Mesotherapy

It is a working technique based on superficial intradermal or subcutaneous injection of a product with a locoregional scope and various purposes.

Technique

There are several types of techniques, among which we highlight:

• Intradermal nappage: performing 2–4 injections per second at a distance of 2–4 mm, under permanent visual control, with an angle of incidence on the skin of 30° to 60°, allowing the needle to penetrate 1–4 mm, and simultaneously maintaining a regular pressure on the syringe plunger.
• Nappage assisted with injection gun: injections are performed at a controlled depth according to our calibration and at a slightly greater distance than the previous one between puncture and puncture. We deliver 2 drops with each shot (in the new guns, the amount of liquid can be adjusted for each shot).

Differences between mesotherapy and infiltration

• Mesotherapy: it can be as superficial as 2 mm, causes no pain, minimizes the likelihood of bruising, treats a broad area; better fluid distribution.
• Infiltration: it can penetrate to a depth between 8 and 15 mm. depending on the mesotherapist’s expertise, it works in a cone shape, which may concentrate an excessive amount of fluid in reduced areas; it is susceptible to creating bruises.

Working protocol

• Disinfection of the skin
• Technique
• After the session:
  • Avoid sun exposure for 48 hours
  • Avoid ionization or electrotherapy before day 3 (risk of necrosis at the level of the micro-wounds).
  • Avoid moisturising creams and lotions.

Contraindications

• Fear of injections
• Serious coagulation disorders.
• Anticoagulant therapy with PT < 20
• HIV infection
• Infections caused by staphylococcus or streptococcus