Mesotherapy
General
Mesotherapy is one complementary medical treatment, with which one uses fine needles Mixture of drugs and others (e.g. vegetable) Active ingredients are injected under the skin at the area to be treated becomes. It combines the basics of acupuncture, the Neural therapy and the Drug therapy and builds on that Principle of the reflex zones on. Mesotherapy may only be carried out by trained doctors such as dermatologists or cosmetic surgeons and trained alternative practitioners, but not by professional groups from the wellness and beauty sector such as beauticians. The alternative treatment method is used in acute and chronic diseases, as well as in the aesthetic medicine. Targeted local application is intended to have a direct and locally limited effect by bypassing the digestive tract and the bloodstream.
Mesotherapy is a young discipline that was developed by the French doctor Michel Pistor. It has been practiced in France for more than 50 years and has also been used increasingly in Germany since the 1980s.
The term meso refers to the mesoderm, a structure that forms in the third week of development and from which, among other things, the connective tissue later develops.
Mode of action
During mesotherapy, Microinjections different active ingredients targeted in certain Acupuncture and reaction points injected under the skin.
First of all lightly stroked the skin with the needle. The skin takes that Active ingredients on and this diffuse into the superficial tissue. This creates a depot of the medication under the skin, from which the active ingredients are gradually released, making them have a long-lasting effect can.
Then the active ingredients injected a few millimeters under the skin. They diffuse directly into the diseased area and also get into deeper tissues and muscles and can quickly develop their effect here.
The substances promote local blood circulation and the oxygenation of tissues and stimulate the release of endorphins and anti-inflammatory substances. The small doses do not burden the organism unnecessarily and normally show almost no side effectsbecause they hardly get into the bloodstream.
The injections consist of individually compiled combinations of different medicines, homeopathic and herbal remedies and vitamins.
execution
Mesotherapeutic treatment is a short procedure that takes a few minutes to half an hour and is carried out on an outpatient basis. The individually composed mixture of active ingredients is freshly prepared. With extremely thin needles with a special cut the active ingredients are injected directly into the skin at the area to be treated. This can either be done manually or with a so-called Mesotherapy gun respectively. This is mainly used for larger areas and allows quick treatment with precise and economical dosing. The injection technique varies depending on the type of treatment. Either the needle is passed lightly over the surface of the skin, or the substances are injected a few millimeters under the skin. Because of the light anesthetic contained in the active ingredient mixture and the fineness of the needles, the treatment is almost painless.
After the treatment, the skin will be on the affected area chilled and with one special protective cream processed. The affected areas should now sparedso don't get rubbed or scratched. The day before and 48 hours after the treatment, sauna and solarium visits, excessive sun exposure and extensive exercise should be avoided.
Usually mesotherapy does not leave any traces, but it can lead to a so-called, especially in sensitive areas such as around the eyes or lips Initial reaction come with Redness, swelling, skin peeling and possibly slight pain. The therapy can rarely cause vegetative reactions such as dizziness or nausea; severe side effects such as connective tissue nodules or scarring are extremely rare. Infections usually only occur in unsanitary or unprofessional circumstances.
Depending on the type and indication three to ten treatments carried out at different intervals. In the case of acute illnesses, treatment takes place about once a week; chronic illnesses can be treated with mesotherapy at intervals of up to several months.
There is also a needleless variant of mesotherapy called electroporation. Here, electrical vibrations open channels in the cell membrane, so that the active ingredients are absorbed directly into the cells and can develop their effect.
application areas
The fields of application of mesotherapy have a broad spectrum and can be divided into three broad categories:
- curative areas of application: Cure or relief from disease
- preventive areas of application: Disease prevention
- aesthetic fields of application: Change in external appearance
Curative areas of application
The curative uses of mesotherapy are diverse and cover practically all areas of medicine. They are mostly used when other treatment methods are unsuccessful or insufficient. Some examples of the curative application areas of mesotherapy are given below.
Through the Stimulation of the microcirculation can be arterial or venous Circulatory disorders, Wound healing problems as with bedsores and poor scarring (e.g. stretch marks) can be improved.
Rheumatic diseases and osteoarthritis of the spine or other joints respond well to mesotherapy. In addition to gentle movement of the joints and weight reduction if you are overweight, it can postpone or even prevent an operation by relieving the symptoms. Mesotherapy has proven particularly useful in arthrosis of the finger joint, which is otherwise difficult to treat. A mixture of active ingredients consisting of a local anesthetic, homeopathic complexes, blood circulation agents, an anti-inflammatory drug and calcitonin, which plays a regulating role in the cartilage and bone metabolism, is injected into the painful region. Mesotherapy doesn't just have one Pain relief to the goal, but also that Stop the inflammatory flare-ups the osteoarthritis disease and the Restoration of joint function.
It can also help with sports injuries and overuse injuries such as tendinitis, bruises or pulled muscles.
Mesotherapy also includes a so-called Mini vaccination ("Micro vaccination"), which is supposed to stimulate the immune system and therefore at chronic respiratory infections (for example in bronchial asthma or cystic fibrosis), the Urinary tract or general immunodeficiency can be used.
Mesotherapy is a supplement to conversation and other therapies psychosomatic disorders how Symptoms of stress, States of exhaustion like "burn-out" or insomnia application.
Also against migraines, Tension headache, Facial neuralgia, dizziness or tinnitus, mesotherapy shows success.
In the Ophthalmology and the geriatrics (Geriatric medicine) it can be used to improve presbyopia or deafness.
In the Gynecology mesotherapy can help, for example Dysmenorrhea (painful menstrual cramps) and Infertility be used.
In the Dentistry can Diseases of the gums or des Teeth supporting apparatus be treated mesotherapy.
In addition, mesotherapy can be used to quit smoking. Injections into certain acupuncture points should lead to an aversion, i.e. an aversion to tobacco.
Back pain is also a very important area of application for mesotherapy. A local anesthetic, homeopathic remedy, is applied to the affected structures Muscle relaxant, a blood circulation-enhancing drug and possibly a Anti-rheumatic drug injected. The muscle-relaxing and pain-relieving effect sets in immediately and lasts for a while due to the active ingredient depot under the skin. The treatments can be repeated weekly if necessary, the burden on the organism is low due to the local application. Together with physiotherapeutic or osteopathic treatment and a corresponding lifestyle change, the holistic treatment concept can lead to significant improvements or even elimination of back pain.
Preventive areas of application
Mesotherapy is preventive in the form of a so-called Mini vaccination used. Here will be highly diluted non-specific vaccines injected under the skin to stimulate and strengthen the immune system to prevent diseases. This micro vaccination will injected at specific acupuncture and reaction points and by increasing the blood flow and the oxygen supply to the connective tissue Stimulate tissues to secrete endorphins and anti-inflammatory substances.
This micro vaccination can be used for Prevention of respiratory infections - for example bronchitis or sinus infection (Sinusitis) - or they can be used for pollen allergies (hay fever). Here it can help patients for whom desensitization is too time-consuming or who do not respond to other therapies. Other indications are for example bronchial asthma, Epstein-Barr virus (causative agent of Pfeiffer's glandular fever) - or other virus infections, shingles and Hives.
Mesotherapy can also be used for Protection against mosquito bites be used. Small amounts of vitamin B are injected superficially into the skin on the neck, legs and arms. A subsequent barely perceptible change in the skin odor is supposed to keep mosquitoes away.
Aesthetic areas of application
The use of mesotherapy in the aesthetic medicine is a comparatively gentle process that Improve skin, hair and connective tissue from the inside out should. It should have a vitalizing effect on anatomical structures that are still intact (e.g. hair roots) and offer an alternative to surgical interventions.
Mesotherapy is typically used for wrinkles on the face, neck and décolleté, deeper facial wrinkles and for tightening the skin. The active ingredients contain e.g. Vitamins, antioxidants, small amounts of botulinum toxin ("botox") or hyaluronic acid and are said to affect the skin Donate moisture and the Stimulate collagen production. This should ensure a better supply of nutrients to the skin and ultimately a more youthful appearance.
For cellulite and local fat deposits On the hips, thighs, buttocks and abdomen, the mesotherapy is supposed to activate the metabolism locally and Fat mobilized become.
Mesotherapy is also used against skin symptoms such as acne, pigment disorders, stretch marks, scars, spider veins or neurodermatitis.
At excessive sweating Under the armpits, hands or feet, small amounts of botulinum toxin can be treated with mesotherapy.
When used against hair loss, this should be achieved by a stimulated nutrient supply and one Regeneration of the hair follicles (structures surrounding the hair follicle). A “revitalization cocktail” is injected into the scalp and diffused over the entire hair area. Mesotherapy can lead to a Slowing down of hair loss, one improved hair quality and if the hair roots are still present, it increases through renewed growth fuller hair to lead. Usually, the first six treatments are given weekly, followed by monthly treatments if necessary. The earlier it is started, the better the chances of success of mesotherapy in hair loss.
costs
The cost of mesotherapy treatment will be only rarely covered by the statutory health insurance. Depending on the type of treatment, they amount to approx. € 150-300.
Contraindications
In certain circumstances, mesotherapy should not be used, for example in the present Infections, Allergies on any active ingredients used, fever, Tumor diseases, Skin cancer, or multiple sclerosis. Further contraindications are Nervous system disorders or the thyroid. On treatment during the pregnancy or the Lactation should also be omitted.
Conclusion
Mesotherapy shows as complementary medical treatment great success in many medical and aesthetic problems. Before carrying out the treatment, however, the patient should inform himself in detail and seek advice from the attending doctor or alternative practitioner. The results especially from aesthetic treatments also depend on the personal way of life starting with a healthy and balanced diet, exercise and avoiding excessive alcohol and nicotine consumption.
Mesotherapy is a supplement or an alternative to conventional therapies or it can lead to postponing them.
