Question 1

What is mesotherapy?

Accepted Answer

Mesotherapy is a non-invasive natural technique based on superficial microinjections into the scalp, just below the epidermis, into the target tissues. The solution injected contains a combination of hyaluronic acid, vitamins, minerals, co-enzymes, amino acids, antioxidants and caffeine is injected into the scalp to reduce or prevent hair loss and give the hair a healthy boost from the inside.
A mesotherapy gun is used to ensure the active ingredients are injected effectively and efficiently.

Question 2

Who can benefit from mesotherapy?

Accepted Answer

Mesotherapy is suitable for people over 16 years old who notice hair loss or thinning of the hair. It is, however, also perfectly suitable for individuals who simply wish to boost their hair (growth) from the inside.

Question 3

What can I expect?

Accepted Answer

By stimulating hair growth and nourishing the scalp, hair mesotherapy can help bring back strength, fullness and health to damaged, thinning and dull looking hair.
Especially if hair loss is caused by environmental factors (sun damage, pollution, medication use) and with some forms of hair loss with women (e.g., after giving birth or during menopause), mesotherapy can give great results.

Question 4

Is mesotherapy dangerous or harmful, or can I get an allergic reaction?"

Accepted Answer

Mesotherapy is harmless as long as it is performed properly by a trained professional.
We work exclusively with recognized products. While it hasn’t happened at Pc Hooft Clinic before, there is a small chance a client gets an allergic reaction to the treatment and sometimes we need to rule this out before we can start treatment. The risk of infection is extremely low but cannot be ruled out completely.

Question 5

What active ingredients are used in mesotherapy?

Accepted Answer

During mesotherapy, a cocktail of important nutrients is injected into the scalp. It contains B-vitamins and cafeine. Other active ingredients improve the strength and flexibility of the hair vessels and strengthen the hair bulb. They also calm the scalp and boost your body’s supplies of Glutathione and Ferrous Gluconate, nutrients that both help prevent cell damage and hair loss.

For an additional price of €50, we can add a mixture of peptides to the existing hair cocktail. This peptide mix makes the treatment’s effect last longer, improves the health of the scalp and nourishes and thickens the hair root.

Question 6

Does mesotherapy work for every hair type?

Accepted Answer

The treatment is suitable for anyone who notices hair loss or thinning of the hair and/or simply wants to give their hair a healthy boost from the inside.

Question 7

Do the treatments hurt / will I be locally sedated?

Accepted Answer

No sedation is necessary. The pain you may experience during treatment will approximately be a 5 on a scale from 1 to 10. However, as the treatment only takes about 2 minutes, most clients do not experience the pain as particularly uncomfortable.

Question 8

How many treatments will I need?

Accepted Answer

On average, 6 treatments will be necessary, spread out over 2 months, with 6-10 days in between each treatment. After these treatments a monthly maintenance treatment is advised.

Question 9

I’ve had hair transplantation treatments, can I get mesotherapy?"

Accepted Answer

Yes. In fact, mesotherapy is recommended to maintain the results of the transplantation treatment. It is advised to wait 5-6 weeks after a transplantation treatment before starting mesotherapy.

Question 10

How do I prepare for the treatment?

Accepted Answer

Mesotherapy does not require specific preparations.

Question 11

Can I receive the treatment when I’m pregnant or lactating?

Accepted Answer

You cannot receive mesotherapy while pregnant or breastfeeding. As soon as you have stopped breastfeading, it is safe to start hair mesotherapy.

Question 12

What can’t I do after receiving treatment?

Accepted Answer

During the first 8 hours after treatment, it is highly recommend to avoid any activities that may dilate your blood vessels. These include working out, taking a hot shower, sitting in the sun, tanning or visiting a sauna. Do not was your hair during the first 8 hours after treatment.

Question 13

Will I get any bruises?

Accepted Answer

No visible bruises will appear after the treatment.

Question 14

What is the difference between mesotherapy and I-PRF?

Accepted Answer

With mesotherapy, a cocktail of healthy ingredients is injected. I-PRF only uses substances derived from your own blood: fibrin, stem cells and growth factors. Mesotherapy boosts your hair’s health and growth. I-PRF creates a strong and quick recovering effect that helps thin hairs gain strength and even boost the growth of new hairs
An older and perhaps more known method that is similar to I-PRF is PRP. I-PRF, however, is a much more powerful treatment.

Question 15

Can I combine mesotherapy and I-PRF?

Accepted Answer

Yes, certainly. In many cases this is a perfect combination - mesotherapy will help to quickly stop the degeneration of hair health and strength, and I-PRF will give the hair growth an extra strong boost.

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