Post-treatment instructions - Mesotherapy

Mesotherapy

Why is post-care important?

Post-care is important! Even though you received needle-free injections, they are still injections. After-care products are essential to ensure optimal results and alleviate post-Treatment symptoms.

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What not to do:

  • Do not touch the area with fingers unless hands have been cleaned and/or sterilized.
  • No exercising for 48 hours as sweating will decrease the efficacy of the injected homeopathic cocktail or increase inflammation at the injection site.
  • No tanning the treatment area(s) until completely healed. No sun exposure for body treatments for at least 10 days.
  • No Saunas, Jacuzzis, or warm water swimming pools for 72 hours.
  • No chemical peels, laser, or any beauty treatments on the area for at least 14 days post-treatment.
  • Scabbing from wound healing must not be picked or removed as this can lead to scarring or pigmentation issues.
  • No excessive consumption of alcoholic drinks or drinks high in sugar for 48 hours post treatment.

Before your treatment:

Hair Treatments

  • Do not wash your hair.
  • Only wash it the next morning with the shampoo provided.
  • Do not gym or use the sauna.

Face Treatments

  • Eat breakfast or lunch that includes a moderate amount of protein such as an egg, cheese, meat, fish. This will alleviate any nausea experience by some patients.
  • Drink 3 litres of water.

Body Treatments

  • Take Pre & Probiotic and Lymph tablets daily.
  • Try to avoid aspirin, ginkko bilboba, garlic, CoQ10, flax seed oil, codliver oil, vitamins A & E and other essential fatty acids.
  • For 24 – 48 hours before: try to avoid Niacin, foods high in salt and sugar, spicy foods, refined carbohydrates, caffeine, alcohol and cigarettes.
  • Fruits are allowed.
  • On the day of the treatment:
    o Eat breakfast or lunch that includes a moderate amount of protein such as an egg, cheese, meat, fish. This will alleviate any nausea experience by some patients.
    o Drink 3 litres of water & take lymph tablets.
    o Wear underwear or clothing that will allow easy access to the target area.

After your treatment:

Hair Treatment

  • Take 2 prescribed Biotin Hair tablets daily for the first month, then continue with 1 tablet per day. Alternative take hair growth support powder.
  • Use Bergamot Hair Shampoo for the duration of the course.
  • Do not use any other shampoos, washes, oils or conditioners within 72 hours as they may react to your skin.

Face Treatment

  • For the first 48-12 hours after the treatment only use the aftercare provided.
  • Do not use any other products without talking to your practitioner.
  • Post treatment injection wheels may appear, which look like mosquito bites. These should subside within a few hours post-treatment. It is however possible that these may last 48h or so.
  • It is possible that pimples may develops as the treatment promotes skin purging.
  • You may experience some redness, bruising, tenderness, and mild inflammation, which should resolve within 72 hours.
  • Take paracetamol to alleviate any headaches that may occur from injectors.
  • Avoid aspirin, ibuprofen or anti-inflammatory medication. Inflammation is necessary and part of the process.
  • Follow the protocol strictly to ensure the best optimal results and drink lots of water.
  • More Intense reactions may occur as more advanced formulas are used or after the first session as the skin is not accustomed to having needle-free injections.

Body treatment

  • Do not bath or shower for at least 7 hours post-treatment.
  • Paracetamol can be taken to alleviate any aches that may occur from needle-free injections. Avoid aspirin, myprodol, ibuprofen, or any anti-inflammatory medication. Inflammation is a necessary and part of the process.
  • Avoid hot tubs, Saunas, Jacuzzis, and massages for 48 after treatment to avoid the possibility of infection.
  • Do not swim in public pools, oceans, or open water for 48 hours post treatment.
  • Avoid strenuous exercise (anything that would cause you to excessively sweat for 48 hours after injections.
  • Walking 20-30 minutes daily during the course will aid in effectiveness of the treatment.
  • You may experience several post-inflammatory nodules. These indicate ongoing fat necrosis which is a good thing and will disappear with time.
  • Avoid excessive alcohol consumption to facilitate hepatic handling of toxins.