Before mesotherapy sessions, you'll need to...

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While you can eat and drink normally before mesotherapy sessions, there are a few things that you may want to consider.

Generally, you will have spoken to your mesotherapist prior to your first session about their mesotherapy protocol (i.e.. the treatment plan) and the potential for you to have reactions to your mesotherapy ingredients. If not, go over this issue with your mesotherapist before the first needle prick.

Before you leave the house, you will want to remove any fragrance, makeup or any other cosmetics that you typically wear to ensure a safe, comfortable, and effective treatment session.

But don't bother to leave the house if you're sick! Always tell your mesotherapist if you're not feeling well. If you have a cold or are experiencing flu symptoms such as fever, cough, sore throat, vomiting, headache, diarrhea or general body aches before mesotherapy scheduled sessions, you may have to hold off that day and adjust your overall treatment schedule.

Your mesotherapist may likely suggest some over-the-counter (OTC) remedies for discomfort you may feel between sessions. Here are some additional, all-natural tips to deal with the minor bruises and swelling that may be left over from a previous mesotherapy session:

Tea bag: Place a cooled tea bag on a bruise and leave it there for an extended period to help is heal faster (the best type would be comfrey, if you have it)

Vinegar: Soak a cloth with white vinegar and place it on your bruise for up to 60 minutes (cut it with distilled water if you don't like the smell).

Vitamin K: Eat leafy green vegetables days before mesotherapy sessions and you'll be more resistant to bruising. Aim for 60-80 mcg a day without taking supplements (for example, 1/4 cup broccoli has about 105 mcg, 1 tablespoon of mayonnaise has 11 mcg)

Witchhazel: Place a cloth soaked with distilled witch hazel to the area of the body that is swollen.

Of course, there's always the old standby: ice packs. Put two or three in the freezer before your session so that they're ready to use when you get home after your mesotherapy sessions. Using them will reduce any redness and swelling.

Remember, the above are basic guidelines to help you get ready before mesotherapy sessions, your mesotherapist will tell you what you need to know for your specific mesotherapy treatments.