Mesotherapy

Mesotherapy is a medical specialty that involves injecting microscopic quantities of natural extracts, homoeopathic agents, pharmaceuticals and vitamins directly into the skin where it is needed.

 It is  commonly used to treat skin conditions such as cellulite, stretch marks, wrinkles, hair loss and acne.

Mesotherapy is more a principle of treatment, delivering key nutritional elements such as vitamins directly to the area of concern. Therefore, the primary consideration regarding safety is the product which is being injected. Perfect Skin Solutions only use products from Toskani, which is one of the most internationally recognised mesotherapy and medical cosmetic firms. Mesotherapy has been around for over 60 years and is practised in countries around the world, including the U.K., France, Switzerland, Belgium, the United States and several South American nations. We avoid certain applications of mesotherapy where strong evidence of efficacy and/or safety is lacking, or because we already offer highly effective alternative treatments.

Subdermal vitamin injections rejuvenate the cells, making them more active, and thereby stimulating the production of collagen and elastin. You can begin anti-ageing treatments in your mid-twenties to prevent wrinkles from forming. Treatments for the face, neck, arms and hands are recommended several times each year.

Mesotherapy introduces tiny quantities of traditional pharmaceuticals, vitamins, minerals and amino acids into the skin. Using a specialised cocktail, the scalp is essentially given a vitamin boost which can also improve blood circulation in this area. Better circulation allows the hair follicles to be better nourished and improves hair re-growth.

As many as six sessions of mesotherapy treatment for hair loss over a period of four to six months may be required but results will probably be visible after just a couple of sessions.

Mesotherapy can potentially eliminate the need for hair transplant surgery. However, mesotherapy treatments work best when toxins are eliminated from the diet and the client is following a healthy exercise program.

Androgenetic alopecia (AGA) is the most common form of hair loss affecting both men and women. Almost all men and women with AGA begin to lose their hair prior to the age of 40 and many will commence losing their hair by the age of 30. AGA affects around 50% of men and 20-50% of women by the age of 50 and is distinguished from all other types of alopecia by its gradual onset.
AGA is caused by the progressive, gradual shrinking of hair follicles that produce normal (terminal) hairs into miniaturised hair follicles that produce fine (vellus) hairs. The terminal-to-vellus hair ratio, normally 2:1, gradually reduces until it is reversed.

Although AGA is considered by most doctors to be a cosmetic condition, it can have significant psychological and physical effects on those affected by it. Women are particularly prone to suffering the adverse psychological effects of hair loss, as a thick head of hair is a highly valued aspect of feminine beauty in almost every culture.

Men present with gradual thinning in the temporal areas, producing a V-shaped frontal hairline. As hair loss progresses, a bald patch appears on the crown of the head, which increases in size as the frontal hairline recedes. Eventually, the receding frontal hairline and the bald patch meet up, leading to loss of hair on most of the top of the head, whilst the hair around the base of the head remains intact. This pattern of hair loss is classified as Norwood/Hamilton stages 1-7.

Women usually present with diffuse thinning of hair on the crown of the head. This pattern of hair loss is classified as Ludwig stages 1-3. V-shaped temporal recession does occur in women but usually to a lesser degree than in men. In general, women maintain their frontal hairline.
AGA is inherited; however, the exact mechanism of inheritance has not been determined. It is also likely that systemic or external factors also play a role.

Not much. You may feel a slight pinching or burning sensation when the injections are administered. Bear in mind that injections are very superficial; being just under the skin. We use probably the world’s most advanced injecting device, which allows very depth-precise injecting. This also means that an extremely fine needle can be used and with the device injecting at such high speed, the patient can relax in relative comfort during the entire treatment.

Aside from the possibility of some bruising, which generally resolves over one week, the risk of side effects is extremely low. Patients may experience temporary soreness. This will subside within 24-48 hours.

Most individuals see results after just a few treatments; however, it is difficult to say exactly how long these results last as we cannot stop the natural ageing that affects your skin. For this reason, we recommend regular maintenance visits. 2-4 treatments a year can ensure continued super-nourishment of the skin and the results will speak for themselves.