Aesthetic Medicine · Body · Face
Facial and body mesotherapy
One technique, two aims: hydrating the face deeply and restoring radiance to a dull complexion, or targeting localised fat deposits and fluid retention on the body that resist exercise. A course of three to five sessions, with no recovery time.
The treatment
What is
Facial and body mesotherapy?
Mesotherapy involves placing small amounts of active ingredients directly into the skin, exactly where the effect is wanted. It is a long-established technique, born in pain medicine and used in aesthetics for several decades. The principle is simple: a cream, however good, struggles to cross the skin barrier. Injecting bypasses that obstacle. The same procedure then serves two very different aims depending on the area treated.
ON THE FACE
The mixture generally combines non-cross-linked hyaluronic acid, which hydrates deeply, with vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. The physician adapts it to your skin: more hydration for dry, tight skin, more antioxidants for a dull, tired complexion or one marked by smoking. It is the most affordable skin treatment in our range, and often the first step for patients who have never had injections. It changes neither your features nor your volumes: it works purely on skin quality. It also suits the neck, décolleté and backs of the hands. The usual protocol comprises three sessions two to four weeks apart, then maintenance two to four times a year.
ON THE BODY
The actives are placed in contact with the areas where fat accumulates or fluid stagnates: outer thighs, inner thighs and knees, stomach, love handles and the backs of the arms. On a localised fat deposit, the physician uses actives that encourage fat cells to release their contents; on a heavy, swollen leg, the emphasis shifts to actives that stimulate circulation and drainage. We should be frank about what this treatment can do: it works on stubborn areas that persist despite a sound lifestyle, but it does not make you lose weight, replaces neither diet nor exercise, and has no lasting effect if your weight continues to rise. The results seen in practice are real but vary from person to person, and the published data remain less robust than for other techniques. The usual protocol comprises three to five sessions one to two weeks apart, with photographs and measurements taken before starting.
Why choose this treatment
- One technique applied to both the face and the body
- Face: hydrates deeply, where a cream does not penetrate
- Face: restores radiance to a dull complexion, without changing your features
- Body: targets stubborn areas that resist exercise and dieting
- Body: improves heavy legs and the feeling of swelling
- Several areas can be treated in a single session
- No recovery time: you resume your activities the same day
How it works
The treatment
process.
Prior consultation
Avoid alcohol, aspirin and anti-inflammatories for 48 hours. Report any pregnancy, breastfeeding, diabetes, clotting disorder, allergy, recurrent cold sores or blood-thinning therapy. Face: come without make-up and avoid exfoliation and strong sun in the preceding days. Body: do not come fasting, drink normally and wear comfortable clothing. Photographs and measurements are taken before the first session.
Application of the treatment
The physician examines the area, marks the boundaries to be treated and, on the body, takes measurements. The skin is cleansed and disinfected. You feel brief pinpricks, sometimes a sensation of warmth or tingling. On the face, the skin reddens and small raised areas appear: this is expected and temporary. No dressing is needed and you leave immediately.
Post-Procedure Care & Follow-Up
Face: redness, small raised areas and tenderness last from a few hours to one night, no make-up for twelve hours, moisturise generously and apply sun protection. Body: redness, tenderness and small bruises are common for one to three days, drink plenty and walk regularly. In both cases, avoid strenuous exercise for 24 hours, saunas, steam rooms and hot baths for 48 hours. The next session is scheduled one to four weeks later.
Pricing
Detailed pricing
Prices in our Geneva centers
- Face — 1 session From CHF 300
- Face — Course of 3 sessions CHF 800
- Body — 1 session From CHF 400
- Body — Course of 3 sessions CHF 950
- Body — Course of 5 sessions CHF 1 500
- Prior consultation CHF 100
Where to get treated
Clinics offering
this treatment.
Frequently asked questions
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Facial and body mesotherapy · Aesthetic Medicine · Body · Face
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