Mesotherapy: Treatment Advice & Aftercare
Updated: 6 days ago
Before & After Your Mesotherapy Treatment
Mesotherapy is an injectable skin treatment where small amounts of specially selected products are placed superficially into the skin using multiple fine injections.
Depending on the product selected and your individual skin concerns, mesotherapy may be used to support hydration, skin quality, texture and overall skin appearance.
Your practitioner will assess your skin and select an appropriate product and treatment technique for you.
Before Your Treatment
To help reduce unnecessary irritation and bruising:
Avoid alcohol for around 24 hours before treatment.
Avoid strong exfoliating acids, retinoids and irritating skincare for around 48 hours beforehand.
Avoid waxing, peels or treatments that have irritated the area immediately before your appointment.
Tell us about all medication, supplements and herbal remedies you take.
Tell us if you take medication that affects bleeding or bruising.
Let us know about any known allergies or sensitivities.
Tell us if you have a history of cold sores when treating an area where these occur.
Let us know about recent dermal fillers, skin boosters, anti-wrinkle injections, microneedling, laser or other advanced treatments.
Tell us if your health, medication or skin has changed since your consultation.
Do not stop prescribed medication for mesotherapy unless advised by the healthcare professional who prescribed it.
Is Mesotherapy Suitable for Everyone?
Because different mesotherapy products contain different ingredients, suitability will depend partly on the specific product being used.
Please tell your practitioner if you:
are pregnant or breastfeeding
have an active infection or are currently unwell
have an active cold sore, skin infection, open wound or significant inflammation in the treatment area
have known allergies or sensitivities to injectable or skincare ingredients
have a history of severe allergic reactions
have a bleeding or clotting disorder
take anticoagulant or antiplatelet medication
have an autoimmune or immune-related condition
have a condition or medication that may affect healing
are undergoing cancer treatment or have a significant current medical condition
have recently had surgery or another advanced treatment in the area
have previously experienced an unexpected reaction to an injectable treatment.
Having one of these doesn't necessarily mean treatment cannot be performed. Your practitioner will assess your medical history alongside the contraindications for the specific mesotherapy product being considered.
Allergies & Ingredients
Mesotherapy isn't one single product.
Different formulations can contain ingredients such as hyaluronic acid, amino acids, vitamins, minerals, peptides and other skin-conditioning ingredients.
Please tell us about all known allergies, even if you don't think they are relevant.
We will consider the ingredients of the particular product being used before treatment.
What Does Mesotherapy Feel Like?
Mesotherapy involves multiple small, superficial injections using a very fine needle.
You may feel:
small pinpricks
stinging
pressure
mild tenderness.
The sensation varies according to the treatment area and individual sensitivity.
What to Expect Afterwards
Because mesotherapy involves multiple superficial injections, it's normal to experience some temporary:
redness
small raised bumps
mild swelling
tenderness
pinpoint bleeding
bruising
itching or sensitivity.
The small bumps created by superficial product placement can sometimes remain visible for a short period after treatment.
Under-eye mesotherapy can produce more noticeable swelling, so it's sensible not to schedule your first treatment immediately before an important event.
Aftercare
For the first 24–48 hours:
Avoid unnecessarily touching or rubbing the treated area.
Do not massage the area unless specifically instructed to do so.
Keep the skin clean.
Avoid strenuous exercise for around 24 hours.
Avoid swimming until the injection sites have closed.
Avoid saunas, steam rooms, very hot baths and excessive heat while the skin is recovering.
Avoid retinoids, exfoliating acids, scrubs and other potentially irritating skincare until the skin has settled.
Avoid facial massage and other treatments that place significant pressure on the area.
Avoid excessive alcohol immediately following treatment, as this may increase bruising or swelling.
Follow any product-specific instructions given by your practitioner.
Makeup
Where possible, avoid applying makeup directly over the injection sites for approximately 24 hours.
When you resume makeup, make sure your hands, brushes and applicators are clean.
Skincare & Sun Protection
Keep your skincare simple while the skin settles.
Use:
a gentle cleanser
a suitable moisturiser
broad-spectrum SPF 30–50 during the day.
Avoid deliberate tanning and sunbeds, particularly while the skin is recovering.
Other Treatments
Allow the skin to recover before having another advanced treatment in the same area.
This includes treatments such as:
microneedling
skin peels
laser
radiofrequency
dermal fillers
skin boosters
other injectable treatments.
The appropriate interval can vary according to the mesotherapy product, treatment area and other procedure, so your practitioner will advise you rather than using one interval for everything.
When Should I Contact Eco Skin Clinic?
Some redness, swelling, tenderness, small bumps and bruising can be normal following mesotherapy.
Please contact us if you experience:
swelling that is significant or continues to worsen
increasing redness, heat or pain
discharge or signs of infection
a persistent or unusual lump
significant or prolonged itching or rash
an unexpected reaction
symptoms that aren't settling as expected.
Seek urgent medical attention if you develop symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, such as difficulty breathing or significant swelling of the face, mouth or throat.
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