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Mesotherapy - What can I use to help injection sites heal?
Hi, I was wondering if anyone had suggestions for creams/lotions to use to help with the healing of the injection sites and to make sure no scarring occurs.
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1 post
23 Oct 2008
I PLAN TO GET THIS TREATMENT DONE SOON FROM A LOCAL DR THAT I ALREADY GO TO. I AM JUST GETTING VERY CONCERNED ABOUT THE ISSUE WITH THE SWELLING AND LONG-TERM PAIN THAT I AM HEARING ABOUT ON THIS PAGE. IF ANYONE HAS SOME USEFUL INFORMATION TO GIVE ME AND ANY COMMENTS ON IF THIS PROCEDURE IS ANY GOOD, PLEASE FEEL FREE TO RESPOND BACK. THANKS
5 posts
4 Aug 2008
We typically incorporate hydrocortisone cream after the injections. This not only helps with the itchy sensation felt by some after a couple days from Mesotherapy but with healing. In addition, I generally recommend Arnica cream for diminishing possible bruising effect.
16 posts
1 Aug 2008
Mesotherapy injections should not lead to scarring if injected appropriately. Like any injection site, post injection care is aimed at reducing any chance of infection. Keep the injected area clean and dry and notify your physician if you develop sores, painful bumps, excess redness, swelling, pus, etc. After the initial needle sites are healed (24 to 48 hours) apply gentle moisturizer to the treated area to keep skin soft. Check with your physician for suggestions on moisturizer. People with darker skin can sometimes develop areas of dark pigmentation (post inflammatory hyperpigmentation) following injectioin of irritating solution. Your physician can prescribe a skin bleaching cream to reduce post inflammatory hyperpigmentation if that is a concern. Another very important thing to know is, some places use Lipodissolve-like substances for mesotherapy when treating cellulite. Lipodissolve is meant to be injected into the fat deposits UNDER the skin and NOT into the skin. When injected into skin, Lipodissolve can breakdown skin cells and lead to poorly healing or non-healing skin ulcers. Ask your physician about this possibility. I have switched to Dermawave "no needle Mesotherapy" for cellulite and for facial rejuvenation for my patients and have been very pleased with the results. You may want to look into this type of mesotherapy. In the end, choose your caregiver carefully and after extensive research. Most people tend to pick a place for the cheapest rates or convenient location. Please research a procedure and choose a qualified physician with extensive experience.