Are There Any Side Effects of PRP and Mesotherapy?

Mesotherapy

By Emel Gerdaneri • Medical review by Zeynep Cingu Meric, MD

Are There Any Side Effects of PRP and Mesotherapy?

PRP and mesotherapy are the most known and perhaps the most demanded treatments among skin treatments. We know that besides its advantages, it also has some side effects.

The answer to all our questions is answered by Physician Dr. Zeynep Cingu Meric
Dr. Zeynep Cingu Meric

“PRP and mesotherapy treatments have many benefits as you say, but as I always underline, it is very important to be treated by a physician you trust. Yes, it can have side effects. For example:
 

Pain in the Treatment Area

treatment areaSome people who receive these treatments complain of an acute pain or soreness at the injection site. Sometimes this pain can even be felt deep in the area, whether in the muscle or bone. 

Infection

infectionAn enormous amount of precaution must be taken when injecting PRP serum or mesotherapy into a patient.
 
Intensive sterilization procedures should be followed closely for each treatment, as infection can sometimes occur in the injured area.
 

Allergic Reaction

allergic reactionSome patients' bodies reject their own PRP, or serum, and react negatively to the treatment. This is rare, but it can happen.
 
Likewise, some minerals and vitamins in the content of mesotherapy may result in an allergic reaction.
 

Skin Discoloration

skin discolorationSometimes the color around the skin may appear bruised after these injections. If you are someone who bruises quickly, this is normal and temporary.
 
However, if it is an unusually deep and dark bruise, contact your doctor as soon as possible.
 
In fact, if you experience any of the above side effects after the treatment, whether it is PRP or mesotherapy, contact your doctor as soon as possible.
 

Things to Consider After PRP and Mesotherapy

after prp and mesotherapyAfter mesotherapy, there are some points to be considered after PRP or Mesotherapy procedure. The person who will have it done should not use blood thinners such as aspirin before and after the treatment.
 
In the first 10-15 hours after the treatment, the treatment area should not be touched with water. If the lower body has been worked on, tight clothing such as skinny jeans should not be worn after the treatment as they may affect blood circulation.
 
In the first two days after the treatments, the person should not force himself physically. Make-up should not be applied to the skin for the first 10-15 hours. No anti-inflammatory drugs should be used before and after.

 
You must consume healthy foods before and after. Alcohol, caffeine, cigarettes and foods high in protein should not be consumed.
 
To prevent swelling, bruising and redness in the treatment area, cold treatment can be applied to the area and its surroundings. Pressure should not be applied to the relevant area. To prevent infection, the area should not be touched as much as possible.
 
Hands should be washed before touching the area. All recommendations given by the physician should be considered and followed without missing.


Written on 13/06/2022

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Last Update: 08/09/2022

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