Mesotherapy

What are Mesotherapy?

Mesotherapy is a natural & safe non surgical treatment,Often known as the Celebrity Red Carpet Facial.

This well known skin rejuvenation treatment hydrates the skin from the inside out giving a firm, bright, rejuvenated result and is extremely effective in replacing vitamins, minerals, and hyaluronic acid that depletes naturally overtime.

It is a natural skin therapy which uses a very fine needle to superficially inject skincare serums into the skin.

At Letizia Rose Aesthetics we work with a number of different mesotherapy solutions giving you options of what would best suited for your skin. These serums are sterile solutions containing ingredients such as peptides, hyaluronic acid and botanicals. The injections create tiny breaks in the skin, allowing the serums to penetrate the skin and work efficiently at a cellular level.

The benefits of Mesotherapy are:

• Improves skin hydration and elasticity.

• Improves the skins complexion and radiance

• Reduce dark circles and tired eyes

• Reduction of fine lines and wrinkles

• Restores a youthful skin

Frequently Asked Questions:

1. Can Mesotherapy be used for the Hair and Scalp?

Yes mesotherapy can stimulate hair growth and improve hair quality with a Hair mesotherapy cocktail.

A unique combination of active ingredients is designed to maintain scalp vitality and act on follicle dysfunctions to improve the quality of your hair.

2. Does it hurt?

Local anesthetic can be applied 20 minutes prior to your Mesotherapy treatment so you will experience no pain or discomfort.

3. Can everyone have mesotherapy treatments?

Please check our contraindications list to make sure you avoid disappointment.

Conditions that would mean you were not able to have this treatments:

  • Pregnant/Nursing
  • HIV/AIDS
  • Cancer (all forms)
  • Undergoing chemotherapy or immune therapy
  • Immunodeficiency
  • Lupus
  • High blood pressure (uncontrolled)
  • Insulin dependent diabetics
  • Prednisone and other steroid medications (treatment will increase inflammation)
  • Heart problems or diseases
  • Haemorrhagic disease, trauma or bleeding
  • Scleroderma
  • Family history of hypertrophic scarring or keloid formation
  • Solar Keratosis
  • Anticoagulants / Blood thinners (including but limited to Warfarin or aspirin)
  • Nickel or stainless steal allergies
  • Active Acne
  • Conditions that need a doctors letter to confirm the treatment is suitable before treatments can begin:
  • Epilepsy
  • Transplant Anti-Rejection Drugs
  • Thyroid Disease
  • Heart Disease
  • Hypertension (High blood pressure treated with medication)
  • Cancer - after 12 months

The list below is of things that require a waiting period until you can start treatments:

  • Active skin infection of any type, such as herpes simplex, impetigo, flat warts
  • Sunburn in the treatment area ( wait until completely healed)
  • Have bacterial or viral diseases of the skin (wait until clear)
  • Inflammation (wait until healed)
  • Laser treatments — face only — 4-6 weeks post treatment
  • Active Herpes – cold sores — must take anti-viral meds 2 weeks pre and post treatment (peels & needling)

Wait 3 months before commencing with treatments:

  • Recent facial operations — must wait at least 3 months post surgery
  • Tattooing / Cosmetic Tattooing

Wait 2 week before commencing treatments:

  • Strong chemical peels.
  • Botox and fillers
  • Any recent invasive or stimulating skin procedures i.e. micro-dermabrasion, electrolysis, IPL

Medications and supplements such as aspirin, vitamin E, ginkgo biloba, ginseng, Omega 3/Fish Oil supplements, Ibuprofen, aspirin and other NSAIDS have a blood thinning effect and can increase the risk of bruising and swelling.

Stop using/taking 1 week before commencing treatments:

  • Anti-inflammatory medications such as ibuprofen. These will interfere with the natural inflammatory process that is critical for your skin rejuvenation.
4. Are there any side effects?

There is some redness and sensitivity of the skin for 2-3 days after treatment. Most people can continue with normal work and social activities a day after treatment.

5. Is there anything I can do to prepare for my treatment?
  • Do NOT consume alcoholic beverages at least 24 hours prior to treatment (alcohol may thin the blood and increase the risk of bruising)
  • Avoid anti-inflammatory/blood thinning medications, if possible for a period of 2 weeks before treatment. Medications and supplements such as aspirin, vitamin E, ginkgo biloba, ginseng, St. John’s Wort, Omega 3/Fish Oil supplements, Ibuprofen, aspirin and other NSAIDS have a blood thinning effect and can increase the risk of bruising and swelling after injections.
  • Discontinue Retinol 2 days before and 2 days after treatment.
  • Reschedule your appointment at least 24 hours in advance if you have a rash, cold soreon the area.
  • Be sure to have a good breakfast, including food and drink before your procedure. This will decrease the chances of lightheadedness during your treatment.
6. Is there a Post Treatment Advice?
  • Clean your face with a gentle cleanser and warm water.
  • Try not to wear makeup.
  • Avoid active skincare products which contain: Alpha Hydroxy Acids, Beta Hydroxy Acids, Retinol (Vitamin A), and Vitamin C (in low pH formula). avoid for 3 days post treatment.
  • Avoid strenuous exercise for 24 hours.
  • Avoid sun (and sunbeds), Saunas, Steam rooms for 72 hours.
  • Avoid consuming excess amounts of alcohol or salts to avoid swelling.
  • If you have swelling you may apply a cool compress for 15 minutes each hour.
  • Use Paracetamol for discomfort. Do not take Ibuporfen for two weeks after the treatment.
  • Try to sleep face up and slightly elevated if you experience swelling.
  • Take Arnica to help the bruising and swelling, start at least 2 days prior to injections.

You will experience some superficial swelling, which will settle within 24-48 hours.

Although rare, other possible side effects include the appearance of some small needle marks which will also resolve within 2-3 days.

Treatment around the eye area may take a bit longer to settle.

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