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The Basics of Mesotherapy Treatment
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. The hair loss affects almost everyone; unfortunately this phenomenon occurs regardless of age or sex. The hair loss most commonly affecting men, hormonally driven male hair loss - better known as male-pattern balding - is less often caused by overproduction of androgens (the collective name for male sex hormones), and more often by the body's reaction to them. Unfortunately, it is an increasingly common phenomenon for young men to complain of hair shedding more and more frequently at an early age. In women, by contrast, hair loss is caused by the opposite: a decrease in estrogen levels. This usually occurs after menopause, i.e. 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 typically takes 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 needs to 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 solution's main ingredients are primarily elastin and collagen, which are needed for the skin's own catalyzing process.
However, most of the work is done by the active ingredients responsible for the testosterone-DHT conversion, the amino acids that serve as additional building blocks for the skin, and the active ingredients that support circulation, the latter also stimulating the proteins built into the skin, boosting hair growth and reducing 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 needed.
Side Effects and Who We Don't Recommend It For Section
A large part of mesotherapy's success is that side effects occur only very rarely, and even when they do, it's a small price to pay for dense hair. The most common is erythema/redness, 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 questions, or would like to sign up for the therapy, please use the by clicking the button you can do that now!
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