Mesotherapy - a method of affecting the skin of the face with the use of special drugs, administered subcutaneously with the help of thin hollow needles. The list of indications for these procedures is wide enough - from acne and scars to wrinkles and cellulite. At the same time there are a lot of contraindications to the mesotherapy. Therefore, the specialist must find out beforehand whether you can perform mesotherapy.
Who is contraindicated in mesotherapy?
The procedure is prohibited in the following cases:
- pregnancy (especially the third trimester);
- the period of breastfeeding;
- cancerous tumors;
- chronic renal failure;
- cholelithiasis ;
- infectious diseases in acute stage;
- exacerbation of chronic pathologies;
- serious skin diseases, especially in the phase of exacerbation;
- chronic cardiovascular pathology;
- hypertensive disease of the third degree;
- bleeding disorders;
- taking drugs that dilute blood;
- damage to the skin (wounds, burns, etc.);
- increased sensitivity to the ingredients of the drug administered.
The above factors are contraindications both to mesotherapy of the body (abdomen, thighs, etc.), and contraindications to mesotherapy of the hair (head). Even if you think that none of the factors concern you, you should undergo a thorough medical examination before taking mesotherapy to exclude diseases that you may not know about.
Contraindications after mesotherapy
In addition, there are a number of limitations that must be followed after the mesotherapy procedure. These include:
- Exclusion of any other cosmetic procedures on the day of the mesotherapy session.
- Exclusion of any hardware cosmetology procedures and massage for 3 days after the procedure.
- Exception of washing the head and taking a bath in the next two days after the mesotherapy of the hair.
- Ban on visiting the sauna, sauna, solarium and beach.
- Restriction of physical activity.
- Prohibition of applying makeup within 6 hours after the procedure of mesotherapy of the face.
If all these rules are observed, the risk of unwanted effects and complications is minimized, and the effectiveness of the procedure is maximized. It should also be taken into account that one can only entrust carrying out mesotherapy to a qualified specialist with experience, and all sanitary norms must be carefully observed.