Mesotherapy - the past and present of "water light needle"
Since its birth more than 70 years ago,
the scientific principles behind it are little known
Today, let us learn about
Water light needle, as a technology of injecting functional drugs into the skin through a tiny needle to achieve skin rejuvenation and improve skin quality, was first proposed by French doctor Michel Pistor in 1952.
The epidermis is the first barrier of human skin, which can effectively prevent the invasion of external substances. Ordinary cosmetics are difficult to penetrate the epidermis to reach the deep layer of the skin due to molecular structure limitations.
The mesoderm, located between the epidermis and the dermis, has a larger intercellular space and is the main place for the skin to absorb external nutrients and moisture.
Dr. Mike Pistor proposed that by injecting active ingredients directly into the mesoderm, the skin's absorption efficiency of these ingredients can be significantly improved. He believes that the nutrient absorption rate of the mesoderm is more than 6,000 times that of the epidermis.
The proposal of this theory provides a scientific basis for mesotherapy such as water light needles, explaining why these therapies can significantly improve skin conditions in a short period of time.
Q: Is the effect of water light needles so good? Is it just as simple as delivering drugs to the dermis?
A: After decades of international research, the mechanism of action of water light needles can be summarized into the following five theories:
1. Dr. Mike Pistor's reflex theory: involving acupuncture stimulation and physical and chemical stimulation theories of drugs.
2. Balloz-Bourguignon's three-unit theory: covering microcirculation units, autonomic nerve units, and immune function units.
3. Ballesteros' energy mesotherapy theory: drug energy information changes the energy balance of the human body.
4.Mrejen's systemic acupuncture theory: similar to traditional Chinese acupuncture theory.
5. Pharmacokinetic theory.
Indications and efficacy of water light needle
Treatment course and postoperative care of water light needle
[Treatment course]
Injection once every 1 to 2 months in the first three months, and then supplementary injection every 3 to 4 months.
[Postoperative care]
1. Avoid washing your face within 8 hours after surgery, and then wash it gently. How to wash your face: Pat the skin with water on your palms silently, and then wipe the water with a towel or cleansing towel. Avoid rubbing, massaging, and kneading your face.
2. Moisturizing and hydrating must be done within a week, and medical-grade skin care products with simple and safe ingredients must be selected. Use 1-2 medical repair masks every day for hydration in the first 3 days after surgery, and then use 1 mask every 2 days for daily care, 10 to 20 minutes each time, and don't take too long.
3. Avoid hot and humid environment for at least 3 days, reduce sweating, avoid makeup, facial cleanser, sunscreen, BB cream, foundation, and isolation cream to allow the skin to fully repair and reduce the chance of skin infection.
4. Avoid drinking, spicy and irritating food, and stay up late within a week.
5. Adhere to sun protection every day. If you have any discomfort or uncertainty, consult a doctor in time.
Manual injection of water light needle? Or machine injection?
Manual injection
Advantages: flexible and controllable depth, suitable for various parts, especially uneven and around the opening of the cavity.
Disadvantages: long time, uneven depth and density, severe pain, easy bruising, and high requirements for the operator.
Machine injection
Advantages: uniform depth and density, less pain, not easy to bruise, and fast recovery.
Disadvantages: not suitable for subcutaneous tissue with less bone bulges, unevenness, and around the opening of the cavity.
