Mesotherapy
Infusion of active ingredients to revitalise skin and scalp.
- Session duration
- 20–30 minutes
- Recovery time
- Redness and small marks for 24 hours
- When results become visible
- Gradually during the course
- Number of sessions
- 4–6 sessions every 1–2 weeks, then maintenance
- Anaesthesia
- Anaesthetic cream if needed
What it is
Mesotherapy is the delivery of individualised preparations — vitamins, amino acids, trace elements, non-stabilised hyaluronic acid — through multiple micro-injections into the skin or scalp.
On the face it is used for hydration, glow and improved texture. On the scalp it complements hair loss treatment by supporting the environment of the follicle.
It is a course-based treatment: the result relies on repetition and maintenance, not on a single session.
Technology / material: Approved mesotherapy preparations, with the composition chosen per indication (face, scalp, neck). Multiple micro-injection technique.
Who it is for
- Dull, dehydrated skin
- Hair loss and thinning, after diagnosis
- Neck, décolletage, hands
- Preparing the skin before other treatments
What it can address
- Dehydration and dullness
- Fine lines
- Scalp thinning and fine hair
What it aims to improve
- Hydration and improved skin quality
- Support for the environment of the hair follicle
- A complementary role within a broader treatment plan
How it is performed
- 1
Assessment of the indication and choice of preparation.
- 2
Cleansing, antisepsis and anaesthetic cream where needed.
- 3
Multiple micro-injections in a grid across the area.
- 4
Cooling and soothing care.
- 5
A course of 4–6 sessions every 1–2 weeks, then maintenance.
Before, during and after treatment
Before
- Come without make-up where possible.
- Avoid blood thinners and alcohol for 2 days beforehand, if your own doctor allows.
During
- A sensation of small pinpricks; the session is short.
After
- No make-up or hair washing for 12 hours.
- Avoid the gym, sauna and sun for 24 hours.
- Sun protection on the face.
Why Dr Maria Polykarpou
- The preparation is chosen per indication, after dermatological examination
- On the scalp it is combined with medication or PRP in a plan
- Realistic information about the limits of the method
- Documentation and reassessment during the course
Contraindications & important considerations
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Active infection or inflammation in the area
- Known allergy to components of the preparation
- Clotting disorders or anticoagulant therapy (requires discussion)
- Final assessment is made by the doctor at the visit.
Frequently asked questions
How many sessions are needed?
Usually 4–6 in the initial course, every 1–2 weeks, then maintenance every 1–3 months depending on the indication.
Will it stop hair loss?
On its own it does not address the mechanism of androgenetic hair loss. It works as a complement within a plan that treats the cause.
Does it hurt?
The pinpricks are brief and tolerable; anaesthetic cream is applied where needed.
When can I wear make-up?
After 12 hours.
How is it different from skinboosters?
Mesotherapy delivers a cocktail of nutrients with a short effect and frequent repetition; skinboosters use stabilised hyaluronic acid that lasts longer.
Indications, the number of sessions and the protocol are determined individually, after medical assessment. Results vary from person to person.
The right treatment begins with the right diagnosis.
Your first visit includes a dermatological examination, a discussion of your goals and a personalised plan, with no obligation to proceed with treatment.
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