The combination of ingredients used in Mesotherapy is commonly referred to as a ‘cocktail’, the contents of which depends upon the problem to be treated, as well as the areas intended for injection.

Some Mesotherapy cocktails generate immediate results, whereas others take more time to produce an effect. Along with the ingredients used, injection techniques and treatment frequency also vary; for skin rejuvenation, precise ‘point-by-point’ injections are administered into the skin one to two weeks apart, or a ‘nappage’ technique may be used when a much lighter, zero-downtime treatment is required. On the body, targeted injections to treat cellulite, or deeper injections (up to 13mm) are required to reduce fatty tissue. In the case of lipolysis treatments, sessions are typically spaced at one month intervals.

For skin rejuvenation, vitamins, antioxidants, nutrients and other sterilised natural ingredients (including glutathione) are administered with the help of a small syringe and thin needle. Distributing the medication across a wide area replenishes the skin’s natural levels of these ingredients, which tend to decline as we age. A more luminescent, hydrated and firmer complexion is often the result, with clear improvements in tone and texture.

Mesotherapy provides the skin with a unique combination of biorevitalisers, peptides and vitamin complexes in order to encourage skin cell repair. It effectively minimises changes that have occurred due to the natural degradation of the skin.

With certain ingredients, Mesotherapy can stimulate natural collagen production, improving skin thickness and turgor. It activates skin healing mechanisms and supports natural repair processes. It can heal the skin tissue damaged due to sun exposure and age-related wear and tear, making it look and feel more rejuvenated.

The medications delivered into the skin during mesotherapy sessions are carefully chosen depending on the specific concerns to be treated. Therefore, the manner in which Mesotherapy works varies. 'Cocktails' usually include a mixture of actives such as non-crosslinked hyaluronic acid, multivitamins B, C, A and E, DMAE and Organic Silicium, which are pre-sterilised for injection. For pigmentation concerns, Mesotherapy cocktails may contain tyrosinase inhibitors such as glutathione (as with Surface White Mesotherapy), which lightens the skin’s tone and unifies its appearance. For treating fat tissue, compounds that encourage the expulsion of fat cell contents or that act to break down fibrous cellulite may be injected. In particular, fat tissue reduction takes weeks to see full effects.

Mesotherapy’s beneficial effects include immediate hydration and radiance. Over time, it supplements natural levels of collagen, elastin and other vital structures that form part of the skin matrix. Long-term improvements in skin moisturisation at the cellular level as well as permanent reduction of fat tissue are possible.

Common indications for this treatment include:

On the body, stretch marks, lax and sun damaged skin, cellulite, scar tissue and fat can be treated with Mesotherapy.