Mesotherapy (Skin Meso)

How it works

Tiny amounts are injected at shallow depth using a fine needle, a multi-needle device or a pen. The idea is to place ingredients directly in the skin instead of on its surface. It is used for dull skin, dehydration and visible pores. Research quality varies depending on the ingredient and the use, and results are generally mild and differ between people. Treatment is usually a series of sessions spaced one to several weeks apart. It does not lift, fill or remove fat in the face.

Who it may suit

• Dull or tired-looking skin
• Dehydrated skin with uneven texture
• Visible pores that bother you
• People who want a gentle, low-downtime treatment

The treatment day

1. Skin and history review. The doctor asks about allergies, medicines and the skin concern you want to address.
2. Choosing the mix. The ingredients are chosen and explained before they are drawn up.
3. Numbing and injection. After numbing cream, the mix is placed in many small points.
4. Aftercare. The skin is cleaned and cooled, and written advice and a schedule are given.

Aftercare

• Avoid rubbing the face for the first day.
• Small bumps usually fade in a day or two.
• Wait several hours before makeup. Saunas and intense exercise can wait a day or two.
• Use gentle skincare and sunscreen.
• Take dated photos to see changes across the series.

Things to know first

• Redness, bumps, bruising and tenderness are common after injections.
• Allergic reactions to any ingredient are possible, so share your full allergy list.
• Infection, lumps and skin marks are uncommon but can occur.
• Avoid it if you are pregnant or nursing, or if the area has an active infection or skin problem.
• Evidence differs by ingredient, results vary by person, and the treatment should not replace medical care.

Talking through mesotherapy in English

Start by asking: What is in this mix? Ask for the ingredient list in English, the purpose of each part and whether the products are approved for use in the skin in Korea. If the answer is vague, it is fair to ask again or to decline. Ask for the list to be written in your treatment note.

Tell the doctor about allergies to vitamins, latex, numbing medicines or shellfish, and about blood thinners and supplements. Say which skin concern you want to address and how you will judge the result. Ask how many sessions and what spacing the doctor recommends, and what is realistic in a short trip.

Terms you may hear: meso, cocktail, vitamin mix, microinjection and intradermal. Ask what small marks to expect and how long they last, particularly if you fly soon. Keep photos and the ingredient list so a doctor at home can understand what you received.