Mesotherapy in Ankara | Dr. Armin Müştak

What Is Mesotherapy?

Mesotherapy involves injecting small amounts of selected products into the superficial or middle layers of the skin using very fine needles. Depending on the treatment, these products may contain hyaluronic acid, amino acids, vitamins, minerals, or other active ingredients.

Mesotherapy does not refer to a single medicine or standardised product. The ingredients, concentration, injection depth, and intended purpose can vary considerably. Its potential benefits and risks must therefore be assessed according to the exact product used and the injection technique.

What Can Mesotherapy Be Used For?

Following a dermatological assessment, mesotherapy may be considered for:

• Supporting skin hydration and improving a dull appearance

• Addressing selected changes in skin texture

• Softening the appearance of fine lines

• Supporting the treatment of certain types of hair loss

• Treating selected areas of the face and neck with suitable products

Mesotherapy is not a universal treatment for every wrinkle, pigmentation concern, or type of hair loss. The purpose of treatment and the exact product being used should always be clearly defined.

Facial Mesotherapy

Depending on the product used, facial mesotherapy may aim to support skin hydration, superficial texture, and overall appearance.

It does not work in the same way as botulinum toxin, dermal fillers, or laser treatments and should not be considered a substitute for these procedures.

The scientific evidence supporting facial mesotherapy varies according to the ingredients used. Evidence is particularly limited and inconsistent for non-standardised multivitamin mixtures.

Scalp Mesotherapy

Before considering mesotherapy for hair loss, the underlying cause must be identified. Androgenetic alopecia, telogen effluvium, alopecia areata, vitamin or iron deficiencies, and hormonal disorders require different approaches.

Scalp mesotherapy may be considered as a supportive option for selected patients. However, it cannot be guaranteed to stop hair loss or stimulate new hair growth.

Although some studies have reported positive findings, stronger evidence is still needed because the products and treatment protocols used in scalp mesotherapy are not standardised.

Can Mesotherapy Be Used Under the Eyes?

Dark circles, hollows, and under-eye bags can have different causes, and not every under-eye concern is suitable for mesotherapy.

Patients with prominent fat pads, structural hollows, or visible blood vessels may require a different treatment approach.

Because the eye area is anatomically delicate, the product, injection depth, skin characteristics, and the patient’s tendency to develop swelling must be assessed carefully.

How Is Mesotherapy Performed?

Before the procedure, the treatment area is cleansed. A topical anaesthetic cream may be applied if appropriate. The selected product is then injected into the skin in small amounts at carefully planned intervals.

The length of the procedure depends on the size of the treatment area. Small raised bumps, redness, tenderness, swelling, or bruising may occur afterwards. Mesotherapy therefore cannot be guaranteed to have no effect on work or social activities.

How Many Sessions Are Needed?

The number of sessions depends on the product used, the treatment goal, the area being treated, and the patient’s response.

There is no standard “three-to-six-session course” that is suitable for everyone. Some products may require an initial series of treatments followed by maintenance sessions.

The interval between sessions and the need for maintenance treatment should be determined individually.

What Are the Risks of Mesotherapy?

Possible side effects and complications include:

• Pain, redness, and tenderness

• Swelling and bruising

• Itching or allergic reactions

• Temporary bumps at the injection sites

• Pigmentation changes

• Infection

• Nodules or granulomas

• Tissue damage or scarring in rare cases

The lack of standardisation among mesotherapy products and mixtures can make the risk of complications more difficult to assess. The product’s ingredients, manufacturer, approval status, and intended use should therefore be known before treatment.

Who May Not Be Suitable for Mesotherapy?

Treatment may need to be postponed if there is an active infection or open wound in the treatment area.

Pregnancy, breastfeeding, bleeding disorders, immune system conditions, a history of severe allergic reactions, and the use of blood-thinning medication should all be discussed and assessed before the procedure.

Mesotherapy in Çankaya, Ankara

At Dr. Armin Müştak’s dermatology practice in Çankaya, Ankara, the patient’s skin or hair concern, medical history, current medications, previous treatments, and expectations are assessed before mesotherapy.

For suitable patients, an individual treatment plan is created after discussing the product’s ingredients, the treatment area, the proposed session schedule, potential benefits, limitations, and possible risks.