Founder of mesotherapy - invasive methods of administration of active agents in the problem area - considered a French general practitioner Michel Pistor in 1952 while trying to numb the parotid region to observe this effect from the introduction of the anesthetic procaine as a partial improvement of hearing in patients with deafness.
Therapeutic drugs are administered in low doses to obtain a therapeutic effect and stimulation of biologically active points and reflex zones of the skin. The introduction is carried out by means of an injector, a disposable syringe equipped with a needle.
Mesotherapy is used not only in cosmetics, but also in other branches of medicine: dentistry, orthopedics, neurology and rheumatology as an injection under the skin of concentrated drugs provides a powerful therapeutic effect.
Immediately prior to the procedure, the dermatologist conducts a conversation with the patient to have an idea about the state of his health and possible allergic reactions. Depending on the indications and dosage is determined by the frequency of administration of the drug. Before the introduction of a "cocktail" correctable under the skin area treated with an alcoholic solution, if necessary, the local anesthesia.
The indications for the procedure are wrinkles, decreased skin tone and elasticity, hyperpigmentation, swelling of the skin, keloid scars, "double chin". Mesotherapy is contraindicated in the presence of allergic reactions to the drug components and skin diseases, as well as during pregnancy and lactation.
Before the procedure is strictly forbidden to put on the face creams and other cosmetics, visit a solarium, sauna or steam bath. After the mesotherapy may be a slight swelling and redness in the area of injections to prevent infection while not touch the treated area. The procedure lasts 20 to 30 minutes to achieve the best results it is recommended to take a course of 10-12 procedures.