluding fingers). We usually offer 2x1ml treatments per session and recommend between 2 and 4 sessions at monthly intervals depending on the starting condition of your skin.
With these effective doses, you should then see dramatic results from your mesotherapy treatment and your skin should begin to appear many years younger.
The results will persist for several months until you eventually see the need for a single maintainance session, and these are usually recommended between 1 and 3 times per year depending on individual requirements.
Although the above use of mesotherapy is therefore somewhat questionable, we can now use the technique of mesotherapy very effectively for the purpose of skin rejuvenation.
This is because we can now maufacture pure and very concentrated solutions of hyaluronic acid (HA) which is the skin's natural plumping, firming and moisturising molecule.
Young skin naturally produces large amounts of this substance, hence it is smooth, plump, firm, rubbery and well hydrated. However, as we age, natural production of HA within the skin dramatically diminishes and we progressively begin to see the telltale signs of skin aging.
Older skin is drier, thinner and weaker with lines and wrinkes forming and persisting due to loss of skin thickness, hydration, strength, elasticity and turgidity.
By injecting pure, concentrated HA, using multiple pin-prick injections and a very fine needle, we are able to treat whole areas of skin at a time and restore it to its former more youthful state.
However, to be effective we need to ensure that we inject sufficient quantity of HA into the skin at a depth were we know that it will be effective. This will involve the use of a topical anaesthetic prior to treatment, but, with this, the procedure is virtually painless.
With such effective techniques, whole areas of skin, rather than just specific lines and wrinkles can be rejuvenated and the skin will regain a plumper, firmer, smoother and more youthful appearance.
Cheek areas respond particularly well to this treatment, but any area of the face, or even the entire face can be treated. We also fequently see excellent results when treating the neck, décollté, and backs of the hands.
The basic principle to bear in mind is that you must have sufficient quantity of HA injected per unit area to have a significant effect. If it is spread out too thinly it will not be as effective.
Generally a 1ml treatment will adequately cover an area the size of the back of your hand (excluding fingers). We usually offer 2x1ml treatments per session and recommend between 2 and 4 sessions at monthly intervals depending on the starting condition of your skin.
With these effective doses, you should then see dramatic results from your mesotherapy treatment and your skin should begin to appear many years younger.
The results will persist for several months until you eventually see the need for a single maintainance session, and these are usually recommended between 1 and 3 times per year depending on individual requirements.
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