Mesoboosters in South Africa

Skin boosters are specialised treatments designed to hydrate, rejuvenate, and enhance the skin’s texture, tone, and overall health. Comprising a series of micro-injections, skin boosters can deliver vital nutrients, vitamins, and hyaluronic acid deep into the layers of the skin. This process aims to improve skin elasticity, reduce fine lines, and provide a youthful glow. The aim of skin boosters is to provide non-surgical rejuvenation without undergoing more invasive procedures.

Mesobooster treatments are suitable for anyone with signs of ageing, who could benefit from improvements in skin tone, laxity, fine lines, and wrinkles.

It is an ideal boosting treatment to enhance or prolong the results from previous aesthetic treatments such as neurotoxin injections, dermal fillers, or bio-stimulators with CHA (calcium hydroxyapatite), or for those individuals wanting to achieve natural rejuvenation without drastic change.

While Mesoboosters provide excellent results in certain areas, they are not recommended for zones with a lot of movement or delicate skin.

Mesoboosters can be used to improve modest volume loss, skin laxity, and smooth fine lines in the following areas:

• Forehead and templates
• Mid-face 
• Jawline 
• Neck 
• Back of the hands 

Mesoboosters are not suitable for delicate skin around the eyes, around the lips, deep nasolabial folds, around the mouth or in areas associated with constant movement.

Your doctor will disinfect the injection site, then apply an anaesthetic (such as lidocaine to the area). The anaesthetic may be applied topically, injected, or may be included in the syringe.

Mesobooster treatments, enriched with a combination of skin boosters, offer a multi-faceted approach to skin enhancement. Here are the key benefits associated with Mesoboosters:

• Instant improvement in complexion: Immediate improvement in skin texture and radiance post-treatment.
• Collagen stimulation: Dive deeper to naturally amplify collagen, ensuring a tighter, youthful complexion over time.
• Holistic rejuvenation: Active ingredients work both on the surface and underneath, promising overall skin health and vitality.
• Resilience and elasticity: Each session fortifies the skin’s natural defences and elasticity, leading to lasting results.

For comprehensive skin rejuvenation in minimal time, Mesobooster treatments are the go-to solution.

After receiving a Mesobooster treatment, some immediate improvements might be noticeable, especially related to hydration and skin texture. However, the most significant results, driven by collagen stimulation, are usually evident after 6 weeks, with continued enhancement up to 3 months post-treatment. It’s a gradual process that ensures a natural and rejuvenated look.

Typically, noticeable improvements can be seen after just one Mesobooster treatment. However, for optimal results, and depending on the indication, treatments may need to be repeated 3-5 times over a weekly, monthly, or three-monthly period. The exact number can vary based on individual skin needs and desired outcomes.

For optimal results and depending on the severity of concerns, a patient may required multiple Mesobooster treatments over a set period of a few weeks or months.

A follow-up appointment is required 12 weeks after your treatment to assess results.

Maintenance treatments to sustain long-term results may completed within 6-12 weeks after initial sessions.

Always consult with an aesthetic doctor to personalise your treatment plan.

Treatment time can vary between 30 – 45 minutes, depending on the area(s) treated.

There is no downtime after a Mesobooster treatment and you can immediately return to regular activities right away.

The cost of a Mesobooster treatment is determined by factors like your facial structure, specific concerns, individual objectives, the amount of product needed, and the exact course of treatment.

An accurate estimate will be provided following your first consultation with our Aesthetic Doctors. To book your skincare consultation, contact us today.

Certainly, there are other treatments available that target facial skin ageing and aim to refine the skin’s structure.

Natural-Lift™: This innovative signature treatment offers a non-invasive approach to refresh and rejuvenate the face, enhancing its natural contours.

Bio skin remodelling: This injectable treatment provides improved skin quality and texture, utilising soft filler to elevate facial features and a skin booster to stimulate skin enhancement over time. 

Biostimulators: These injections utilise Calcium Hydroxyapatite (CaHA) and Poly-L-Lactic Acid (PLLA) to stimulate collagen production beneath the skin, promoting firmness and rejuvenation in specific areas like the face, neck, décolleté, and hands.

Muscle relaxing injections: Designed to relax dynamic facial muscles, botulinum toxin injections provide patients with a youthful and rejuvenation appearance by softening fine lines and wrinkles.

Administered in a sterile medical setting by a seasoned specialist, the risks associated with Mesobooster treatments can be reduce considerably

Like other injectables, Mesoboosters are associated with their own set of potential side effects.

Common reactions post-treatment can include redness, swelling, tenderness, pain, and itching. These are typically mild and usually subside within 24 – 48 hours. Bruising and swelling may persist up to a week, but employing ice packs or cold compresses for 24 hours post-treatment can mitigate these effects.

Some individuals might also discern small lumps under the skin in treated areas. If detected, it’s recommended to massage these areas gently. Persistent lumps beyond 5 days should be communicated to your medical practitioner.

For a comprehensive understanding of potential side effects and to address any concerns related to Mesobooster treatments, kindly contact us.

WHAT TO DO BEFORE A MESOBOOSTER TREATMENT

FOR 2 WEEKS PRIOR TO YOUR TREATMENT

• We advise strongly that you avoid alcohol, garlic, fish oil supplements, aspirin, or any other anti-inflammatory drugs for pain, swelling, and/or fever, such as medicine containing diclofenac, mefenamic acid, indomethacin, or ibuprofen. Ask your doctor or pharmacist whether your medication includes any of these ingredients. This will reduce the risk of bruising or bleeding at the point of injection.
• Because bruising and swelling are the most common side effects, especially in the lower face, schedule appointments at least 48 hours before any significant event.
• Please let us know if you have been to the dentist / oral hygienist or are planning to go to the dentist/ hygienist in the next 4 weeks.
• If this is your first visit you will need to provide us with information regarding your medical history and any medical concerns, as well as details of any allergies you have or medications you are taking.

DAY OF MESOBOOSTER PROCEDURE

Please note that you will have to arrive without makeup to prevent any Biofilm (bacterial infections) when doing any filler or bio-stimulator treatments.

Once the Doctor has determined and confirmed your areas of concern by means of a detailed consultation, they will proceed. It is important that you’re honest with the doctor about your medical history, medication, and expectations during this time. So that, if they are not in line with the treatment, then another can be recommended instead.

WHAT TO DO AFTER A MESOBOOSTER PROCEDURE

Please follow these instructions carefully to aid in achieving optimal results:

For 2 hours: Avoid make-up at the injection site to avoid contamination in the area.

For 12 hours: Massage the treated areas if you feel any small bumps

For 24 hours: Avoid any high-intensity exercise or activities, exposure to sunlight, tanning beds, or extreme weather conditions

For 24 hours: Apply an ice pack or cold compresses to the treated areas as with most injectable treatments there may be some redness, swelling, and irritation.

For 2 weeks: Avoid dental procedures and any invasive skin treatments

For 2 weeks: Avoid any other injectable treatments, such as dermal fillers.

Please follow these instructions carefully to aid in achieving optimal results: Please note that no treatment can halt the ageing process completely, you will require top-up treatments if you want to maintain the effect, so please ask your doctor when she would recommend scheduling another appointment.

Mesobooster treatments are typically administered in select private cosmetic clinics, especially those specialising in advanced skin science treatments.

Dr Nerina Wilkinson + Associates proudly offers these treatments at their upscale and exclusive clinic nestled in the iconic V&A Waterfront. Dr. Nerina Wilkinson is the pioneer behind our premier medical aesthetics clinic delivering unparalleled aesthetic expertise with a team of specialists. 

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Mesoboosters are not fillers or volumizers per se and offer lasting collagen production by stimulating your fibroblasts to form collagen as well as improving the appearance and condition of the superficial layers of the skin.

These treatments should be considered where subtle improvement in the appearance is warranted, or, as a booster treatment to a dermal filler.