Definition
Medical therapy (or aesthetic mesotherapy) is a medical technique consisting of injecting, in very small doses, into the superficial dermis or subcutaneous tissue, mixtures of vitamins, amino acids, non-crosslinked hyaluronic acid, minerals and other active ingredients. It aims to improve skin quality, stimulate cell regeneration and treat certain skin problems.
Types of Medical Therapy
- Revitalizing medical therapy (skinbooster / mesolift)
Composition: vitamins (A, C, E, B), minerals, non-crosslinked hyaluronic acid.
Objective: deep hydration, radiance, elasticity. - Anti-aging medical therapy
Antioxidant cocktails, hyaluronic acid, biomimetic peptides.
Action: stimulation of collagen, prevention of sagging skin. - Anti-acne drug therapy
Sebum-regulating substances (zinc, B vitamins), anti-inflammatories.
Action: regulates sebum production, reduces inflammation, improves light scars. - Hair medical therapy
Indications: hair loss, androgenetic or diffuse alopecia.
Cocktails: vitamins, minerals, growth factors, PRP (sometimes combined).
Effect: follicular stimulation, slowing down hair loss, densification. - Body medical therapy
Areas: stomach, thighs, arms, buttocks.
Objective: cellulite, stretch marks, sagging skin, firmness.
Products: lipolytic active ingredients, microcirculation stimulants. - Specific medical therapy
Dehydrated skin (light hyaluronic acid).
Pigmentation spots (antioxidants, depigmenting agents).
Sensitive/rosacea skin (soothing cocktails, vasoprotectors).
Main Indications
On the face
- Fine lines and wrinkles
- Dull complexion, lack of radiance
- Slight skin sagging
- Deep dehydration
- Superficial acne scars
- Prevention of skin aging
On the body
- Cellulite
- Recent stretch marks
- Moderate skin sagging (arms, stomach, thighs)
- Improvement in skin quality after weight loss or pregnancy
On the scalp
- Hair loss
- Weakened, brittle hair
- Improved density and vitality
Duration and Sessions
- Initial treatment: 3 to 5 sessions spaced 15 days to 1 month apart.
- Maintenance: 1 session every 3 to 6 months as indicated.
- Results gradually visible after a few weeks.
Disadvantages
- Progressive and not definitive results (maintenance required).
- Redness, small bruises, temporary swelling after the session.
- Slight pain or discomfort during injections.
- No effect on deep wrinkles or marked sagging (indication rather for Botox, fillers, radiofrequency, etc.).
Contraindications
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Known allergy to one of the injected components
- Severe autoimmune or inflammatory diseases
- Skin infection or active herpes on the treated area
- Heavy anticoagulants or coagulation disorders
- Patients who are immunocompromised or undergoing certain chemotherapy
- Caution in people with severe allergies (history of anaphylactic shock)
In summary, medical therapy is a gentle, safe and personalized approach to improve the quality of skin and hair, prevent skin aging and treat certain minor defects. It does not replace more structuring techniques (Botox, fillers, lasers), but acts as a complement to give a healthy, hydrated and luminous appearance.