Vitamins, nutrients and medicinal substances delivered directly deep into the skin effectively restore normal hair growth and make it strong, vibrant and shiny again. In addition, micro-injections cause a rush of blood to the bulbs, improving cellular nutrition. “Sleeping” follicles are awakened, and the natural structure of the hair shafts is improved.
The injection method of delivering active substances deep into the skin guarantees results where other methods of treating alopecia, brittleness, dryness or oily hair are powerless. This is a new technology in cosmetology practice, which has become popular among owners of problem hair due to its effectiveness and absolute safety. The procedure is unique because without surgery it allows women to regain beauty, self-confidence, and get rid of depression.
Technique
Scalp mesotherapy is carried out with thin needles that are inserted under the skin to a depth of only 1-2 mm. Injections are given quickly, usually at a short distance - from 1 to 2 cm. Before the puncture, the trichologist stretches the skin with his fingers to reduce the severity of pain. When all the injections are done, the head is again treated with an antiseptic.
Typically, injections are made along the partings, in straight rows. If mesotherapy is carried out to treat general alopecia, injections are administered along the mesozone. This is what the scalp is called. The punctures start 1 cm below the border of the scalp, and then go along its line to the neck.
Injections can also be given in a targeted manner. This technique is used to treat alopecia areata or fungal infection if only a small area of the scalp is infected.
Does it hurt
Injections are not the most pleasant procedure, even if it is carried out with the thinnest needles.
To chop the entire head, according to the instructions, it takes on average 5-7 minutes. Gel with lidocaine and anesthetic components included in the cocktails help reduce the severity of pain.
When performing mesotherapy, the patient may feel a burning sensation due to punctures. The most painful places are considered to be the temporal region and the area above the forehead, where the fat layer is thinnest.
Preparation for the procedure
The duration of the recovery period depends on proper preparation for fractional mesotherapy. It should start a week before the procedure.
- It is necessary to visit a therapist, endocrinologist, dermatologist, undergo the necessary examinations, and take an extract confirming the absence of infectious diseases and contraindications.
- A visit to a cosmetologist to assess the condition of the skin, determine the timing and cost of treatment, medications and cocktails that will help solve the corresponding problem.
- Within a few days, the patient should stop taking alcohol and medications. It is not recommended to eat fatty, spicy and smoked foods.
Recommended parameters: limit on the needle length of the Dermapen device in the summer – 0.5 mm
Restrictions after the session
Mesotherapy of the scalp requires not only preliminary preparation, but also subsequent care:
- On the day of the injection, it is forbidden to wash your hair. Sometimes you can’t wet it for another day after the session;
- You need to protect your scalp from exposure to high temperatures for another 3-5 days. This means that men and women should not go to the bathhouse or sauna or blow-dry their hair;
- You should also avoid long walks in the sun, especially in summer. Ultraviolet light can damage hair and sensitive scalp.
After mesotherapy, taking certain medications may be contraindicated. Their compatibility with cocktails should be discussed with a doctor or cosmetologist.
Types of mesotherapy.
Depending on the composition used and method of delivery, the following types of scalp mesotherapy are distinguished:
Allopathic is a therapeutic procedure for baldness carried out with medicinal complexes. The basis of allopathic meso-cocktails are mineral and organic substances, acids, vitamins A, B and C, plant and animal extracts, medicines, hyaluronic acids and other biotechnology products.
Homeopathic - immunomodulatory effect with solutions based on cellular enzymes. Unlike other types of mesotherapy, homeopathic is based exclusively on plant substances.
Oxygen, or oxymesotherapy , is the delivery of a substance through a thin oxygen jet under high pressure. Non-injection mesotherapy is loved because of its safety, since when the drug is administered there is no mechanical damage to the scalp, and this procedure is valued for its painlessness. The OXYjet device is capable of generating a flow of pure 98% oxygen, which is under a pressure of 2 atm. is fed through a special nozzle to the skin.
Microelement mesotherapy replenishes hair follicles with missing minerals. Microelement mesotherapy is usually prescribed based on the results of a spectral analysis of hair for microelements and is aimed at replenishing the deficiency of essential substances. Such elements can be zinc, iron, copper, magnesium.
Multicomponent – complex restoration of hair using cocktails of phytoextracts, drugs, amino acids, vitamins and minerals.
How is hair mesotherapy performed?
The very first thing you should know about hair mesotherapy is the need for professional consultation with a trichologist. In order to understand what violations need to be corrected and what composition of the injection is needed. After this, an allergy test is taken to determine drug tolerance.
On the day of the procedure, the scalp is first cleansed with alcohol or chlorhexidine, after which multiple injections are made directly into the scalp with a very thin needle. Finally, the scalp is disinfected again to prevent germs from entering the punctures. The optimal course of treatment is 8-10 procedures, carried out once a week.
Contraindications and possible complications
The technique is considered safe, but there are still contraindications for hair mesotherapy. Injections are not recommended for the following conditions:
- Pregnancy and lactation;
- Diabetes mellitus;
- Blood clotting disorders;
- Burns, inflammations or wounds on the scalp;
- Oncological diseases.
Before the session begins, the trichologist clarifies the patient’s allergies. If you are intolerant to one of the components included in the cocktail, the procedure cannot be performed.
Mesotherapy can be performed for diseases of the thyroid gland. They are often the cause of hair loss.
Mesotherapy is considered a safe procedure; injections do not harm the hair follicles and scalp. But punctures can still cause side effects:
- Burning;
- Redness;
- Swelling and mild pain at the injection site.
After the session, the unpleasant sensations disappear within 1-2 hours, but sometimes they can remain for several days.
Which drugs are better
The extensive experience of our clinic’s specialists allows us to assess each client’s problem and develop the necessary course of treatment. The cost of the session is calculated individually, as is the composition:
- If you need to cope with the problem of hair loss, the drug includes vitamins (directly B vitamins) and minerals. The drugs are taken in combination in the form of cocktails.
- To combat gray hair, melanin-based drugs are chosen. They are necessary to stop the process of color loss.
- In order to get rid of dandruff, injections rich in vitamin B are used.
All formulations of the drugs have a beneficial effect on the metabolic processes of the skin, as well as provide skin nutrition and stimulate hair growth.
The effectiveness of mesotherapy for hair: before and after photos
To improve the condition of the hair, one procedure is not enough, so a series of injections is carried out over a course. After several sessions, the hair becomes denser and softer. Their structure improves, curls look luxurious and radiant, and the hairstyle becomes more voluminous. Visible changes increase throughout the course, and the effect of the procedure is consolidated for a long time.
The effectiveness of mesotherapy for hair loss can be noticed after 1-2 months. The nutrition of the scalp improves, the follicles are saturated with microelements and vitamins. New hair begins to grow, a light “fluff” appears on the head, which in the future will grow and increase the thickness of the hairline.
The course of injections is also effective against hair loss: mesotherapy for alopecia helps to slow down the process of baldness, and sometimes stop it.
Achieved effect
The effects of the manipulations performed during hair mesotherapy are achieved due to the fact that the administered biologically active cocktail directly penetrates the hair follicles, stimulating them to activity. On average, in order to obtain a relatively pronounced and noticeable effect, it is necessary to perform a series of injections every 2-3 weeks for at least three months. To obtain a sufficient and lasting effect, it is necessary to carry out successive courses of 5-10 procedures throughout the year.
Among the key effects that are achieved with hair mesotherapy in St. Petersburg:
- stimulation of the activity of hair follicles that are in the sleep stage;
- reducing the severity of hair loss due to alopecia;
- restoring the balance of the hydrolipid film on the surface of the scalp, including dryness, flaking or dry seborrhea;
- normalization of sebum separation processes, elimination of excessive oiliness in various skin pathologies;
- reducing the risk of early gray hair;
- prolongation of the period of active hair growth;
- stimulation of blood circulation in the vessels of the skin, increased metabolism;
- increase in strength, volume, thickness of hair;
- structural hair improvements.
What is better: plasma lifting or mesotherapy for hair?
Plasma therapy is another popular procedure for hair restoration. Injections are also administered into the scalp, but their composition differs from those used in mesotherapy.
In this case, the drug is prepared from the patient's own blood. Plasma is extracted from it, which saturates skin cells and hair follicles.
Plasmolifting also helps fight hair loss and dullness. But scalp mesotherapy is still considered a universal procedure that has fewer contraindications. It can be performed even with severe alopecia. And plasma lifting is contraindicated for any hair loss, as it can only worsen it.
What components are used in scalp mesotherapy?
For each person, the trichologist selects a complex of administered biologically active compounds strictly individually. They are selected taking into account the client’s wishes, expectations and indications, age and additional criteria. The basis of cocktails for mesotherapy is vitamin and mineral components. Peptide components in combination with copper and zinc are so-called inhibitors (substances that suppress activity) of alpha reductase. This enzyme depletes hair follicles. Cocktails with B-group vitamins have metabolic effects, amino acid cocktails stimulate the formation of keratin in the hair, strengthening the hair shaft and restoring the hair structure.
In some cases, stimulants for the formation of new capillaries, agents that improve microcirculation and nutrition of the epidermis are added to the cocktails. This is, for example, coenzyme Q10 or carnitine. To restore the skin, dexpanthenol is indicated. It has a calming, regenerating effect. For dry hair, hyaluronic acid is indicated.
How many mesotherapy sessions should be done for hair?
To notice the benefits of injections, you need to undergo a full course of hair mesotherapy.
Its duration is from 7 to 10 procedures. At least 7-10 days should pass between sessions.
This interval is enough for the skin to recover after punctures.
To consolidate the effect, additional courses are conducted from time to time. Their duration is from 4 to 6 sessions. They are needed to ensure that hair continues to grow well and does not lose its beauty.
Indications for use
Fractional mesotherapy for hair is often used by girls for preventive purposes. Since it is absolutely safe and gentle, in any case the girl will notice positive changes.
However, there are direct indications for the procedure:
- Excessive hair loss, bald spots.
- Premature occurrence of gray hair.
- Dandruff.
- Split ends.
- Oily or dry scalp.
- Dullness, lack of natural shine.
After completing a course of mesotherapy, your hair will in any case look healthy and natural, even without applying additional cosmetics.
