Short answer
Hair mesotherapy delivers a mix of vitamins, minerals, amino acids and other nutrients into the scalp through very fine micro-injections to support hair follicles. A session takes about 30 minutes with no downtime, a course is usually 4 to 6 sessions a few weeks apart, and results are assessed after about 3 months.
What is hair mesotherapy?
Hair mesotherapy is a scalp treatment in which a nutrient mix is injected into the upper layer of the skin with very fine needles. The mix typically contains vitamins, minerals and amino acids that follicles use to grow hair.
The aim is to nourish the follicles directly and improve the condition of the scalp. It supports hair rather than replacing lost follicles.
The needles used are very fine and the injections are shallow, so most people find the treatment tolerable without anaesthesia. A numbing cream can be used if you prefer.
Who is it for?
Mesotherapy is used for thinning hair and is often combined with other treatments.
It works best when follicles are still present. In areas that have been bald for a long time, a hair transplant is usually the only way to restore hair, and your doctor tells you honestly which option suits you.
- Diffuse thinning in men and women
- Hair that has become dull, weak or slow-growing
- Shedding linked to stress or nutrition, once the cause is addressed
- Supporting results before or after a hair transplant
How the treatment is done
Your doctor first looks at your scalp and asks about your health, because thinning can have medical causes. The scalp is cleaned, then the nutrient mix is placed with many tiny injections across the thinning area. A session takes about 30 minutes.
If you travel to Istanbul for treatment, your coordinator can arrange your hotel, VIP transfers and an interpreter before you land.
Combining mesotherapy with other treatments
Mesotherapy is rarely used alone. It is often combined with PRP, which supplies growth factors, and laser therapy, which supports the follicles with light.
Before and after a hair transplant, mesotherapy can help keep the scalp and native hair in good condition. Your doctor decides whether it is useful for you and how it fits with other treatments.
Many patients combine treatments for a better overall effect, and your doctor builds a plan around the cause and stage of your hair loss rather than a single fixed protocol.
Results and follow-up
Most people need a course of 4 to 6 sessions, two to four weeks apart. Results are assessed after about 3 months and vary between people. Maintenance sessions may be advised, and mesotherapy is often combined with PRP or laser therapy.
Your doctor reviews your progress at each visit and adjusts the plan if needed.
Risks and safety
Mesotherapy is generally well tolerated. Mild redness, tenderness, small bruises or tiny bumps can appear and settle within a day or two. Allergic reactions to ingredients are uncommon, so tell us about allergies. It is not advised during pregnancy, and a doctor assesses your suitability in person.
Recovery timeline
- Day 1Mild redness for a few hours; normal activities the same day.
- Week 2-4Next session in the course.
- Week 8-16Course of 4-6 sessions completed.
- Month 3Results assessed.
- Month 6+Maintenance sessions as advised.
Frequently asked questions
What is in a hair mesotherapy mix?
Typically vitamins, minerals and amino acids that hair follicles use. The exact mix is chosen by your doctor for your scalp.
How is mesotherapy different from PRP?
Mesotherapy delivers a prepared nutrient mix, while PRP uses growth factors concentrated from your own blood. They work differently and are often combined.
Can I wash my hair after mesotherapy?
Usually from the next day. Avoid hair products, swimming and heavy sweating for about 24 hours.
Is mesotherapy a replacement for a transplant?
No. Mesotherapy supports existing follicles, while a transplant is needed to restore hair in areas where follicles have been lost.
