Mesotherapy for skin, hair and pain in Munich

Mesotherapy was developed in the 1950s by the French physician Michel Pistor. The name derives from the mesoderm, the middle germ layer from which skin, connective tissue and muscles, among others, develop. In mesotherapy, small amounts of active ingredients are placed into the skin with very fine needles, directly in the area of the complaint. Pistor summed up the principle like this: little, rarely and in the right place. The method is based on the idea that active ingredients remain longer in the skin at the site and can act there in a targeted way. Mesotherapy is widely used in France. Its effectiveness is not sufficiently proven scientifically for many applications.

In aesthetic medicine, mesotherapy is used to support the look of the skin and hair growth. On the face, neck and décolleté, active ingredients such as hyaluronic acid, vitamins or amino acids are intended to supply the skin with moisture and nutrients. Unlike a hyaluronic acid filler treatment, mesotherapy does not fill wrinkles. With thinning hair, the scalp is treated. Hair loss in women often has causes within the body, such as hormonal changes, a thyroid disorder, iron deficiency or stress. For this reason we clarify these causes first. Depending on the findings, mesotherapy can be combined with PRP therapy or natural hormone therapy. For us, aesthetics means bringing out your natural radiance.

For pain in the neck, back or joints, mesotherapy is applied locally over the painful area. The mixture often contains a local anaesthetic. The method is based on the idea that small amounts of active ingredients in the skin can act on the pain process via the nerves of the area. At our practice, mesotherapy is one building block of holistic pain therapy, together with acupuncture and other naturopathic methods. Among other things, Prof. Schulte-Uebbing wrote about acupuncture, cupping and mesotherapy in the article “‘Pain therapy’ – the trouble with the lower back” (Your Health magazine, 2012; title translated from German). We assess the cause of the pain carefully beforehand.

Mesotherapy is considered well tolerated but is a treatment with needles. Small areas of redness, wheals, swelling and bruising are possible at the injection sites, usually subsiding after a short time. Infections or allergic reactions to an ingredient occur rarely. For this reason we ask beforehand about allergies, medication and pre-existing conditions and disinfect the skin carefully. After an aesthetic treatment we tell you what to watch out for, for example regarding make-up, sauna, exercise and sun. During pregnancy and breastfeeding, mesotherapy is usually not used.

At our practice, mesotherapy is part of naturopathy and at the same time a service in the area of aesthetics & beauty. Medical and aesthetic concerns are often connected. Thin hair or dull skin can be related to hormones, metabolism or nutrients. For this reason we look not only at the skin but at you as a whole person. Depending on your concern, we combine mesotherapy with acupuncture, PRP therapy, infusions or natural hormone therapy. This creates a concept tailored to your situation – without promises, but with an honest assessment.