The Basics of Mesotherapy Hair Treatment I.

Is it effective, how does it work, what are the side effects?

Mesotherapy in brief

The essence of the therapy is to boost the scalp's metabolism, thereby stimulating keratin formation and the division of the cells that create hair. But how do we achieve this? Well, if we want visible results within a reasonable time, we need to rely on the microinjections used during mesotherapy, which are injected directly into the thinning area.

Causes of hair loss

Now let's talk about why we focus so much on this pressing problem. A hair loss affects almost everyone, unfortunately this phenomenon occurs regardless of age or gender. The hair loss most commonly affecting men, male hormonal hair loss - better known as male pattern baldness - this is possible, less often, due to the overproduction of androgens (the collective name for male sex hormones), and more often due to the reaction to them. Unfortunately, it's an increasingly common phenomenon for early-maturing young men to complain about increasingly frequent hair loss. In contrast, in women, the hair loss it's exactly the opposite, caused by a decrease in estrogen levels. This mostly occurs after menopause, that is, in a later stage of life.

The above are merely the processes caused by general hormonal changes; hair loss, however, has countless causes that cannot be generalized so simply. Improper nutrition, lack of vitamins and minerals, or poor genetics, all contribute to the thinning of our crown.

The first step of mesotherapy

As with every treatment, the process here also starts with an assessment. Establishing a correct diagnosis is important, since the special feature of mesotherapy is that it can be extremely well tailored to the individual. If we know which substance deficiency is causing the hair loss, we formulate the serum to be injected in the appropriate proportions. For example, if we identify inflammation in the patient, we supplement the solution with organic silicon.

One of the most common questions is whether the injections contain artificial additives. The answer, of course, is NO. It is essential that only chemically pure substances enter the scalp, otherwise we could trigger an allergic reaction. (Click here for the most important questions about hair transplantation)

Exactly how does the therapy work?

After the assessment, treatment can begin. A session usually lasts between 30-60 minutes, which then needs to be repeated weekly, or in rarer cases every two weeks, over a period of several weeks. Since the hair follicles are located 2-3 mm deep in the scalp, the stimulating serum must be delivered there using microinjections created for this purpose.

There's no need to worry: in our experience, the procedure is not painful; at most, some mild discomfort or tingling may be felt. The main ingredients of the solution are primarily elastin and collagen, which are needed for the catalysis of the skin itself. 

However, most of the work is done by the active ingredients responsible for converting testosterone into DHT, the amino acids that serve as additional building blocks for the skin, and the ingredients that support circulation; the latter also stimulate the proteins built into the skin, promote hair growth, and reduce the level of inflammation.

Depending on the individual, visible improvement can already be noticed after the third session, but in some cases 5-6 sessions spread over several months may be necessary.

Side Effects and Who We Don't Recommend It For Section

The success of mesotherapy is greatly helped by the fact that side effects occur only very rarely, and even if they do, it is a small price to pay for thick hair. The most common is bruising, which resolves within a week, as well as pain felt in the scalp, which subsides within 24-48 hours after the treatments.

Mesotherapy can be performed on almost anyone, but there are cases when we do not recommend it, e.g. during pregnancy/breastfeeding, in case of bleeding disorders, or if an allergy to one of the active ingredients is identified during the consultation.

Of course, our clinic also regularly performs mesotherapy treatments; if you have a question, or would like to sign up for therapy, you can do so by clicking the button below! For more useful information, follow our Facebook page!

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