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The mushrooming of various beauty treatments that exist today makes it easier for us to pamper and care for the body. So, have you ever heard of mesotherapy? Mesotherapy is a facial and body treatment from France that is currently being hotly discussed in cyberspace, thanks to its myriad of benefits. Indeed, what are the benefits? Is it true that it can make us look younger?
What is mesotherapy?
Mesotherapy is a non-surgical beauty treatment by injecting a liquid filled with vitamins, enzymes, extracts and special hormones using a thin needle into the subcutaneous layer in the middle of the skin, namely the mesoderm. The mesoderm layer is one of the cell structures in the skin that is responsible for composing the body shape.
Is it effective for youth?
The main purpose of mesotherapy was originally actually to treat disease. Over time, this procedure has been used more and more for aesthetic and body care purposes such as:
- Rejuvenates and tightens skin.
- Eliminate excess fat on the face, arms, stomach, thighs, buttocks, hips, and legs.
- Fade wrinkles and fine lines on the face.
- Fade skin pigmentation, such as dark spots and brown spots.
- Overcoming cellulite.
- Treat baldness of hair (alopecia areata).
Unfortunately, so far there has been no research that can prove the benefits and safety of mesotherapy for aesthetic procedures.
Reporting from Healthline, a study published in the International Journal of Dermatology reports that mesotherapy does not produce a real change in the fading of wrinkles and fine lines on the faces of people who routinely care for 6 consecutive months.
Source: Andrea Catton Laser Clinic
Is there a risk of side effects?
Mesotherapy was originally intended as a medical treatment. So in fact, this procedure is not much different from other health therapies which also save the risk of side effects.
The various possible risks of side effects that may arise are:
- Nausea.
- Pain or soreness in the area of the body being injected.
- Swelling in several parts of the body after therapy.
- Itching, rash, and redness appears on the skin of the injection area.
- The skin from the injection site appears slightly bruised and swollen.
- Scars develop
Therefore, it's a good idea to discuss with a dermatologist first to consider the risks and benefits before making a therapy appointment.
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