At one time or another during our lives, all of us have felt the desire to rejuvenate and revitalize our appearance, softening and minimizing our expression lines and other signs of aging skin. Are you considering undergoing a cosmetic treatment but want to make sure that the results will look natural and won’t change the characteristics that make you unique? If so, facial mesotherapy may very well be the natural anti-aging treatment you’ve been waiting for.

Keep reading to learn more about the active ingredients, the procedure and the price of these injections. Who knows? They just might be the ideal solution for you!

What does facial mesotherapy entail?

Whether you call it mesotherapy, microneedling, biorejuvenation or biorevitalization, all of these terms essentially refer to the same technique: small injections made in the superficial layers of the skin in order to introduce active ingredients. What exactly are these active ingredients? Well, they’ll vary depending on the specific problem you want to correct; however, in most cases, they’ll include hyaluronic acid, amino acids, antioxidants, vitamins and minerals—a concoction often referred to as “skin booster.”

Mesotherapy relies on three different types of stimulation, and your specialist will determine the exact parameters of each one.

  • When the needles penetrate the face down to the level of the dermis, small drops of blood form on the surface of the skin. This triggers the skin’s natural repair and regeneration mechanisms.
  • The active ingredients then mix with the droplets to enhance and maximize the effectiveness of the healing process.
  • According to the dosage of the injected substances, a more or less significant number of cutaneous receptors will absorb them, enabling them to go to work on the target area.

The more times you repeat the treatment, the more it will stimulate the production of collagen, adding volume to your skin, restoring its luster and providing other benefits, including the following:

  • Improved elasticity
  • A more luminous appearance
  • Deeper moisturization
  • Restoration of skin density, softening wrinkles
  • Reduction of age spots

When should you think about getting the treatment? It might be at the first signs of aging, when you’re between 30 and 35, or if your skin is dry, dull or damaged from smoking or excessive exposure to the sun. Unless you’re pregnant or nursing, there are no known contraindications.

Mesotherapy protocol and active ingredients

Often used to counteract the effects of aging on the skin of the face, mesotherapy may also be effective on the skin of the neck or chest. In any case, it can work in tandem with other treatments, such as laser photorejuvenation.

With regard to the active ingredients, we’ve already mentioned hyaluronic acid—a substance naturally produced in the body. But another possibility is botulinum toxin. Both of these compounds are particularly effective at diminishing the appearance of deep wrinkles and expression lines. On the other hand, if your objective is to brighten your complexion, revitalize your skin and restore its firmness, your specialist may opt for New Cellular Treatment Factor (NCTS), which is a mixture of hyaluronic acid, peptides and amino acids, as well as the vitamins and minerals most known for rejuvenating the skin.

Designed to be painless with minimal side effects, mesotherapy always begins with a consultation and evaluation. On the day of the procedure, 30 minutes before it begins, the medical team will apply a topical anesthetic cream. The treatment itself will take an average of 20 to 30 minutes. Depending on your specific case, you will need to undergo three to six sessions at six-week intervals. You shouldn’t experience any discomfort aside from some redness, which will generally disappear between 24 and 48 hours after the procedure.

Naturally, your next concern will be the results. The good news is that you’ll be able to see an improvement upon completion of the first session. Of course, the more treatments you have, the more visible and durable the effects will be.

The price of mesotherapy

The other thing you’re undoubtedly curious about is the cost of the procedure. As with any other cosmetic treatment, there are several factors to consider in order to arrive at a realistic estimate: the exact nature of the problem, the number of sessions necessary to resolve it, the size of the treatment area, the dosages of the active ingredients, etc. All of these factors are related, and you won’t get a precise figure until you’ve had your initial consultation. However, the average cost of a treatment is in the neighborhood of $400.

Your trusted cosmetic medicine clinic

Although mesotherapy is a painless, non-invasive procedure, it still comes with its fair share of concerns. Fortunately, the team at the Dr. Mario F. Bernier Aesthetic Surgery and Medicine Clinic is always ready to listen. Regardless of your questions, your situation or your fears, they’ll be more than happy to respond to your inquiries, reassure you and support you in this positive step toward improving your well-being.

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