Self-performing mesotherapy at home

Beauty begins with well-groomed, smooth and healthy skin. To constantly maintain it in this condition, cosmetics manufacturers create various facial care products. But with age, maintaining tone, elasticity and radiance becomes more and more difficult: the skin begins to age, fade, become flabby, wrinkles and age spots appear. And if at a young age only hydration and nutrition were enough, then for older women more serious care measures are required.

There are many procedures in salons to combat age-related changes, but not every woman has the opportunity to visit a specialist and pay for expensive sessions. Don't despair. At home, mesotherapy for hair and face is a great way to prolong youth, get rid of defects and shine with beauty at any age. Today I will tell you how to do facial and hair mesotherapy for yourself at home, how often you can use the procedure, as well as contraindications and precautions.

Home facial mesotherapy – what is it?

If you have never done such a procedure in a salon or at home before, you should find out what its essence is and how mesotherapy differs from biorevitalization, Botox injections, hyaluronic acid and other anti-aging agents.

During this procedure, a special preparation is applied to the skin of the face and hair, which can combat age-related changes and improve the appearance of the hair and face. But it is difficult for the substance itself to penetrate the skin, so the cosmetologist uses a special device - a small roller with needles. They make micro punctures on the surface of the skin, through which the active substance penetrates into the upper layers of the epidermis. This is the essence of the procedure.

To better imagine and understand how to do facial mesotherapy at home, watch Alpika’s video.

Indications and contraindications

Indications for facial mesotherapy are age-related changes and skin diseases.

Indications include:

• the appearance of wrinkles;
• photoaging;
• loss of tone, skin laxity;
• dryness, dull skin color;
• acne;
• acne.

Contraindications to the procedure will be:

• pregnancy;
• lactation;
• menses;
• age under 18 years;
• oncology;
• mental disorders;
• chronic diseases in the acute stage;
• autoimmune diseases;
• poor blood clotting.

Mesococktails: what they are and how to choose yours

There are many mesotherapy products available now. Each of them has its own characteristics, so choosing the right product is the key to a positive result after the rejuvenating complex.

Substances can be used either separately or mixed. In this case we are talking about meso cocktails. They come in different types according to their composition and purpose:

Allopathic

• mineral
  – against oily shine and external symptoms of vascular diseases of the facial skin (organic silicon, konjac type);

• animals
  – against expression and age wrinkles (hyaluronic acid, collagen);

• synthetic
  - against skin diseases, as well as for the effect of pain relief (embryoblast, dicynon).

To make cocktails, you can mix all the products from this list. This will enhance the effect and solve a number of problems. Just don’t forget that such cocktails can only be mixed by an experienced cosmetologist or a master in a salon. Preparing mixtures yourself is dangerous - you can violate the dosage.

Biological

Or, as they are also called, homeopathic. The components of the rejuvenation product in this case are:

• caffeine;

• plant extracts;

• procaine

The effect of such funds is not so pronounced. But their advantage is that they act much more gently and are able to have a positive effect on the entire body.

For a home procedure, I advise you to purchase Alpika meso-cocktails with vitamin C or the Biolift product.

What are the advantages

This anti-aging procedure is very popular among women because of its clear advantages over other anti-aging complexes. Let me explain in more detail what its advantages are:

• Fast

It lasts on average no more than 20 minutes, while many other procedures take about an hour or even more.

• Effectively

Micro-punctures allow active substances to quickly enter the skin, absorb and act in the surface layer of the epidermis. The result is much better than with regular application of the product to the skin and is noticeable after the first session.

• Available

Mesotherapy at home for hair and face will cost you much less than multiple visits to a cosmetologist or specialist in a beauty salon. Budget options for mesoscooters can be purchased for 6,000 – 7,000 rubles and can be used repeatedly.

• Comfortable

This is not a multi-stage complex procedure using various additional tools, equipment and long preliminary preparation. A mesoscooter is a simple and compact tool, and if you follow all the recommendations, you can easily learn how to properly do facial mesotherapy at home.

• Instant Recovery

Unlike other anti-aging complexes (laser resurfacing, chemical peels), skin regeneration occurs quickly and usually lasts no more than 5 days. During this time, all microtraumas heal and not a trace remains of them.

• Less pain

The needles of the mesoscooter are very small, their length usually does not exceed one millimeter. Therefore, the sensations are less painful than with subcutaneous injections with a syringe with a long needle (hyaluronic acid, lipofilling, Botox). In addition, it is possible to use an anesthetic cream if the skin is too sensitive.

Drugs

Mesococktails for home treatments can be purchased in online stores and pharmacies. They are quite affordable and anyone can afford them. The main thing is not to make a mistake in choosing a drug.

Solutions for cocktails

To carry out mesotherapy at home, you can purchase the following compositions:

• Placentex – has a regenerating and wound-healing effect, helps against wrinkles, and is used in the preparatory and rehabilitation periods of plastic surgery. The average price is 800 rubles per bottle of the drug.
• Dihydroergotamine - improves microcirculation, improves peripheral blood circulation, which helps saturate skin cells with oxygen, resulting in improved skin tone and color, and smooth out fine wrinkles.
• KOSMO-DMAE 3% is an anti-aging concentrate that promotes a lifting effect, moisturizing and improving complexion. Indications for use are the prevention and treatment of age-related skin changes, anti-stress therapy and for deep moisturizing of the skin. The average price per bottle is 500 rubles.

Pharmacy products

In pharmacies you can buy monomedicines such as:

• 
  Hyaluronic acid - smoothes fine and deep wrinkles, moisturizes the skin, improves complexion.
  The average price of one bottle is 800 rubles.

• Biotin - helps in the fight against problems such as acne, oily skin, and has an anti-inflammatory effect.
  Average price - 350 rub.
• Retinol is used for acne, deep wrinkles, and photoaging.
  The average cost of the drug is 400 rubles.

Who is it suitable for?

Of course, young girls under 25-30 years old have absolutely no use for this complex. Their skin itself is still perfectly restored, regenerated, regulates its condition and copes with the effects of external factors: dry air, cold, heat, dust, dirt, sand, polluted air. In this case, only superficial care is enough: thoroughly cleanse, regularly apply moisturizer, make scrubs and nourishing masks.

Another thing is for those with mature skin, women aged 30 and older. It is for them that facial mesotherapy is provided. At home or in the salon, the effect will not be long in coming if the procedure is carried out correctly. This complex is capable of:

• create a lifting effect;

• adjust the contour of the chin and oval of the face;

• smooth out facial and age wrinkles;

• help women with problem skin: eliminate pimples, acne, enlarged pores and blackheads;

• make the skin firm and elastic;

• eliminate wrinkles in the eye area, “crow’s feet”;

• provide deep skin hydration;

• give your face a healthy color and glow;

• eliminate external signs of fatigue;

• make age spots less noticeable or eliminate them completely.

Mesotherapy is perfect for women who want to get rid of signs of aging, prolong the youth of their skin and give it a radiant and well-groomed appearance. I advise women over thirty to pay attention to this procedure in the following cases:

• dry skin;

• loss of elasticity;

• the presence of pigment spots;

• sagging, flabbiness;

• age and expression wrinkles;

• the appearance of spasms on the face;

• rosacea;

• pimples, enlarged pores, acne and post-acne;

• for hair – increased hair loss and dandruff.

If you find any problems from this list, you can contact the salon for a solution or carry out the procedure at home yourself.

Mesotherapy at home

The formation of wrinkles is inevitable. With age, the skin of the face loses its former elasticity and furrows form on it. A cosmetological rejuvenating procedure - mesotherapy - will help restore your appearance to its former attractiveness. It involves the introduction of biologically active components into problem areas of the dermis that need correction. During mini-injections performed by a cosmetologist, it is possible to tighten the facial oval and get rid of contour nasolabial folds. The problem is eliminated without surgical intervention, it is possible to get rid of facial wrinkles and reduce the depth of furrows.

Facial mesotherapy – contraindications

Like any other procedure, under certain circumstances it can be risky and even dangerous. Even for the use of masks and creams there are some contraindications, let alone mechanical damage to the skin - punctures. In some cases, the procedure may not only fail to provide a positive healing effect, but also cause serious harm instead of benefit. Should not be done in the following cases:

• pregnancy and lactation;

• diabetes;

• skin diseases during exacerbation;

• allergic reaction;

• damage to the skin: scratches, wounds, inflammation;

• diseases of the biliary system;

• herpes;

• poor blood clotting;

• taking potent medications.

In these situations, you need to refrain from the procedure, otherwise damage may be caused not only to the beauty of your face, but also to your health. Many people are also interested in the question of whether mesotherapy can be done after Botox. My answer: if right away, then no, it’s not worth it. The essence of Botox injection is to paralyze the muscles, but this procedure, on the contrary, will cause their activity. Therefore, it can be done in addition to Botox in a couple of months. Then the course will make sense and give a positive result, making your face rested and youthful. In any case, before doing facial mesotherapy at home yourself, I strongly recommend consulting with a specialist.

How to do facial mesotherapy correctly: tips and tricks

After you have purchased a mesoscooter and a cocktail for application, you can begin the procedure itself. There is no need for long preliminary preparation; as soon as you have decided and received the doctor’s permission, proceed.

• Cleansing

Wash your face, clean it of dust, dirt and decorative cosmetics using lotion or foam. If you are going to work on the scalp, you need to wash your hair first.

• Preparing the mesoscooter

It must be pre-treated with alcohol to prevent infections and germs from entering the skin.

• Application of meso cocktail

The product is distributed over the skin of the face or scalp using a dry cotton pad. You can also apply an anesthetic cream if you are afraid of discomfort.

• Impact

You need to move the mesoscooter on your face along the massage lines, and on your head in the direction from the forehead to the back of the head, without pressing too much. In each zone you need to make about 10 movements.

• Post-procedure care

At the final stage, it is important to consolidate the effect, not expose the body to stress and allow it to recover. After mesotherapy, you can drink alcohol, go to the solarium, bathhouse and actively engage in sports, but in this case, do not be surprised that the result did not meet your expectations. Therefore, at least for the first time, exclude these items from your daily routine. A few days is quite a bit, and they are worth the impact this procedure will have on your skin.

Don't forget to use nourishing cream after the session. I recommend Alpika products. Their natural properties will enhance the positive effect of the procedure. Try a nourishing cream with sea buckthorn extract. Amaranth oval cream is suitable for application before bed.

How is mesotherapy performed?

No special preparation is required, but it is advisable to first consult with a cosmetologist to whom you will entrust the course of procedures. During such a consultation, the doctor will identify contraindications, assess the condition of the skin, listen to your wishes and select the appropriate drug.

Be sure to tell your doctor about the mesotherapy courses you have completed previously, as well as about all medications you are taking. If you are taking anticoagulants, drugs that affect blood clotting, then you need to stop taking them 3-5 days before, but only with the permission of the doctor who prescribed them to you! Under no circumstances should you stop taking vital medications yourself! If the drugs are prescribed by a doctor, you need to discuss with him the possibility of taking a break from taking them or not canceling the drugs, but in this case you should be prepared that the risk of bleeding will increase and each puncture may be accompanied by a subsequent bruise. This is not so scary, but it does affect the aesthetic appearance. Of course, after 5-7 days there will be no trace of these bruises.

Injections can be done in any weather, at any time of the year, but it is better not to plan procedures on very hot days. In addition, it is undesirable to conduct mesotherapy sessions, like other injection procedures, immediately before menstruation and during critical days - during this period the body is especially sensitive.

On the eve of the procedure, it is recommended to give up alcohol. It is undesirable to overuse salty foods, which can lead to swelling of the face.

The doctor will thoroughly clean the skin and apply an anesthetic cream to it. If desired, you can do without anesthesia, but the cream can significantly reduce discomfort during the procedure. As soon as it takes effect, the doctor will cleanse the skin again.

Now you can begin the procedure itself. The doctor’s task is to uniformly saturate a certain area with healing meso-cocktails. To do this, the doctor performs many microinjections at an equal distance from each other, carefully introducing small doses of the drug to a certain depth (depending on the drug, it can range from 2 to 4 mm).

Finally, the doctor will cleanse the skin and apply a soothing mask if necessary. After this, you can immediately go home or run errands.

Please keep in mind that immediately after the session the skin in the treatment area will turn red, bumps (papules) and bruises may appear at the puncture sites, and moderate swelling. All these phenomena usually disappear within a couple of hours, maximum – every other day, but it is better not to plan important events and romantic dates immediately after your visit to the clinic.

In the first days, you must avoid any activities that cause increased sweating (any thermal procedures, sports, walks in hot weather). You should also avoid using decorative cosmetics, working in contaminated areas, and simply touching the treated area. All these measures are necessary to ensure that sweat and dirt do not get into the puncture sites until they are completely healed.

During the entire course - and it usually ranges from 4 to 10 sessions with an interval of 1-2 weeks - you should protect your skin from the sun and avoid visiting the pool, sauna, or bathhouse. It is recommended not to abuse alcohol and not to be too zealous when doing fitness.

In addition, there remains a ban on taking medications that affect blood clotting.

After two weeks from the last session, you can lead a normal lifestyle.