Mesotherapy & Skin Booster (Meso / Skin Booster)

Skin-brightening mesotherapy and skin boosters deliver nourishing actives, vitamins, antioxidants and hyaluronic acid directly into the upper layers of the skin to boost hydration, give the skin a dewy, brighter look and restore skin health from within. Multiple programs are available to suit your skin type, and the treatment is done as a continuous course for better results, with little downtime. At Onnyx Clinic, you can choose to have it injected with the Hycoox device, which has a fine tip that distributes the product well and hurts less. Results vary by individual.

What is skin-brightening mesotherapy?

Mesotherapy is the injection of a custom-blended nourishing cocktail into the shallow layers of the skin. Its key advantage is that the blend of actives is adjustable — your doctor can select ingredients such as vitamins, antioxidants or brightening actives to match each person’s specific skin concern. This makes it well suited to targeted skin care, for example dull, lacklustre skin or skin that needs focused nourishment.

What is a skin booster?

A skin booster is the placement of a type of hyaluronic acid (HA) designed to deliver hydration into the skin. Its key advantage is that it helps the skin hold water, so the skin looks plump, smooth, dewy and healthier from within. The focus is mainly on hydration and skin elasticity, and it is typically done as a continuous course so the skin gradually improves.

What’s the difference between mesotherapy and a skin booster?

Both deliver nourishing substances into the skin, but they emphasise different things. Many people combine or alternate the two for more complete skin care:

Your doctor will help recommend which approach or program suits your skin on the day of your consultation.

What can mesotherapy and skin boosters help with?

• Boost hydration — care for dry, dehydrated skin so it looks plump and more hydrated
• Dewy, brighter skin (glow) — reduce dullness for a brighter, healthier-looking complexion
• Care for enlarged pores — help the skin look smoother and more refined
• Revive tired skin — for skin that is fatigued, sleep-deprived or sun-damaged
• Care for acne-prone skin — recondition the skin with a dedicated program (e.g. Reju Acne)

Who is mesotherapy suitable for?

Suitable for people with dry, dehydrated skin or tired, lacklustre skin; those who want dewier, brighter and smoother skin; those concerned about enlarged pores; and those who want to prep their skin to look its best before a special occasion.

Tell your doctor or avoid if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, have an infection or inflamed rash at the treatment area, have a blood-clotting problem, or have a history of allergy to any of the ingredients used. Your doctor will take a history and assess suitability before every treatment.

Mesotherapy and skin-booster programs at Onnyx Clinic

We have selected a range of programs to suit different skin types and goals. Your doctor will help choose the one that suits you after assessing your skin. See the options and prices in the price table:

How does mesotherapy work?

Rather than being applied to the surface and left to absorb, mesotherapy and skin boosters deliver nourishing actives directly into the shallow layers of the skin through fine needles. The actives, vitamins and hyaluronic acid therefore reach the target skin layer precisely, helping to retain water, boost hydration and stimulate a more radiant look. Results gradually improve when treatments are continued on the schedule your doctor recommends.

Your doctor may use different techniques depending on your skin and the chosen program — for example point-by-point injections spread across the area, or injection with the Hycoox device to distribute the actives evenly. Your doctor will select the method and depth that suit your skin.

Meso injections with the Hycoox device at Onnyx Clinic

At Onnyx Clinic, you can choose to have mesotherapy and skin boosters injected with the Hycoox device, an injector with a fine tip that distributes the product evenly and precisely into the skin, controls the amount delivered at each point, and hurts less than a manual injection. It suits people who are worried about pain or who want the actives spread thoroughly. Your doctor assesses and selects the injection method that suits each person’s skin.

How is mesotherapy different from applying skincare?

Creams and serums applied to the surface have to be absorbed through the outermost layer of the skin, which limits how much of the active reaches the layer you want to treat. Mesotherapy and skin boosters, by contrast, deliver the actives directly into the shallow layers of the skin, so they are targeted and complement your home skin care. Consistent home skincare remains important and works well alongside in-clinic treatment. Results vary by individual.

Where can mesotherapy and skin boosters be done?

Beyond the face overall, your doctor can also treat specific areas of concern, depending on the assessment and the appropriate program:

Your doctor will recommend the areas and program that suit your skin on the day of your consultation.

The treatment journey at Onnyx Clinic

1. Consultation and skin assessment — your doctor discusses your goals and evaluates your skin concerns
2. Choosing the program and planning the course — set the program and number of sessions to suit your individual concern
3. Treatment by a doctor — the skin is cleansed, numbing cream may be applied, and the actives are gently delivered into the skin
4. Aftercare and follow-up — skincare advice is given and the next session is scheduled as planned

How many mesotherapy sessions until you see results, and how often?

Skin often looks more hydrated and radiant from the early sessions, and results become clearer when done as a continuous course. Generally, a course followed by periodic maintenance is recommended. The actual plan depends on your skin and your doctor’s assessment:

Continuing the course and consistent home skincare both affect the outcome. Results vary by individual.

How long do mesotherapy results last?

Results gradually fade over time. Generally, the more hydrated, radiant condition of the skin does not last forever. How long results last depends on the program chosen, your skin condition, lifestyle and home skin care, so many people repeat the treatment periodically to help maintain their skin’s condition. Your doctor will help plan a schedule that suits you. Results vary by individual.

What’s the difference between mesotherapy and filler?

Many people confuse the two because both use hyaluronic acid, but their purposes are clearly different:

Mesotherapy and skin boosters focus on “skin quality”, while filler focuses on “shape and volume”. At times your doctor may recommend doing them together.

Does mesotherapy hurt, and is there downtime?

Fine needles are used, so the sensation is usually tolerable. Your doctor may apply numbing cream beforehand for greater comfort. Generally there is little downtime and you can return to your daily life; you may have slight redness or small raised bumps at the treated area, which usually settle on their own within a few hours to a day. Some people may have minor bruising that resolves on its own.

Is mesotherapy safe, and what are the side effects?

It is safe when performed by a doctor in a licensed medical facility, with standard products and clean technique. The side effects seen are usually mild and temporary, such as redness, slight swelling or bruising at the treated area, which usually resolve on their own. The most important risk is being treated by someone who is not a doctor or with substandard products, so you should choose a trusted medical facility.

How to prepare before mesotherapy

• Tell your doctor about any underlying conditions, medications and allergy history
• Pause any medications/supplements that may increase bleeding, as your doctor advises
• Avoid alcohol beforehand and arrive with clean skin, free of inflammation
• If you have recently had a laser or other skin treatment, tell your doctor so an appropriate interval can be left

Aftercare following mesotherapy

• Avoid touching, scrubbing or pressing the treated area during the first day
• Avoid makeup for about 24 hours to let the skin recover
• Apply sunscreen and avoid strong sun
• Avoid saunas, high heat and intense exercise in the early period
• Drink enough water and keep the skin well hydrated consistently

Why have mesotherapy at Onnyx Clinic?

Skin assessment and treatment by a doctor, multiple programs to suit different skin concerns, the option to be injected with the Hycoox device with a fine tip that distributes the product well and hurts less, individually designed courses, transparent pricing, and close before- and after-care — for results that look natural and safe to medical standards.

References

• Thai FDA (อย.) — fda.moph.go.th
• American Academy of Dermatology — aad.org
• Employing hyaluronic acid-based mesotherapy for facial rejuvenation (PubMed) — pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov