What is mesotherapy used for, and how many sessions are needed?

Mesotherapy is the delivery of a chosen substance into the upper layers of the skin through many small injections. It is used for spots, stretch marks, loss of moisture, signs of ageing and the scalp.

Why is mesotherapy done by injection? A cream or serum applied to the skin stays in the upper layer. In mesotherapy the substance is placed directly in the layer where it needs to act. A different substance is chosen depending on the aim.

How many mesotherapy sessions are done? Mesotherapy is not finished in one session; it is planned as a course. Sessions are done 14-21 days apart and a course is mostly 2-3 sessions. The product to be used is chosen according to the skin’s needs.

Are skin boosters and salmon DNA different from mesotherapy? A skin booster aims at the skin’s capacity to hold moisture, and the substance settles deeper. Salmon DNA, medically called polynucleotide, is a type of mesotherapy. With molecules sourced from salmon DNA, it supports the tissue’s own repair process. All three are planned as a course.

Is mesotherapy done for hair? Yes, mesotherapy is also applied to the scalp. In hair loss, the cause of the loss is assessed first. If there is iron deficiency or a thyroid problem, that is dealt with first.

Who cannot have mesotherapy? Mesotherapy is not done in pregnancy. It is also not done for people having active cancer treatment or those allergic to the product to be used.

What should be kept in mind after mesotherapy? After mesotherapy, you do not go into a pool for one day. Flying on the same day is possible. Advice specific to you is given on the day of the treatment.

Who does mesotherapy? Which substance is suitable and how many sessions will be planned is decided at the consultation. Mesotherapy is done at the practice in Muratpaşa, Antalya, by Uzm. Dr. Oya Oylum Argun.