If you want radiant skin that lasts over time, choosing the right facial care products certainly helps. However, if you truly wish to take your skincare routine to the next level, then it might be time to consider facial mesotherapy.
This is an extremely popular injectable treatment, and rightfully so, as it contributes to skin rejuvenation, improves hydration, and addresses various aesthetic concerns such as fine lines, wrinkles, and hyperpigmentation. It is a completely safe treatment that offers multiple benefits.
Although the procedure itself is relatively simple, many wonder what precautions to take after mesotherapy to maximize results and minimize potential side effects.
What is facial mesotherapy?
Facial mesotherapy is an injectable treatment that provides multiple benefits to the skin. It offers a fresh, healthy appearance, restoring lost radiance while also addressing certain aesthetic concerns. In fact, it delivers a dual benefit. Firstly, the fine mesotherapy needle injects vitamins, hyaluronic acid, antioxidants, amino acids, enzymes, and minerals into the dermis, promoting rejuvenation, deep hydration, and the correction of certain imperfections. At the same time, the multiple micro-injections stimulate the body’s healing mechanisms, leading to increased collagen and elastin production. As a result, the outcome is not only impressive but also continues to improve over time.
Another very important aspect of mesotherapy is that the same nutrient solution is not injected for every patient. On the contrary, the appropriate “cocktail” of ingredients is carefully selected according to the individual needs of each person. This allows for a fully customized and tailored treatment that precisely addresses existing concerns. Now, let’s answer the much-anticipated question: What should I look out for after facial mesotherapy?
What should I look out for in the first 24 hours after facial mesotherapy?
Generally, the recovery process after facial mesotherapy is mild. Immediately after the treatment, you may experience slight redness, which is completely normal and subsides very quickly. Make sure not to touch your face for at least 12 hours after the procedure. If you need to touch it, ensure your hands are clean to avoid any risk of infection. Beyond this, it is essential to follow these additional aftercare steps:
- In case of mild bruising from the needle punctures, apply cold compresses or use a regenerating cream for the next 2-3 days. Typically, most of the recovery process takes place at the clinic and does not interfere with returning to daily activities.
- Avoid hot baths, saunas and steam rooms for 24 hours after treatment, as heat can increase swelling and irritation.
- Avoid washing your face on the same day of treatment.
- It is advisable to apply make-up several hours after the treatment or the next day, in order to reduce the risk of infection and to support faster recovery of the skin.
- Avoid vigorous exercise or any activity that causes heavy sweating until the next day, as sweat can irritate the injection sites and increase the risk of infection.
What should I watch out for after facial mesotherapy in the short term?
Certainly the first day after treatment is the one to which you should give most of your attention. However, it is important to take care of maintaining the results of your mesotherapy by applying the following tips:
- Apply a sunscreen with high sun protection (SPF 50) and avoid direct sun exposure, as the skin may become more sensitive to the sun after treatment.
- Use gentle skin care products suitable for sensitive skin. Avoid exfoliating products, such as those containing retinol or glycolic acid, for a few days before and at least 5 days after treatment.
- Drink enough water and eat a balanced diet. Proper hydration supports healing and overall skin health.
- Don’t skip scheduled follow-up and result maintenance appointments if you want the glow of mesotherapy to last as long as possible.
Duration of results & maintenance
The results of mesotherapy typically last between 6 to 8 months, as the procedure stimulates collagen and elastin production by fibroblasts from the very first session. With each subsequent session, collagen production is further enhanced, leading to cumulative, long-lasting improvements in skin quality. Generally, 4 to 6 sessions are recommended at 15-day intervals for optimal skin rejuvenation. After completing the initial treatment cycle, maintenance sessions every 4 to 6 months are advised, depending on individual skin needs.
Facial mesotherapy with Skin Boosters & combination of treatments
Recent advancements in mesotherapy have introduced Skin Boosters, a new generation of injectable treatments containing high concentrations of antioxidants, hyaluronic acid, and collagen. These formulations provide deep hydration, anti-aging effects, and skin firming, while they can also be used as fillers to reduce fine lines around the eyes, mouth, neck, and décolletage. Unlike traditional mesotherapy, Skin Boosters have a longer-lasting effect and require fewer maintenance sessions. If you’re wondering what to look out for after facial mesotherapy with Skin Boosters, the answer is exactly the same as with classic mesotherapy!
Mesotherapy can also be combined with other aesthetic treatments such as injectable botulinum toxin, hyaluronic acid fillers, and, in some cases, surgical procedures like the face lift procedure and blepharoplasty, especially if the concern is more extensive. If you’re wondering what to be careful about after facial mesotherapy and which treatment is best suited for your specific needs, Plastic Surgeon in Athens Dr. Maria Skolarikou, with a private clinic in Kolonaki, Athens, can answer all your questions and recommend the perfect solution for your skin!
