Who needs hair mesotherapy
Miscellaneous / / September 25, 2023
We learned everything about this method from a trichologist.
What is mesotherapy for hair? Are these injections?
Yes, mesotherapy is a method of introducing special drugs into the skin. Therefore, when they talk about mesotherapy for hair, they mean injections.
This is a fairly old method: it opened Michel Pistor back in 1952. He liked to talk about it like this: a little, rarely and in the right place. This means that during mesotherapy, the doctor makes many injections of literally droplets of the drug at a close distance from each other, as close as possible to the focus of the pathological process.
Even a dry needle, that is, without any medication, stimulates receptors and triggers local tissue regeneration, which causes cells to more actively produce growth factors, hyaluronic acid and collagen. Already in the process of studying the method, it became clear that the effect can be enhanced with the help of chemicals and drugs.
Although this method of treatment is far from new, official science has not yet accepted it everywhere. In France, mesotherapy is considered a branch of medicine. The method is very actively used in the countries of Europe and South America. But in the USA almost
do not use, because they cannot get the cocktails for the procedure approved by the Food and Drug Administration. It's not that they are bad, it's just that they usually contain a lot of components that are difficult to check for compatibility according to strict rules.In Russia, mesotherapy is usually use for the treatment of hair loss, or alopecia.
It hurts?
Yes, it's quite painful. It is clear that everyone’s individual sensitivity to pain is different, but in principle, many injections in one place are very unpleasant. But it is effective.
Oksana Chernenko
Everyone's feelings are different. If your scalp is very sensitive, it will hurt. But some people feel the procedure like a massage. From experience I can say: the more advanced the hair loss, the less painful the procedure is usually perceived, because the skin atrophies, the nerve endings die and sensations become dull.
Why do mesotherapy for hair?
To improve the condition of the scalp and stimulate hair growth.
Mesotherapy is rarely indicated in official clinical guidelines for the treatment of scalp diseases; it is rather cosmetic procedure. But in general, it helps not only improve the condition of the hair, but also fight some diseases.
Oksana Chernenko
Mesotherapy stimulates hair growth, improves skin immunity and moisturizes the scalp. With its help, hair becomes thicker and longer.
What conditions can hair mesotherapy help with?
As an official type of treatment, mesotherapy use for alopecia, that is, hair loss. But, besides this, it is sometimes recommended for certain scalp diseases.
Oksana Chernenko
Mesotherapy is prescribed for psoriasis and seborrheic dermatitis outside of exacerbation to prolong remission. But in the acute period it is contraindicated due to Koebner’s symptom - this is the name for the appearance of new rashes at the site of skin injury. Because of this, multiple injections can result in a worsening of the process rather than bringing benefit.
What is administered during mesotherapy?
Mesotherapy is a method of administering a drug, and not a specific name of the drug or composition. Therefore, you need to check with your doctor what exactly he suggests injecting.
In clinical guidelines for the treatment of alopecia offer administer corticosteroids and platelet-rich plasma (plasmotherapy). But in practice there are many more options.
Oksana Chernenko
In fact, you can inject anything with the help of mesotherapy that will stimulate metabolic processes in the skin. The cocktail may include: vitamins, antioxidants, plant extracts, microelements, anti-inflammatory components, peptides, nucleotides.
But according to the law, not everything can be injected into the skin. The American FDA is very strict: not a single cocktail not recommended for injection. In the Russian Federation, there are several drugs that are registered as injections. You cannot buy them on the open market: they are sold only through licensed clinics.
All the others, including those you see on marketplaces, have “lotion for external use” in their instructions. So, if you use them for other purposes, no one will guarantee your safety.
Are there any complications after hair mesotherapy?
Yes, some of them are related to the side effects of the skin puncture itself and the reaction to the drug. These are like this complications, How:
- bruises;
- swelling;
- infection;
- hyperpigmentation;
- scar formation;
- allergic reaction to the administered drug.
Oksana Chernenko
The complications listed above can even occur from cocktails registered for mesotherapy. And lotions for external use have an even wider list of unpleasant side effects. For example, some components can cause severe inflammation with scarring. Then the follicles will die, and hair in these places will stop growing altogether.
Another complication can be an increase in hair loss if the cosmetologist incorrectly determined the condition of the scalp. So, in the acute phase of alopecia, any stimulation will accelerate hair loss rather than force new hair to grow.
How many times do you need to do hair mesotherapy?
Mesotherapy is always carried out in a course - you will not notice the effect from one procedure. The duration and frequency of treatment will depend on the drug and the condition of the skin.
Oksana Chernenko
The course of mesotherapy for any preparation is at least 5 procedures, but sometimes 10 or even 15 sessions are required, once a week.
When will the effect be visible?
There is no need to expect immediate results. Hair grow very slowly - about 1 cm per month. Therefore, to see new ones appear, you will have to be patient.
Oksana Chernenko
The effect is usually visible after 1 month - hair loss slows down. And new ones will be visible only after 3–4 months
How much does mesotherapy for hair cost?
Both 1000 and 10,000 rubles - the cost of the procedure can vary by orders of magnitude. The difference will be in the safety of the composition and the qualifications of the person performing the manipulation.
But you should not sign up for the procedure anywhere other than medical clinics where they work. cosmetologists and only with official drugs. It’s better to do nothing than to save money and face complications.
Is it worth doing mesotherapy for hair?
You definitely don’t need to make this decision yourself. Make an appointment with a trichologist and discuss whether you need mesotherapy for your scalp.
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