Mesotherapy: What It Is, How It Is Done and What to Consider
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Mesotherapy is the application of a mixture of components such as vitamins, minerals and amino acids, or of some medicines, under the skin with small injections. It can also come up as part of hair and scalp care. Mesotherapy is not a hair transplant method. It is a medical procedure and should take place at an authorised health facility, under the responsibility of authorised health professionals.
The information on this page is general and does not replace a personal assessment.
Suitability differs from person to person. An assessment looks at these together:
A hair transplant moves follicles from a donor area to areas with hair loss. Mesotherapy does not transplant follicles. They are different treatments. For general information see the hair transplant page and the hair transplant methods page.
The effect of mesotherapy differs from person to person and with the mixture used. The level of scientific evidence can vary between treatments. Results cannot be guaranteed. Talk through your expectations with a health professional before the treatment.
As with any medical procedure, risks and temporary effects can occur. For example:
How often these occur depends on the person and the procedure. Discuss possible risks with a health professional beforehand.
No. Mesotherapy does not transplant hair follicles. It is a separate treatment.
No. Suitability depends on the type of hair loss, allergies, general health and expectations.
There can be pain or tenderness at the injection sites. What you feel varies from person to person.
The health professional decides what the mixture contains. The substances used can differ from person to person.
No. The effect differs from person to person and results cannot be guaranteed.
At an authorised health facility, under the responsibility of authorised health professionals.
For questions, use the contact page.
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