TIGHTENING: Collagen injections and fillers are used to tighten the skin in a small area, mostly on the face. After the first set has been completed then a maintenance dose of one or two injections per month may be continued. Post treatment, the skin becomes soft like baby’s skin and the effect remains for three to four months. Disclaimer: Always check with a specialist before going ahead with this procedure. The injection should be given every week for three to four weeks.ELEMENTS IN MESOFACE: Vitamins - They stimulate and maintain the cellular mechanism and thus boost the production of collagen to improve skin tone and elasticityMineral Salts: They are essential co-factors needed for proper cellular activitiesAnti-oxidants: They combat sun damage and free radicalsAmino acids - They help repair dry irritated and sensitive skin and maintain normal skinMicro circulation regulators: They improve blood flow to the skin to combat asphyxia from pollution and restore the skins’s natural glowHyaluronic acid: They restore volume and moisture content of the skin resulting in a smoother, softer and firmer skin with fewer wrinkles– The writer is a dermatologist.

This procedure is done with very fine needles, so it’s practically painless. It forms new collagen in the face so it gives a younger look. The effect remains for three to four months.Ever wondered what is the secret behind the flawless skin of celebrities you adore? Well, Madonna, who has China process of molding opted for Mesotherapy, has been very open about it. It is done with very fine needles, so practically painless. The injected collagen and elastin instantly fills the crevices and smoothen them. Vitamin C and glutathione are combined to give an overall lighter skin tone. So what is Cosmetic Mesotherapy?Cosmetic Mesotherapy skin rejuvenation or “Mesoface” infuses the skin with potent vitamins and antioxidants to rejuvenate and revitalize it. This gives a glow to the face and the effect remains for three to four months. Collagen is directly injected in the loose sagging skin or the crevices of the skin. People who have had a Mesoface describe their skin as firm, radiant, youthful and glowing.

There are no side effects if dosages are low and regularly monitored with blood testing. Glutathione is a known anti-oxidant.REJUVENATION: Mesotherapy involves multiple injections with a very fine needle by a doctor. There should be no pain but, if you wish, a local anaesthetic cream can be applied before the injections to prevent any discomfort. The needle only enters the mesoderm or surface layer of the skin. In total, the treatment takes no longer than 10-20 minutes. With Meso tightening, we are able to replenish the collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid, so there is skin tightening.These injections have glutathione as an active ingredient. The actual mixture depends upon the problem being treated. As we age, collagen is depleted, hyaluronic acid gets depleted also we lose elastin which helps maintain skin elasticity. The end result is such that the skin appears taut, fresh and youthful. A very small amount of a blend of vitamins, amino acids and other medication is injected into each site.