Mesotherapy for hair - what is it, how much does one procedure cost, how to do a similar salon procedure at home with a mesoscooter. Video. Hair mesotherapy is an innovative procedure developed by highly qualified trichologists, aimed at stimulating the blood supply to the scalp by introducing special solutions into the hair follicles (depth of about 1.5 mm), which also contributes to their enrichment with nutrients, vitamins and minerals.
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Hair mesotherapy price
The cost of the mesotherapy procedure for hair depends on many factors, namely:
- type of injection, its composition, brand;
- duration of the course.
Prices for mesotherapy may differ depending on the clinic or cosmetology center, from the city, from the qualifications of the doctor and other conditions. Affects the cost of services for a specific period of the year. If we rely on statistics, then the average cost in Moscow is from 3000 rubles per procedure, in Russia - from 2500 rubles, in Ukraine the price is 500 UAH. for the procedure. Moscow has the highest prices for mesotherapy, which is primarily due to the high level of prices for all types of hairdressing and cosmetology services, as well as the latest expensive developments that are actively used in the leading centers of the Russian capital.
The duration of the course depends on the specific case and is determined at the initial consultation with a specialist. On average, one session per week is recommended. The full course can be from 8 to 13 sessions. The average duration of one procedure is about 15-20 minutes. After completing the full course, you should periodically carry out supporting procedures (1–2 times a month). To consolidate the effect, trichologists recommend undergoing several courses of mesotherapy, the interval between them should be from three to nine months. It is worth noting that the duration of treatment, the number of courses and procedures is determined individually and depends on the degree of manifestation of hair problems and their genesis.
Hair mesotherapy at home
Mesotherapy at home makes it possible to save money on the services of a professional hairdresser or trichologist, as well as time to visit the salon. In order to carry out the procedure at home, you need to purchase a special device - a mesoscooter, as well as choose a composition for injection, which is not so easy to do - the range of drugs is very wide.
In order to choose a mesoscooter, it is not necessary to understand trichology. It is best to choose the middle variant of the device, both in price and in features. A device designed for 3-5 months of use is perfect. Estimated price - about $ 50. It is important to remember that the mesoscooter must be used by one person, in no case should you purchase it for use in conjunction with someone … The main characteristic of the device is the parameters of the built-in needles. Their dimensions determine the characteristics of the device and affect the effect of its operation. For those who are going to do the procedure for the first time, it is better to use the apparatus with needles up to 0.3 mm long - it is absolutely safe and painless. After completing the course using such a device, you can switch to needles with a length of 0.5 mm.
Needles close to 1 mm are by far the most effective. However, experts do not recommend using them at home. If you have sufficient experience in carrying out mesotherapy for hair, you can use mesoscooters with millimeter needles, but not more often than once every one and a half weeks. After purchasing a mesoscooter, you should select the optimal composition for injections. In salons and clinics, such formulations are selected individually, based on a specific problem, its level, and also the type of hair. In general, these preparations have similar ingredients in the composition, the action of which is aimed at stimulating blood circulation and nourishing the hair follicles, which ultimately leads to hair growth and density. The main components of the composition are vitamins, minerals, amino acids, medicines. It is best not to skimp on a mesotherapy solution and give preference to professional proven remedies. The best brands in this area are Skinasil, Revitacare, Dietbel, ID Farma. They are used in professional hairdressing salons, the effectiveness of these funds has been proven. When striving for maximum savings, you can use self-prepared solutions. It is enough to mix vitamins A, E, any vegetable oil or fish oil (sources of polyunsaturated fatty acids and vitamin E). As a diluent, you can use herbal teas of calendula, burdock, nettle, mint or chamomile.
Step-by-step process of mesotherapy at home
The process of home mesotherapy itself boils down to the following stages:
- Shampooing your hair.
- Dry hair thoroughly.
- Preparation of the mesoscooter - sterilization, drying of the device.
- Treatment of the scalp with a solution of hydrogen peroxide, alcohol or chlorhexidine (antiseptic effect).
- Applying a professional or homemade solution to the roller of the device.
- Direct treatment of the surface of the head: in this case, one should move to the back of the head, treating each area once during the initial procedure; in subsequent stages, one area can be carried out twice. On average, each part of the head should take about one minute, that is, the movements are carried out slowly.
- Application of minoxidil.
After the procedure, wash the mesoscooter thoroughly with hot water, then dry it well. After the first procedure, small bruises may appear on the scalp - this is not scary and passes quickly.
When undergoing a home course of mesotherapy, taking into account all the rules, you can achieve a significant improvement in the condition of your hair - it will become more elastic, healthy and thick.
Watch a video on how to do mesotherapy with a mesoscooter yourself at home:
Summing up
The undoubted advantage of home hair mesotherapy is saving money and time for visiting the salon. However, experts still recommend contacting highly qualified doctors and hairdressers.
- Firstly, professional mesotherapy compounds can only be purchased with a prescription, which will have to be obtained from a doctor.
- Secondly, the initial professional consultation will make it possible to determine the number of necessary procedures, the duration of the course, and correctly and most effectively select the required composition.
- Thirdly, self-administered mesotherapy does not guarantee success, unlike salon procedures.
- Fourth, in the absence of experience, it is very difficult to translate this idea into reality.
- And, lastly, salon procedures, based on statistics, are always much more effective than home ones.
Video on how the mesotherapy procedure is carried out:
