Mesotherapy for Hair Loss
Hair loss is a concern that leads to a search for productive treatment. One such treatment is mesotherapy, which provides crucial nutrients to the scalp. This process helps in promoting hair growth and making hair follicles stronger.
What is Mesotherapy?
Mesotherapy is the latest and most cutting-edge hair transplantation method. It is a minimally invasive cosmetic treatment that consists of the intradermal, i.e., the middle layer of the skin known as the mesoderm, injections of vitamins, minerals, amino acids, growth factors, and medications mixed as per individual requirements. It nourishes hair follicles, encouraging better blood circulation by identifying the root of hair loss and injecting a cocktail of vitamins, amino acids, and minerals.
This treatment is made for individuals experiencing hair loss due to stress, genetic factors, or poor lifestyle and nutrition. French medical specialist Dr. Michel Pistor developed this procedure back in 1952.
It has been adapted by aesthetic physicians for cosmetic use, skin rejuvenation, and hair reconstruction, and has become popular. (Source: Complete Medical Research on Mesotherapy)
Hair Loss Types That Can Be Treated With Mesotherapy
Conditions that can be treated by mesotherapy include:
- Androgenetic Alopecia (Pattern Hair Loss): This is genetically caused thinning of the hair in both men and women.
- Telogen Effluvium: It helps in stimulating dormant hair follicles.
- Alopecia Areata-Mild Cases: It presents with patchy hair loss and encourages hair regrowth in bald spots.
- Traction Alopecia: Due to tension or styling stress.
How Mesotherapy Works
It helps in the delivery of essential nutrition, enhances blood flow, and stimulates growth factors directly to the scalp. Thus, mesotherapy injections deliver medications that could help in:
- Improving the blood supply to the follicles themselves
- Nourishing weak follicles
- Reducing the inflammation around hair roots
- Improving hair growth cycles
Systematic Review of Mesotherapy
Over the last decade, clinical interest in mesotherapy has significantly increased, and various studies have assessed its effectiveness. Systematic reviews suggest that mesotherapy could have positive effects through intradermal injections on hair density. Many of the studies, though not all large-powered, report an improvement in hair growth measures from baseline, with few adverse events reported.
(Reference of the source: Study on the Systematic Review of Mesotherapy)
Indications for Mesotherapy
Mesotherapy can be considered for patients who:
- Have excessive hair loss
- Want improved hair health
- Have dandruff
- Has dry scalp
- Want to incorporate mesotherapy with other hair loss treatments such as PRP and minoxidil
Process of Mesotherapy
1. Consultation
First, there is consultation and assessment by a hair specialist who examines the scalp to find out the reason behind falling hair and recommend a suitable solution.
2. Preparation
The scalp skin will be cleaned, and numbing cream will be used to reduce the pain.
3. Microinjections
A specialized method used to administer the nutrient solution in the scalp.
How is Mesotherapy administered?
Nappage method: This technique utilizes a one-milliliter insulin syringe, administering the growth factors, hair boosters, and vitamins such as B12 and biotin more quickly into the tissue over a wider area.
Popular approach: Slightly uncomfortable, so an anesthetic gel can be used prior to the procedure or a vibration device during the session-your doctor will delineate the specifics. This method delivers the ingredients in bolus quantities over the entire surface of the area to be treated in a three-dimensional grid pattern.
Post-Treatment Care
Patients are requested to follow post-procedure care after the procedure is completed in order to ensure optimal results. Here is some of the advice:
- Avoid washing your hair for 24 hours after the treatment.
- Abstain yourself from sun exposure.
- Avoid strenuous activity.
- Don't touch the treated area.
- Follow the instructions given by the doctor.
Benefits of Mesotherapy
- Encourages hair growth.
- Boosts scalp health.
- Safe and effective.
- Strengthens hair follicles.
- Minimal downtime.
- Customized to patient needs.
Side Effects of Mesotherapy
While mesotherapy is considered safe, some people may have lenient and temporary side effects, including:
- Minimal irritation at the time of the procedure that lessens within a few hours.
- Mild discomfort or tingling sensation during the procedure.
- Minor bruising or itching.
The dictionary definition of mesotherapy is the injection of something into the mesoderm. Originally used for fat loss (lipolysis), it gained popularity as a treatment for baldness.
The scientific basis of mesotherapy: The scientific basis of mesotherapy is to deliver nutrition through boosters, vitamins, minerals, and other agents. The mix of different agents used in mesotherapy aims to enhance the area of concern.
Mesotherapy is primarily used for baldness, skin rejuvenation, and fat reduction (lipolysis) in areas such as the double chin.
Advantages of Mesotherapy
- Delivering nutrients via the scalp itself
- Minimal discomfort
- No surgery required
- It can be customized
- Can be combined with other hair loss treatments
Disadvantages of Mesotherapy
- The results might differ from person to person
- Requires multiple sessions
- Subtle results with advanced hair loss
- All types of Alopecia may not get guaranteed cure
- Higher cost due to multiple sessions
Mesotherapy - Alternative to Minoxidil for Androgenetic Alopecia
Minoxidil is a long-established first-line treatment for androgenetic alopecia by injecting nutrients into the middle layer of the skin. There are several studies that show that mesotherapy is very effective for alopecia and has a low risk of side effects.
(Source: Mesotherapy as a promising alternative to Minoxidil for Androgenetic Alopecia)
Final Thoughts
Mesotherapy is a safe and effective procedure for combating hair loss and improving scalp health. Therefore, if you are considering mesotherapy for hair loss, you should book an appointment with our team of qualified surgeons before going for the treatment.
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